Residents in a Room by American Society of Anesthesiologists

Episodes

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  Innovation in Anesthesiology Training 02.11.2026 34m

  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.
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  Starting in Anesthesia: What I Wish I Knew 05.10.2026 26m

  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.
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  Parenting Through Residency 07.09.2026 38m

  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.
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  ANESTHESIOLOGY Plans and Priorities 03.08.2026 41m

  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.
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  Money Mistakes and More 06.07.2026 33m

  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.
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  Behind the Scenes with the ABA 01.06.2026 30m

  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.
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  Mentorship and More 04.05.2026 34m

  Dr. Joy Chen shares her expertise on the topic of mentorship, imposter syndrome, and queen bee syndrome with resident guest, Dr. Ellie Tuchaii, 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
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  Room Supervision 06.04.2026 36m

  Resident host, Dr. Alexandia 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.
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  Difficult Conversations 02.03.2026 33m

  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.
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  Thriving Through Residency 02.02.2026 33m

  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.
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  Behind the Scenes with ASA’s President 05.01.2026 40m

  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.
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  Medical Misinformation 01.12.2025 26m

  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.
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  Innovation in Practice 03.11.2025 27m

  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.
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  Private Practice in Practice 06.10.2025 31m

  In this special episode, sponsored by US Anesthesia Partners, resident host, Dr. Alexis Rice, and fellow resident, Dr. Alexa 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.
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  Inside an Anesthesia Research Career 01.09.2025 32m

  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.
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  International Anesthesiology – The View from Tanzania 04.08.2025 32m

  Dr. Amos Zacharia, a pediatric anesthesiologist from Tanzania, shares his experiences with resident host, Dr. Michael Boateng, and fellow resident, Dr. Shannon Paquette. Listen in as they discuss day-to-day work in resource-limited settings, how practice and training differ, the opportunities available via the ASA Resident International Scholarship, and more.
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  Navigating ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025 07.07.2025 28m

  Resident host, Dr. Lauren Paul, along with fellow resident, Dr. Jacquelyn Ho, and medical student, Rebecca Tsai, welcome Dr. Elizabet Rebello, Meeting Chair of ASA’s Annual Meeting Oversight Committee. Dr. Rebello shares tips for navigating the meeting, discusses benefits of attending a meeting early in one’s career, shares her early experiences, and more.
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  Critical Care Anesthesiology 02.06.2025 41m

  Resident host, Dr. Laura Santa Cruz Mercado, interviews critical care anesthesiologists, Drs. Megan Hicks and Ashish Kumar Khanna. Learn what practicing the subspecialty looks like, what to expect from training, how this mentor and mentee find life balance, and more.
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  Incivility in Health Care 05.05.2025 42m

  Dr. Tanisha Verneus leads a discussion about the costs of incivility in health care settings with resident guests, Dr. Mogen Frenkel and Dr. Zelle Ngundji. Tune in to learn more about what incivility looks like, what it costs patients and providers, thoughts on how to manage difficult situations, and more.
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  Physician Led Care 07.04.2025 25m

  Resident host, Dr. Courtney Borg, discusses physician led care with Dr. Katelyn Williams. Listen in as they consider the value of anesthesiologist led care, discuss what evidence reveals about the care model, share tips on how to best manage a team, and more.