Submission Information

Clinical evidence. Practice management trends. Case-based insights. Share your knowledge and perspectives at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2024.

With eight session formats to choose from, you can match your content to the appropriate setting. Work with colleagues to develop a themed panel with multiple presentations, present a case in a clinical forum, give a refresher course lecture, or explore both sides of a clinical controversy in a point-counterpoint discussion. Hands-on workshops and interactive tutorials allow you to get deep into new technology or intensive education—or snap talks provide a quick overview.

All accepted PBLD cases will be presented in a round-table discussion with emphasis placed on team-based interactive discussion rather than on a lecture by the moderator. Prior to the session, PBLD pre-registered attendees will have received the “PBLD Homework” which includes the submitted “Stem Case and Key Questions” and “Model Discussion” sections of the case. They will have been instructed to review the homework and come prepared to discuss the case. Moderators will begin the session by presenting the case with clear objectives and directives to attendees to work together to find solutions. The moderator will provide feedback to the group and guide participants through discussion and decision-making as the case unfolds.

Abstracts submitted to ASA will be considered for Oral or Featured Abstract (paper poster) presentations. These presentations are delivered in English without translation. Abstracts chosen for an Oral or Featured Abstract session must be delivered by a presenting author fluent in English to facilitate comprehension of the information by the learner. Presentations are organized by topic into specific categories (e.g., Clinical Circulation, Experimental Neurosciences). Experts in the field facilitate or moderate all scientific abstract presentations. Submitters may apply for the Resident Essay Contest and be considered for the Journal Symposium.

Medically Challenging Cases (MCCs) and Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs) are a great opportunity for medical students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty to participate in ANESTHESIOLOGY. MCCs were introduced at the ASA annual meeting in 2005 as a forum for anesthesiology residents and attendings to present clinically challenging experiences and receive input from attendees as to how they would address the same difficult situation. These cases are of immense educational value to those attending the meeting and provide the presenter, specifically junior faculty, residents, and fellows, an opportunity to attend the annual meeting, gain experience in preparing a case presentation along with a poster, and present and share their experience to fellow colleagues.