We are thrilled to invite you to an engaging and dynamic gathering of anesthesiology professionals in the heart of the Great Lakes region - Chicago, Illinois’ Magnificent Mile.

Four State Societies of Anesthesiologists are coming together to host this CME meeting: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin! Join us for a meeting filled with thought-provoking lectures, panels, workshops and poster sessions, led by renowned speakers who are shaping the future of our specialty.

We are especially honored to welcome Jerome Adams, MD, MPH, as our keynote speaker. Dr. Adams served as the 20th Surgeon General of the United States, leading the U.S. Public Health Service during a global pandemic. Currently, he is a Distinguished Professor, Presidential Fellow, and Executive Director of Health Equity Initiatives at Purdue University. His work reflects a lifelong commitment to improving health equity, addressing chronic disease, substance use disorder, maternal health, mental health, and access to care - priorities shaped by both his professional leadership and personal experiences. His keynote will offer a compelling perspective at the intersection of public health, policy, leadership, and patient care.

This year’s agenda features a diverse lineup of cutting-edge topics designed to spark conversation, deepen expertise, and inspire innovation across all areas of anesthesiology. Whether you’re seeking clinical insights, updates on emerging technologies and advocacy efforts, or meaningful connections with colleagues, this meeting offers something for everyone.

Featuring Sessions On:

• Pediatric Pearls
• Transfusion Practices
• Value Propositions in Anesthesia
• OB Anesthesia
• Guidelines Updates
• Physical and Mental Wellness
• Cardiac NORA
• AI and the Anesthesiologist
• GLP1 and Airway Management
• Closed Claims and Malpractice
• Advocacy and Public Office
• ...and more!

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GLAM Planning Committee, 
Graham Lubinsky, MD, FASA, Illinois 
Ori Gottlieb, MD, FASA, Illinois 
Tanna Boyer, DO, Indiana
Matt Dellaquila, MD, MBA, FACHE, FASA, Michigan 
Paul Polyak, MD, FASA, FASE, Michigan 
Justin Tawil, MD, FASA, Wisconsin 
Jessica Zenga, MD, Wisconsin

Keynote Presentation: Dr. Jerome Adams
The 20th Surgeon General of the United States, Distinguished Professor, Presidential Fellow & Executive Director of Health Equity Initiatives at Purdue

After growing up poor and Black in a Southern rural community, Jerome Adams went on to lead the 6,000 person U.S. Public Health Service as “America’s Doctor” during a worldwide pandemic. As Surgeon General, he brought a passionate commitment to fighting issues that his own family and community experienced, including limited healthcare access, chronic disease, substance use disorder and ensuing stigma, tobacco addiction, maternal health, mental illness and the opioid epidemic.