Residents in a Room by American Society of Anesthesiologists

Dr. Abigail Schirmer speaks with fellow early-career anesthesiologists and parents, Drs. Vincent Bargnes, Noelle Crough, and Bengt Grua, about the benefits and challenges of parenting through residency. Their direct conversation includes survival tips, policy information, and unexpected discoveries. Recorded August 2026.

Resident host, Dr. Wade Coomer, joins fellow resident, Dr. Toyin Thompson, and medical student, Surya Indukuri, for an interview with the Chair of ASA’s Annual Meeting Oversight Committee for 2026, Dr. Linda Shore-Lesserson. In this episode, sponsored by NorthStar Anesthesia, Dr. Lesserson takes listeners behind the scenes for a peek at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026 planning as she shares advice on expectations, priorities, and what trainees can gain from the meeting. Recorded July 2026. 

Sponsored by Wrenne Financial Planning LLC, this episode presents resident host, Dr. Joshua Insler, and fellow residents, Drs. Morgan Harris and Zelle Ngundji, in conversation with Mr. Hugh Baker, a financial planner at Wrenne Financial. The conversation touches on common financial mistakes residents make, planning for the unpredictable, incorporating values into a financial plan, and more. Recorded May 2026.   The content of this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investment advice. The views expressed are subject to change based on market and other conditions. Wrenne Financial Planning LLC is a registered investment adviser. For mo...

The ABA’s President, Dr. Mark Keegan, speaks with residents, Drs. Natalie Koons, Sara Saenz, and Andrew Ray, about the scope of ABA’s work, the new Resident Reach pilot program,  how ABA’s strategic plan impacts trainees, and more. Recorded May 2026.

Dr. Joy Chen shares her expertise on the topic of mentorship, imposter syndrome, and queen bee syndrome with resident guest, Dr. Ellie Tuchaai, and fellow resident, Dr. Robert Minniti. Listen in as they discuss what it looks like to be a good mentor and/or mentee, how to find a right-fit mentor, how to manage imposter syndrome, and more. Recorded April 2026.

Resident host, Dr. Alexandria Daniels, along with fellow residents, Drs. Kevin Flood and Shivana Ramsingh, interview Dr. Matt Hatch from ASA’s Committee on Anesthesia Care about room supervision. Learn about the transition to managing multiple cases, how to best prepare, and more. Recorded March 2026.

Dr. Christopher Fadumiye returns to discuss difficult conversations with resident guests, Drs. Sabrina Muhanna and Spencer Bayless. From tackling hard topics with attendings and peers to communicating bad news to patients and families, this episode is loaded with best practices and useful tips. Recorded January 2026. 

Resident host, Dr. Sabrina Muhanna, and fellow resident, Dr. Spencer Bayless, discuss going beyond surviving residency in order to thrive with Dr. Christopher Fadumiye. Listen in as they consider what it means to thrive, signs that indicate struggle, tips for managing time and connections, and more. Recorded January 2026.

Dr. Patrick Giam, ASA’s new president, shares his insights with resident host Dr. Alexi Msays and fellow residents, Drs. Neil “Sunny” Khatter, Courtney Borg, and Andrew Ray. Find out how Dr. Giam views the specialty’s future, what he plans to prioritize in the coming year, how membership has shaped his career, and more. Recorded December 2025. 

Recorded at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025, Dr. George Tewfik discusses medical misinformation with resident host, Dr. Brandon Cunningham, and fellow residents, Drs. Megan Rolfzen and Justine Huang. Tune in for a discussion of how misinformation is impacting patients and practitioners, what anesthesiologists can do about it, the role of AI, and more. Recorded October 2025. 

Recorded at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025, this episode, sponsored by US Anesthesia Partners, features Dr. Brandon Cunningham and fellow residents, Drs. Megan Rolfzen and Justine Huang, in conversation with Dr. Mo Azam, USAP’s Chief Innovation Officer, about past, present, and future innovations in anesthesiology. Recorded October 2025.

In this special episode, sponsored by US Anesthesia Partners, resident host, Dr. Alexis Rice, and fellow resident, Dr. Alexi Msays, interview Drs. Ryan Hafen and Kelly LeBlanc about life inside private practice. Take a peek inside the daily routine, learn about the many benefits of mentorship, get interview advice, and more. Recorded September 2025 at USAP’s Future Leaders in Anesthesia Conference. 

Resident host, Dr. Lisa Young, asks Drs. Jonathan Tan and Anjali Ashish Dixit what a career in anesthesia research is really like. Learn about available pathways, how grants shape careers, the role FAER plays, what a day-to-day routing might entail, and more. Recorded August 2025.

Dr. Amos Zacharia, a pediatric anesthesiologist from Tanzania, shares his experiences with resident host, Dr. Michael Boateng, and fellow resident, Dr. Shannon Paquette. Listen in as they discuss day-to-day work in resource-limited settings, how practice and training differ, the opportunities available via the ASA Resident International Scholarship, and more. Recorded July 2024. 

Resident host, Dr. Lauren Paul, along with fellow resident, Dr. Jacquelyn Ho, and medical student, Rebecca Tsai, welcome Dr. Elizabeth Rebello, Meeting Chair of ASA’s Annual Meeting Oversight Committee. Dr. Rebello shares tips for navigating the meeting, discusses benefits of attending a meeting early in one’s career, shares her early experiences, and more. Recorded June 2025.

Resident host, Dr. Laura Santa Cruz Mercado, interviews critical care anesthesiologists, Drs. Megan Hicks and Ashish Kumar Khanna. Learn what practicing the subspecialty looks like, what to expect from training, how this mentor and mentee find life balance, and more. Recorded May 2025.

Dr. Tanisha Verneus leads a discussion about the costs of incivility in health care settings with resident guests, Dr. Mogen Frenkel and Dr. Zelle Ngundji. Tune in to learn more about what incivility looks like, what it costs patients and providers, thoughts on how to manage difficult situations, and more. Recorded April 2025.

Resident host, Dr. Courtney Borg, discusses physician led care with Dr. Katelyn Williams. Listen in as they consider the value of anesthesiologist led care, discuss what evidence reveals about the care model, share tips on how to best manage a team, and more. Recorded March 2025.

Resident host, Dr. Ryan McMahon, interviews Program Directors, Drs. Rachel Kacmar, Amanda Kleiman, and Tuan-Hsing Loh, about what it takes to become a Chief Resident, what makes a good Chief Resident, what residents should expect from their Chief Residents, and more. Recorded February 2025.

Drs. Benton Nanners, Audra Parrett, and Alexandra Rice discuss rural anesthesia in this heartfelt episode. Learn about their experiences, where their passion comes from, what they hope to achieve, and more. Recorded December 2024.