Learn from world-renowned leaders, grow your professional network, and confidently move forward in your training. Access an itinerary of relevant sessions curated with your needs in mind!
| Friday, October 16 | |
| 7 – 9 p.m. | Medical Student Reception and Networking with Organizations |
| Saturday, October 17 | |
| 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. | Building Your Anesthesiology Application Moderator: Sascha Beutler, MD, FASA Publish or Perish? A Point–Counterpoint on the Role of Research in Matching to Anesthesiology Moderator: Aditee Ambardekar, MD Leveraging Your Voice to Impact Change and Promote Self Advocacy Moderator: Ludwig Lin, MD |
| 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Making the Most of Your Anesthesia Interest Group (AIG) Moderator: Maximilian Schmidt-Bailey, ASA MSC Membership Outreach Coordinator, MD |
| 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. | Transition to Residency Advising Moderator: Parker Allan, MD |
| 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. | Before the First Dose: Overcoming Language Barriers to Optimize Perioperative Communication and Build Trust in Anesthesiology Moderator: Kathryn Cama, ASA MSC Diversity & Inclusion Liaison Medical Student Subspecialty Open House |
| 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. |
We Are Sorry to Inform You... Overcome the Challenge of Not Matching Moderator: Elizabeth Thackeray, MD, MPH Career Pathways in Anesthesia: Subspecialty Secrets Unveiled Moderator: Rebecca Margolis, DO |
| 3 – 6 p.m. |
Residency Programs Open House - Pre-Registration Required Tickets are required and may be purchased through registration for the annual meeting. Each session has an attendee cap. Once spots are filled, there is no waitlist. Tickets may not be exchanged or switched. • Session 1: 3 - 4 p.m. All attendees must depart the room promptly at 4 p.m. • Session 2: 5 - 6 p.m. |
| Sunday, October 18 | |
| 8 – 9 a.m. |
Own the Conversation: From Interviews to Intern Year Moderator: Rachel Hadler, MD |
| 9 a.m. – Noon | Medical Student Component House of Delegates Meeting & Educational Session |
Last updated by: Residency Engagement
Date of last update: June 16, 2026
