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Resident host, Dr. Natalie Koons, is joined by fellow resident, Dr. Donald Keating, and by Dr. Neil Rens for a discussion on innovation in the specialty of anesthesiology and current training around innovation. Guests delve into the value of questioning traditions, ASA’s new innovation curriculum, spotting clinical needs, and more. Recorded September 2026

Sponsored by US Anesthesia Partners, this episode pairs resident Dr. Ashton Carter with Dr. Matt Maloney, President of USAP, for a discussion of what he’s learned through his career. Residents get a peek behind the curtain as Dr. Maloney shares aha moments from his career, tips for starting out strong, things to consider when choosing an employer, and more. Recorded October 2026 at USAP’s Future Leaders in Anesthesia Conference.

Dr. Abigail Schirmer speaks with fellow early-career anesthesiologists and parents, Drs. Vincent Bargnes, Noelle Crough, and Bengt Grua, about the benefits and challenges of parenting through residency. Their direct conversation includes survival tips, policy information, and unexpected discoveries. Recorded August 2026.

Resident host, Dr. Wade Coomer, joins fellow resident, Dr. Toyin Thompson, and medical student, Surya Indukuri, for an interview with the Chair of ASA’s Annual Meeting Oversight Committee for 2026, Dr. Linda Shore-Lesserson. In this episode, sponsored by NorthStar Anesthesia, Dr. Lesserson takes listeners behind the scenes for a peek at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026 planning as she shares advice on expectations, priorities, and what trainees can gain from the meeting. Recorded July 2026.

Sponsored by Wrenne Financial Planning LLC, this episode presents resident host, Dr. Joshua Insler, and fellow residents, Drs. Morgan Harris and Zelle Ngundji, in conversation with Mr. Hugh Baker, a financial planner at Wrenne Financial. The conversation touches on common financial mistakes residents make, planning for the unpredictable, incorporating values into a financial plan, and more. Recorded May 2026.   The content of this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investment advice. The views expressed are subject to change based on market and other conditions. Wrenne Financial Planning LLC is a registered investment adviser. For more information about our firm, please visit our website www.wrennefinancial.com.

The ABA’s President, Dr. Mark Keegan, speaks with residents, Drs. Natalie Koons, Sara Saenz, and Andrew Ray, about the scope of ABA’s work, the new Resident Reach pilot program,  how ABA’s strategic plan impacts trainees, and more. Recorded May 2026.

Dr. Joy Chen shares her expertise on the topic of mentorship, imposter syndrome, and queen bee syndrome with resident guest, Dr. Ellie Tuchaai, and fellow resident, Dr. Robert Minniti. Listen in as they discuss what it looks like to be a good mentor and/or mentee, how to find a right-fit mentor, how to manage imposter syndrome, and more. Recorded April 2026.

Resident host, Dr. Alexandria Daniels, along with fellow residents, Drs. Kevin Flood and Shivana Ramsingh, interview Dr. Matt Hatch from ASA’s Committee on Anesthesia Care about room supervision. Learn about the transition to managing multiple cases, how to best prepare, and more. Recorded March 2026.

Dr. Christopher Fadumiye returns to discuss difficult conversations with resident guests, Drs. Sabrina Muhanna and Spencer Bayless. From tackling hard topics with attendings and peers to communicating bad news to patients and families, this episode is loaded with best practices and useful tips. Recorded January 2026.

Resident host, Dr. Sabrina Muhanna, and fellow resident, Dr. Spencer Bayless, discuss going beyond surviving residency in order to thrive with Dr. Christopher Fadumiye. Listen in as they consider what it means to thrive, signs that indicate struggle, tips for managing time and connections, and more. Recorded January 2026.

Dr. Patrick Giam, ASA’s new president, shares his insights with resident host Dr. Alexi Msays and fellow residents, Drs. Neil “Sunny” Khatter, Courtney Borg, and Andrew Ray. Find out how Dr. Giam views the specialty’s future, what he plans to prioritize in the coming year, how membership has shaped his career, and more. Recorded December 2025.

Recorded at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025, Dr. George Tewfik discusses medical misinformation with resident host, Dr. Brandon Cunningham, and fellow residents, Drs. Megan Rolfzen and Justine Huang. Tune in for a discussion of how misinformation is impacting patients and practitioners, what anesthesiologists can do about it, the role of AI, and more. Recorded October 2025.

Recorded at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025, this episode, sponsored by US Anesthesia Partners, features Dr. Brandon Cunningham and fellow residents, Drs. Megan Rolfzen and Justine Huang, in conversation with Dr. Mo Azam, USAP’s Chief Innovation Officer, about past, present, and future innovations in anesthesiology. Recorded October 2025.

In this special episode, sponsored by US Anesthesia Partners, resident host, Dr. Alexis Rice, and fellow resident, Dr. Alexi Msays, interview Drs. Ryan Hafen and Kelly LeBlanc about life inside private practice. Take a peek inside the daily routine, learn about the many benefits of mentorship, get interview advice, and more. Recorded September 2025 at USAP’s Future Leaders in Anesthesia Conference.

Resident host, Dr. Lisa Young, asks Drs. Jonathan Tan and Anjali Ashish Dixit what a career in anesthesia research is really like. Learn about available pathways, how grants shape careers, the role FAER plays, what a day-to-day routing might entail, and more. Recorded August 2025.