Discover
Residents in a Room by American Society of Anesthesiologists

Residents in a Room by American Society of Anesthesiologists
Author: American Society of Anesthesiologists
Subscribed: 11Played: 128Subscribe
Share
© Copyright 2021 All rights reserved.
Description
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.
80 Episodes
Reverse
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.
Dr. Jonathan Burns interviews fellowship directors, Drs. Stephanie Woodward, Roya Saffary, and Mariam Sarwary, about the pros and cons of fellowships, the application process, their best tips, and more. Recorded December 2024.
In this special crossover episode, Dr. Kyle Robinson joins Dr. Adam Striker, host of ASA’s Central Line podcast, to discuss his first few years of practice and ASA’s Early-Career Membership Program. From managing transitions to finding resources to how he has used ASA’s new program, listen for insights into the challenges and opportunities facing anesthesiologists just starting out. Recorded November 2023.
Guest host, Mr. Donald Keating, along with residents, Drs. Lindsay Murphy and Zachary Meade, interview Dr. Melissa Coleman about the history of anesthesiology. Find out how understanding the specialty’s history benefits clinicians, the role residents have played in shaping anesthesiology, and more. Recorded October 2024.
Dr. Zachary Buccino discusses military medicine with Dr. Zachary Meade and guest host, Mr. Donald Keating. Learn where military anesthesiologists serve, who they treat, and how they balance priorities and approach unique circumstances. Recorded October 2024.
Dr. Tanisha Verneus speaks with Drs. Keya Locke and Luis Tollinche about microaggressions in the workplace. Learn what microaggressions look like, how they harm patients and health care workers, how to stand up for yourself or your colleagues, what institutions can and should do to protect workforce and patient populations, and more. Recorded August 2024.
Dr. Joshua Cadwell (CA1) interviews fellow residents, Dr. Clayton Sweeney (CA2), Dr. Katherine David (CA2), and Dr. Varina Clark (CA3), about year one pitfalls. Learn what to look out for, how to combat imposter syndrome and practice wellness, where to turn for help, and more. Recorded August 2024.
Join resident and host, Dr. Tilman Chambers, in conversation with Drs. Lisa Solomon and William Hauter as they consider the many ways advocacy shapes careers. Listen in as they discuss how anesthesiologists are working to advance the specialty and patient care, from stepping into elected office to taking small steps in clinical practice. Recorded July 2024.
Dr. Della Lin shares her experiences as a speaker and leader with episode host, Dr. Jon Cohen, and fellow resident, Dr. Jeremiah Fowler. Listen in as they explore what it means to be a leader, how leadership roles shape careers, the value of failure, and the impact of strong leadership on community health. Recorded June 2024.
Dr. Jennifer Root joins episode host, Dr. Sarah Edwards, and her fellow resident, Gideon Levinson, to share the expertise she’s gained during decades of work as a locum tenens. She discuss the pros and the cons, touches on what is motivating the trend, and passes on warning signs for the interested. Recorded May 2024.
In this special take-over episode, Drs. Dane Saksa, Phillip Adams, and Marianne Chen discuss innovative, non-clinical residency tracks. From a leadership track to an innovation and technology track to a medical education track, three attending discuss their programs, what’s driving the trend, and how residents benefit. Recorded April 2024.
Dr. Sascha Beutler, an examiner for the ABA, speaks with residents, Drs. Vincent Bargnes, Abigail Schirmer, and Iman Soliman, about what to expect from Orals and OSCEs. Listen in for study tips, information on what it’s like to be an examiner, and thoughts on how exams have evolved. Recorded March 2024.
Drs. Matt Hatch and Asha Padmanabhan, from ASA’s committee on communications, join resident host, Dr. Mauna Rao, and her fellow residents, Drs. Shreya Ranjan and Jao Ho Kim, for a discussion on best practices for improving communication with colleagues, legislators, the pubic and, most critically, patients and their families. Recorded January 2024.