6th Annual Pulmonary and Critical Care Symposium

6th Annual Pulmonary and Critical Care Symposium is organized by Allegheny Health Network (AHN) and will be held from Sep 13 - 14, 2026 at Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Description:
This symposium is intended to gather healthcare clinicians and professionals from various disciplines in a stimulating forum focused on exploring the latest clinical updates and advancements in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Through dynamic, interactive lectures, participants across all experience levels will gain current insights in this field, enabling them to elevate their practice and optimize patient care.

This year’s event features the first ever "Coal Miners Challenge" Game Show! We are excited to host fellows’ teams from institutions across Pennsylvania and West Virginia in an innovative clinical competition. This challenge offers a unique platform for regional programs to showcase their expertise and foster camaraderie among the next generation of pulmonary and critical care physicians.

Learning Objectives:

• Review major clinical trials and practice-changing updates from the past year in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.
• Interpret essential imaging patterns and high-resolution CT findings for patients with Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD).
• Evaluate the rationale and implementation of post-ICU recovery programs and the management of Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS).
• Identify and treat hematologic emergencies in the ICU.
• Recognize and manage drug toxicies and withdrawal syndromes.
• Discuss recent advancements and clinical applications in Interventional Pulmonology.
• Solve complex clinical puzzles using rapid-fire case reviews and multidisciplinary expert panel debate.