University of Kentucky MOCA (Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology) Course

Upcoming Course Dates: Nov. 12, 2026 and Nov. 13, 2026

Location:
UK HealthCare Simulation Center
Albert B. Chandler Hospital, Pavilion H
1000 S. Limestone, Floor 2, Room HA.02.244
Lexington KY 40536

Jointly provided by Partners for Advancing Clinical Education and the University of Kentucky Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine.

Course Registration Contact: Erin Hall at (859) 323-7871

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Fee Information
Course Fee: $1850
Includes breakfast, lunch, and educational materials.

Program Agenda

  • 7:30 a.m.– Continental Breakfast and Registration 
  • 8:00 a.m. – Welcome, Introductions, and Orientation to Course (Dr. Gambrel)
  • 8:15 a.m. – Anesthesia MOCA Simulation Video (Stony Brook University Clinical Skills Center)
  • 8:30 a.m. – Introduction to Crisis Resource Management and Simulation (Dr. Gambrel)
  • 9:00 a.m. – Credit Information and Course Evaluation Overview (Erin Hall)
  • 9:15 a.m. – Break 
  • 9:30 a.m. – Simulation Scenario 1 and Debriefing Session
  • 10:15 a.m. – Simulation Scenario 2 and Debriefing Session
  • 11:00 a.m. – Lunch
  • Noon – Simulation Scenario 3 and Debriefing Session
  • 12:45 p.m. – Simulation Scenario 4 and Debriefing Session
  • 1:30 p.m. – Break 
  • 1:45 p.m. – Simulation Scenario 5 and Debriefing Session
  • 2:30 p.m. – Simulation Scenario 6 and Debriefing Session
  • 3:15 p.m. – Practice Improvement Goals and Planning Session, Closing Remarks, and Course Evaluations

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
•    Complete a collaborative participatory immersive-simulation experience required by ABA MOCA.
•    Demonstrate crisis resource management techniques.
•    Practice up-to-date techniques in a safe learning environment.
•    Employ optimal clinical, teamwork, leadership, and communication skills required in case management.

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
•    Complete a collaborative participatory immersive-simulation experience required by ABA MOCA.
•    Demonstrate crisis resource management techniques.
•    Practice up-to-date techniques in a safe learning environment.
•    Employ optimal clinical, teamwork, leadership, and communication skills required in case management.

Faculty

  • Zaki-Udin Hassan, MD, MBBS, MBA, FASA

    Chair and Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Kentucky Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine

  • Shira Gambrel, MD

    Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Kentucky Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine

  • Dung Nguyen, MD

    Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Kentucky Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine

Faculty
  • Zaki-Udin Hassan, MD, MBBS, MBA, FASA

    Chair and Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Kentucky Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine

  • Shira Gambrel, MD

    Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Kentucky Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine

  • Dung Nguyen, MD

    Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Kentucky Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine

Target Audience

This activity is intended for American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) diplomates.

Target Audience

This activity is intended for American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) diplomates.

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Partners for Advancing Clinical Education (Partners) and University of Kentucky Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine. Partners is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Partners for Advancing Clinical Education (Partners) and University of Kentucky Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine. Partners is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician Continuing Education

Partners designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physician Continuing Education

Partners designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA)

This activity offers up to 6 CME credits, of which 6 credits contribute the patient safety CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology™ (MOCA®) program, known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, www.theABA.org, for a list of all MOCA 2.0 requirements.

American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA)

This activity offers up to 6 CME credits, of which 6 credits contribute the patient safety CME component of the American Board of Anesthesiology’s redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology™ (MOCA®) program, known as MOCA 2.0®. Please consult the ABA website, www.theABA.org, for a list of all MOCA 2.0 requirements.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

Partners for Advancing Clinical Education (Partners) requires every individual in a position to control educational content to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies that have occurred within the past 24 months. Ineligible companies are organizations whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All relevant financial relationships are mitigated according to Partners policies.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

Partners for Advancing Clinical Education (Partners) requires every individual in a position to control educational content to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies that have occurred within the past 24 months. Ineligible companies are organizations whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All relevant financial relationships are mitigated according to Partners policies.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs (i.e., physical, dietary, etc). Please contact Erin Hall prior to the live event at eeha223@uky.edu.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs (i.e., physical, dietary, etc). Please contact Erin Hall prior to the live event at eeha223@uky.edu.