Study Resources and Education

Education

Anesthesia Toolbox
This platform enables anesthesiology departments and residency programs to create, peer review, and share educational resources. Educational resources include e-learning modules, quiz questions, problem-based learning discussions, podcasts, lecture slides, online learning modules, simulation scripts, procedural skills training guides, competency assessments, and more. 

Study Guides

Successful ITE Preparation
ASA Resident Webinar - Best Practices for ITE Preparation

Initial Certification in Anesthesiology (PDF)
Review the content outline from the ABA for the In-Training, Part 1, BASIC and ADVANCED examinations.

Anesthesia BASIC Exam Study Guide
Prepare for the ABA BASIC Exam with a collection of online study resources, practice questions, keywords, and more, compliments of ASA.

ABA ADVANCED Exam Resources
Study for the ABA ADVANCED Exam with leading textbooks, question banks, and trusted resources, compliments of ASA.

ABA APPLIED Exam Resources
Tap into trusted APPLIED Exam resources for your oral boards, compliments of ASA.

Anesthesiology ITE Exam Resources
Study effectively for the annual ITE, or In-Training Exam offered by the ABA. Find out more about the exam and access helpful resources and tips, compliments of ASA.

Podcasts

Residents in a Room Podcast
Get real advice from real residents! Residency can be demanding, rewarding, and overwhelmingly stressful, but you’re not alone. Episodes feature residents like you in conversation around topics of shared interest. From clinical specialties to work-life balance to life after residency, this podcast is your source for useful, timely, and entertaining advice and resources—all geared for helping you succeed in residency and beyond. Access episodes on your favorite Podcast app or online. 

ANESTHESIOLOGY Podcasts
Each month, ANESTHESIOLOGY issues an Editor-in-Chief podcast highlighting research and editorials in that issue. Additional podcasts include discussions with the authors of articles, adding context to their research.

Central Line Podcast Series
Join the dialogue on current issues and advocacy and see how you can make an impact. Listen to the Central Line podcast series for conversations regarding challenges in the field and opportunities to advance anesthesiology.

Reading

A Different Kind of Tweetorial: How Twitter Helped Integrate My Personal and Professional Identities
Learn how social media platforms such as Twitter can assist in academic growth and development. Read about Dr. Anderson's experience with Twitter and how it helped her advance in her career. 

Explore 

ANESTHESIOLOGY annual meeting
Deepen your understanding about what’s affecting the specialty and gain access to exclusive resources and thought leaders in the specialty. Check out the Residents & Fellows Program for details. 

Subspecialty Organizations
If you'd like to pursue a subspecialty, start early. Find out where to look and what questions to ask to line up a rotation.

Young Physicians
As a physician starting out in practice there’s a lot you’ve experienced and even more to learn. Get the resources and education you need for success. Explore now.