Residents in a Room by American Society of Anesthesiologists

Getting Paid

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.

The Podcaster Speaks Up on COVID & More

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.

COVID-19 Stories from Residents

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.

Business Preparation

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. 

Practice Management

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. 

From the Hiring Committee

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. 

The Transition

Anesthesiology residents Shara, Ricky, Joe and Wei discuss their hopes and fears for the transition from residency to practice. Listen in as they share 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.

Resources

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.

Major Considerations

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.

Practice Setting & Career Paths

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 considering as they move closer to the next phase in their careers.