17th Annual ESACCPMP Conference!

About This Event

Save the Date: The 17th Annual ESACCPMP Conference! We are thrilled to invite all members and partners to the 17th Annual Conference of the Ethiopian Society of Anesthesiologists! This year, we gather under the inspiring theme: "Anesthesiologists as Champions in Patient’s Healing Path." Join us for two days of professional growth, cutting-edge science, and networking as we work together to advance anesthesia care across Ethiopia. Event Details Date: May 23 and 24, 2026 Location: Getfam Hotel (Tentative), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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The Challenge of Gram-Negative Sepsis

An Exclusive Presentation by Dr. Christina Jelly

We are honored to welcome Dr. Christina Jelly, an internationally recognized expert in critical care, cardiac anesthesiology, and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), for a powerful and practical session on Management of Gram-Negative Sepsis.

About the Speaker

Dr. Jelly is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center—one of the world’s leading academic medical institutions. She is dual fellowship‑trained in Cardiac Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, making her uniquely equipped to bridge complex cardiopulmonary physiology with bedside critical care.

Currently, she serves as:
· Director of POCUS at Vanderbilt
· A leader of ECMO care for the sickest patients
· A course director for multiple POCUS and ECMO programs at the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesia (SCA) and the American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA)
Beyond her technical expertise, Dr. Jelly has a deep commitment to global medical education. She has led POCUS training in Ethiopia for several years, and her dedication has earned her multiple awards for excellence in clinical care and education leadership.

Event Details
Topic: Management of Gram‑Negative Sepsis
Presenter: Dr. Christina Jelly, MD – Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Why You Should Attend
Whether you work in the ICU, emergency department, anesthesia, or internal medicine, gram‑negative sepsis demands fast, accurate, and physiologically sound decisions. Dr. Jelly doesn’t just teach guidelines—she brings real‑world wisdom from the bedside, the simulation lab, and global health settings.

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Working with the Stenotic Valve Safely

Perioperative Management & Optimization of Patients with Stenotic Valvular Lesions

A Masterclass with Dr. Robert Deegan

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Robert Deegan, a distinguished professor and cardiothoracic anesthesiologist, for an essential deep dive into the preoperative management and optimization of patients with stenotic valvular lesions—a high‑stakes clinical scenario where precision can change outcomes.

About the Speaker

Dr. Deegan is a Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, one of the world’s premier institutions for perioperative and critical care echocardiography. As a cardiothoracic anesthesiologist, he brings decades of experience managing complex valve disease in the operating room and beyond.

He also serves as the Director of Perioperative Echocardiography at Vanderbilt, where he trains fellows, residents, and colleagues in the art and science of advanced cardiac imaging.

Beyond Nashville, Dr. Deegan has a deep and ongoing commitment to global health education in Ethiopia. He has made multiple trips to Mekele and Addis Ababa University to provide POCUS training in resource‑limited settings. Most recently, he completed two weeks at Black Lion Hospital (Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital) , working directly with cardiac anesthesia fellows during their current cardiac surgical campaign—teaching at the bedside, in the OR, and in the echo lab.

Event Details

Topic: Preoperative Management & Optimization of Patients with Stenotic Valvular Lesions
Presenter: Dr. Robert Deegan, MD – Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Why You Should Attend?

If you manage patients with valvular heart disease—whether in anesthesia, cardiology, critical care, or internal medicine—understanding how to optimize them before surgery is non‑negotiable. Dr. Deegan blends high‑level echocardiographic insight, real‑world OR decision‑making, and a educator’s heart shaped by years of teaching in Ethiopia.

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Renal Replacement Therapy in the Critically Ill

Timing, Modalities, and Hemodynamic Navigation

A Practical Session with Dr. Yohannes Constable

We are excited to welcome Dr. Yohannes Constable, a rising leader in cardiac critical care, for a clear, practical, and evidence‑grounded session on Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) — a therapy as nuanced as it is life‑saving.

About the Speaker

Dr. Constable is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Care, and Pain Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine in New York City. He is dual fellowship‑trained in Cardiac Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine — a combination that gives him unique insight into the fragile intersection of heart failure, shock, and kidney injury.

His clinical training was completed at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he had the privilege of learning directly from Dr. Robert Deegan, Dr. Berhane Sileshi, and Dr. Christina Jelly — mentors he still names with deep gratitude.

Since 2022, Dr. Constable has been actively involved in POCUS training and now serves as a POCUS instructor for residents and fellows in the Department of Anesthesiology at NYU, teaching the next generation of physicians to integrate ultrasound into everyday critical care.

Event Details

Topic: Renal Replacement Therapy in the Critically Ill
Presenter: Dr. Yohannes Constable, MD – NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Why You Should Attend

Whether you work in the ICU, anesthesia, nephrology, or emergency medicine, RRT is a tool you will use but using it well requires more than knowing the dial settings.