Funded in part by the ASA Charitable Foundation, the Global Scholars Program brings young, emerging leaders of our specialty from low-resource settings to the ANESTHESIOLOGY annual meeting. Discover their perspectives about the practice of anesthesiology in places where basic monitoring, blood banking, and other resources are lacking. The scholars will have an opportunity to learn about the newest developments in the specialty and build a network of international colleagues with whom they can collaborate for years to come.
Dr. Brian Belandres
CHONG HUA Hospital, Cebu, Philippines
Dr. Fekrey Berhe Gebru
Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Mekelle University, Mekelle, Ethiopia
Dr. Anastasia Bruce
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana
Dr. Vivienne Fosu
Military Hospital/Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana
Dr. Sabina Kangakan
Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital, Banjul, The Gambia
Dr. Jonathan Monda
University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Dr. Christian Ndaribitse
University of Rwanda, University Teaching Hospital of Kigali, Kigali, Rwanda
Dr. Venkata Ravi Teja Karru
RMD Multispecialty Hospital, Chennai, India
Yantrolok Private Limited , Kanpur, India
The selected scholars will present as part of the Medically Challenging Cases, on Saturday, October 17 | 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. focusing on the practice of anesthesiology and patient safety in very different environments. They will also be featured at the Meet the ASA Global Scholars session on Saturday, October 17 | 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Through personal stories and professional reflections, the selected scholars will share insights into their clinical environments, leadership journeys, and innovative approaches to anesthesia care.
Date of last update: July 16, 2026
