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Residents in a Room is the American Society of Anesthesiologists' podcast series for residents, by residents, featuring anesthesiologists-in-training from across the country, putting it all out there, discussing their hopes, fears and expectations for residency and beyond.
Dr. Lisa Solomon from ASA’s Committee on Young Physicians speaks with fellow committee member, Dr. Christine Vo, and residents--Drs. Drew Cornwell, Danielle Levin, and Heena Ahmed--about mentorship. Join the discussion as guests share what they hope to get from mentors, the value of just-in-time mentoring, how they’ve connected with mentors, and more. Recorded July 2021. See details.
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Join Dr. Mariam Sarwary in conversation with Drs. Cardona, Abozaid, and Anwar for a lively conversation about their personal immigration stories and how their backgrounds impact their work, advocacy efforts, and views on global health. Recorded July 2021. See details.
Dr. Mada Helou returns with her fellow Program Directors, Drs. Michelle Parra, Jack Buckley, and Robert Gaiser, to discuss what residents should expect once they’ve selected a program. Learn how PDs see their role, what misconceptions they’d most like to bust, what they think about fellowships, and what’s surprised them most about their jobs in this fast-paced, informative episode. Recorded January 2021. See details.
Dr. Mada Helou, Program Director at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, gets real in conversation with her fellow Program Directors, Drs. Michelle Parra, Jack Buckley, and Robert Gaiser. Listen in as PDs share what they look for when recruiting; flag things worth considering when selecting a residency program; discuss the impact of COVID-19; pass on study advice; and, confess their greatest wins and losses. Recorded January 2021. See details.
Dr. Amy Zhang discusses anti-Asian racism with her guests, Drs. Kevin Su, Zhi Dong, and Lucy Li. They share their personal experiences, discuss how the spike in aggression has impacted their work environments, consider the CDC’s recent declaration that racism is a threat to public health, and delve into the myth of the model minority. Recorded April 2021. See details.
Dr. Elena Madan returns with her fellow residents, Dr. Michael Green and Dr. Albert Lin, to interview the Secretary of the American Board of Anesthesiology, Dr. David Warner. Listen in as Dr. Warner shares study tips plus his thoughts on in-training exams, MOCA 3.0, the future of testing, and how the ABA has adapted to COVID … and which changes may endure. Recorded February 2021. See details.
In this second subspecialty episode, Dr. Joshua Younger returns with Drs. Jessica Yeh, Sam Cohen, Jim Dierkes, and Jordan Phillips to tackle the residents’ hopes and expectations for their chosen subspecialties. Learn where they turn for help, what challenges they’re expecting to confront, and what kinds of contributions they anticipate making to the specialty. Recorded February 2020. See details.
Dr. Joshua Younger talks to Dr. Jessica Yeh, Dr. Sam Cohen, Dr. Jim Dierkes, and Dr. Jordan Phillips about their subspecialty plans. Listen in as they discuss what motivated their fellowship decisions, the obstacles they faced, the issues that keep them up at night, and their thoughts on specialization in anesthesia. Recorded February 2020. See details.
Dr. Elena Madan and her guests, Dr. Albert Lin and Dr. Michael Green, discuss the American Board of Anesthesiology in this residents-only episode. From exam prep to certification to the unique challenges of 2020, the conversation touches on residents’ thoughts, fears, and perceptions of this important organization. Recorded December 2020. See details.
In this unique episode, we eavesdrop on a conversation between Dr. Adam Striker, host and editor of ASA’s Central Line, and Dr. William McDade, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for ACGME, as they consider the challenges and benefits of diversifying the health care workforce. This lively discussion examines the role of standardized tests, what “diversity” means to ACGME, and how practicing anesthesiologists can help. Recorded October 2020. See details.
Dr. Kandice Olson gets real in conversation with Drs. Courtni Salinas, Shara Azad, and Kelsey McGinnis about what it’s like to be a young, female anesthesiologist. From how these doctors handle being misidentified to their best tips on addressing gendered health care disparities—and how the specialty can advance equity—our guests share their thoughts and experiences. Recorded October 2020. See details.
Join Resident Scholars Drs. Richa Taneja, Matthew Sexton, and Patrick McFarland in this wide-ranging discussion of resident advocacy. Listen in as they chat about how they got involved in advocacy; how political, legislative and regulatory factors impact patient care; the challenges and rewards of their advocacy experiences; and they many ways residents can advocate for the issues that move them. Recorded April 2020. See details.
Listen in on ASA’s recent Town Hall on the impacts of COVID-19 on medical students in this unique episode of Residents in a Room. Residency program leaders discuss the resident application cycle, share interview support and guidance, and explore ways to handle application gaps. Recorded August 2020. See details.
In this no holds barred episode, Dr. Daryl Kerr excavates the many ways race shapes careers, experiences, and health outcomes--and what the specialty can do about it--with fellow residents Dr. Elizabeth Feenstra, Dr. Lyndsey Bradley, and Dr. Jason Campbell. Recorded August 2020. See details.
Listen in as Dr. Bryce Austell and his fellow Chief Residents—Louise, Kaitlyn, Chris, John, Mitch and Daryl—discuss plans for life after residency and hopes for the future. This final episode of the Chiefs’ discussion touches on succession planning, the role of gender and diversity, their legacies, advice they’d give their younger selves, and tips for their fellow residents. Recorded February 2020. See details.
Dr. Bryce Austell continues the conversation with fellow Chief Residents Louise, Kaitlyn, Chris, John, Mitch and Daryl. From imposter syndrome to the goals that motivate them to their relationships with Attendings, these Chief Residents reveal what Chief Residency is really like. Listen in as they share their expectations, experiences, and take-aways. Recorded February 2020. See details.
Join Bryce Austell, Chief Resident at Rush University Medical Center, in conversation with other Chicago-area Chief Residents Louise Hillen, Kaitlyn Newmann, Chris Hull, John Boguski, Mitch Bosman and Daryl Kerr. They’ll shed light on the path to chief residency, share their program goals, discuss their influences, and consider the role of mentorship. Recorded February 2020. See details.
Dr. Jessica Ibanez continues her interview with anesthesiologist and veteran podcaster Dr. Jed Wolpaw in this wide ranging discussion about lifelong learning. Dr. Wolpaw shares his inspirations, experiences, favorite resources, mentorship tips, and thoughts on making a difference. Recorded April 2020. See details.
Join Dr. Rajeev Saxena as he and his fellow residents, Kandice, Jordan, Daniel, Nellab and Tristan, discuss their understanding of how they’ll get paid, the factors that affect payment, why understanding payment models matters, and what’s changing. Recorded January 2020. See details.
Join Dr. Jessica Ibanez, a Chief Resident from Johns Hopkins, as she interviews veteran podcaster Dr. Jed Wolpaw. Dr. Wolpaw shares his thoughts on what anesthesiologists are learning about COVID, how the pandemic is reshaping the experiences of residents, and the history of his ACCRAC podcast. Recorded April 2020. See details.
Residents Kandice Olson, Bryce Austell, and Rajeev Saxena tell us how they’re responding to COVID-19. Listen in to learn how they are managing their own safety and PPE, dealing with staffing challenges, organizing airway management, approaching testing and more. Recorded April 6, 2020. See details.
Dr. Rajeev Saxena continues the conversation on the topic of practice management with fellow residents Kandice, Jordan, Daniel, Nellab and Tristan. Listen in as they discuss how they’ve learned about the business side of medicine, suggest resources for learning more, share their experiences with mentors, and consider where their paths will take them next. Recorded January 2020. See details.
Dr. Rajeev Saxena joins fellow residents Daniel, Jordan, Kandice, Nellab, and Tristan at ASA’s Practice Management conference to discuss the business side of healthcare. Join them as they delve into the importance, challenges and opportunities of Practice Management. Recorded January 2020. See details.
Resident host, Dr. Shara Azad, speaks with practicing anesthesiologist and chair of the hiring committee for California-based ASMG physicians group about advice for residents looking to launch a career, letters of recommendation, call burden, and the supports residents should expect from potential employers. Recorded December 2019. See details.
Anesthesiology residents Shara, Ricky, Joe and Wei discuss their hopes and fears for the transition from residency to practice. Listen in as they discuss their thoughts on working with nurse anesthetists, advice they’ve picked up from physicians ahead of them, and tips for those coming up behind them. Recorded October 2019. See details.
The conversation continues with anesthesiology residents Shara, Ricky, Joe and Wei. Find out how they track down useful information, how they're making decisions, and if they're really ready for what comes next in their education and careers. Recorded October 2019. See details.
In this episode, Dr. Azad continues her discussion with anesthesiology residents Ricky, Wei and Joe. In a wide ranging conversation, they dig into the issues they’re weighing as they move toward career transitions, offer advice to those coming up behind them, share information sources, and more. Recorded October 2019. See details.
Dr. Shara Azad, a second year anesthesiology resident from Tufts Medical Center, interviews three fellow residents—Ricky, Joe, and Wei—about the pros, cons and perceptions of various practice settings they’re each considering as they move toward the next phase in their careers. Recorded October 2019. See details.
