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Anesthesiology Interest Groups (AIGs) are independent groups of students from different medical schools across the country whose members share a common interest in anesthesiology. The purpose of AIGs is to promote education, communication, advocacy, research, and networking among students and physicians. AIGs are led by student officers and overseen by faculty advisors. An officer particularly important to AIGs is the ASA Delegate, who acts as the liaison between an AIG and the ASA Medical Student Component.
Learn about ASA acronyms, how new AIGs get started and more!
Curated from the most active anesthesia interest groups, the AIG Toolkit contains a robust list of ideas to plan activities, events and volunteers activities for your AIGs.
Awards are presented annually to those AIGs that show an exceptional level of participation, enthusiasm, program quality, professionalism, and involvement in their university, community and at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® annual meeting. There will be a $500 award for each school in these categories: Best New AIG, Most Impactful AIG, and Best Overall AIG. Nominations may be made by any AIG leader or ASA student member. Each nomination cycle will open in July of the current year. The application link will be distributed via the Medical Student Component Newsletter.
Selection criteria include:
- AIG Membership
- Outstanding participation by AIG members and faculty
- Number of meetings and events
- Variety of activities, including career guidance, community outreach, departmental activities, social events
- Participation in local, regional and national anesthesiology programs (National conference, FAER scholars, etc.)
- Advocacy on local, state, and/or national stages for issues prevalent to anesthesiology as well as community engagement. An advocacy event/initiative is an organized activity or gathering intended to raise awareness, influence policy, mobilize stakeholders, or promote action on a specific issue or cause.
Past Recipients:
2026: Best Overall AIG - TBD, Best New AIG - TBD, Most Impactful AIG - TBD
2025: Best Overall AIG - University of Mississippi, Best New AIG - University of Arizona Phoenix, Most Innovative AIG - Oakland University
2024: Best Overall AIG - Duke University, Best New AIG - University of Michigan, Most Innovative AIG - University of Texas Southwestern
2023: Best Overall AIG - Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Best New AIG - Marian University, Most Innovative AIG - Vanderbilt University
The guide offers tips for establishing a new AIG, and ideas for existing AIGs to improve promotion of the specialty in their medical schools.
Last updated by: Residency Engagement
Date of last update: July 15, 2026
You do not have to make a payment at this time, but you can reach out to your practice/group leader to find out when they plan to pay your dues. Email or call the ASA Support team for assistance: (630) 912-2552 or [email protected].
