Residents in a Room by American Society of Anesthesiologists

The Ins and Outs of Involvement

Recorded at ASA’s recent board meeting in Chicago, Dr. Justin Yuan, outgoing president of the ASA Resident Component, discusses the ins and outs of specialty society involvement with the component’s incoming president, Dr. Eric Reilly, and Natalie Koons, president of the ASA Medical Student Component. The conversation touches on what they get out of the time they contribute; what they hope to achieve; and the advice they’d give to medical students and residents who want to get involved at the national, state, or local level. Recorded August 2022.

Career Advancement

Dr. Randall Yale leads further discussion with fellow residents, Drs. Alex Dao, Allie Taylor, and Aakash Saxena, about how they plan to excel once they settle into their future careers. From how they’ll spend and manage money, to how they’ll handle the transition from supervisee to supervisor, to how they expect to grow their leadership skills. Recorded April 2022. 

Career Planning

Dr. Randall Yale speaks with Drs. Allie Taylor, Alex Dao, and Aakash Saxena about their future careers in anesthesiology. Hear what they worry about, what they look forward to, and what they’ve learned from peers and mentors about career paths in anesthesiology. Recorded April 2022.

Talking Advocacy at Legislative Conference

Recorded at ASA’s Legislative Conference, Dr. Katherine Mills leads a conversation with Drs. Lydiesther Martinez, Felipe Perez, Caroline Phillips, and Dev Vyas about the role of advocacy during residency and beyond. Listen in as they share the personal stories that animate their advocacy efforts, pass on tips for getting involved, consider the role of soft skills in advocacy and their careers, and more. Recorded May 2022.

Past to Present – Human Changes

Drs. Tinevez, Desai, Petravick, Dhargalkar, Grigoryan and Aravagiri consider the various human changes the specialty has grappled with in recent decades. The growing diversity of patient and provider populations, the expanding role of anesthesiologists within health care systems, the evolving expectations of residents, and more are explored in this captivating episode. Recorded January 2022.

Past to Present – Technological Changes

Dr. Dillon Tinevez discusses how technological changes have impacted the practice of anesthesiology with fellow residents Drs. Shyam Desai, Mike Petravick, Janhavi Dhargalkar, Artush Grigoryan and Kannan Aravagiri. From apps and wearable technology to learning curves and evolving skill sets, guests consider the many ways technology has shaped anesthesiologists’ practices, skills, and experiences.

Ask the (Employment Contract) Expert, part 2

Recorded at ADVANCE 2022, the conversation on employment contracts, and what residents should know, continues. Listen in as Drs. Nupur Dua, Ryker Saunders, Nathaniel Sugiyama, Eric Reilly, and Andres De Lima ask questions of guest Judy Semo, an attorney specializing in health care law, and the episode host, Dr. Molly Kraus. From the value of legal representation to the ins and outs of tail insurance coverage, residents quiz the experts about pitfalls and opportunities. Recorded January 2022.

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Ask the (Employment Contracts) Expert

Residents turn the tables in this episode, asking questions of host Dr. Molly Kraus and guest Judy Semo, an attorney specializing in health care law, as well as physician and practice representation. Recorded At ADVANCE 2022: The Anesthesiology Business Event, Drs. Nupur Dua, Ryker Saunders, Nathaniel Sugiyama, Eric Reilly and Andres De Lima quiz the experts about contract negotiations, non-compete clauses, visa considerations and how to land a great job. Recorded January 2022.

Burnout

Dr. Elizabeth Malinzak gets real about burnout with Drs. Ryan Barrera, Michael Martinez, and Harrison Plunkett. Guests share their fears, pandemic experiences, and institutional practices as well as pass along the unexpected resources they rely on for self-care. Recorded October 2021