Residents in a Room by American Society of Anesthesiologists

Work-Life Balance

Dr. Elizabeth Malinzak hosts Drs. Michael Martinez, Ryan Barrera, and Harrison Plunket for a deep dive into the topic of work-life balance. Find out how they blend career and family, tactics and resources that help them succeed, and why aiming for “harmony” over “balance” may be a more achievable goal. Recorded October 2021.

Personal Finances

Dr. Christopher Malgieri welcomes residents Drs. Andrew Winegarner and Jon Lucaj for an in-depth conversation about personal finances. From tips on how to manage student loan debt and craft a good investment strategy to thoughts on what they wish medical school taught them about business and how they’ll spend their first big check, this no holds barred episode packs an informative punch. Recorded October 2021.

Dr. Jed Wolpaw Live from ANESTHESIOLOGY 2021

In this special episode, Dr. Jed Wolpaw, host of the ACCRAC podcast, interviews Dr. Aditee Ambardekar, Chair of the Review Committee at the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), and Dr. Douglas Bacon, Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and historian of anesthesiology, live from ANESTHESIOLOGY 2021. Listen in to this wide-ranging conversation as Dr. Wolpaw and the live audience ask Drs. Ambardekar and Bacon about the role of an ACGME Chair, the work of ACGME’s Review Committee, work-life balance through residency, imposter syndrome and more. Recorded October 2021.

Leadership and Publication

Dr. Lisa Solomon returns for more conversation about career advancement. In this episode, she discusses leadership and publication opportunities with Drs. Christine Vo, Heena Ahmed, Danielle Levin and Drew Cornwell. From how to find and maximize leadership opportunities to the challenges and benefits of getting published, this lively conversation informs and entertains. Recorded July 2021.

Career Advancement and Mentorship

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.

Immigration, Global Health, and Advocacy

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.

The Program Director Take Takeover – PDs Get Real Part Two

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.

The Program Director Takeover – PDs Get Real

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. 

Anti-Asian Racism in Anesthesiology

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 2020.

Ask Me Anything with the ABA

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.