The official news publication of the American Society of Anesthesiologists @ASALifeline. The leading source for perioperative health care news.

Joined January 2021
Congratulations to our Mayo Clinic resident, Dr. Laura Furtado Pessoa de Mendonça, on presenting her research on liver transplant patients at #ANES26! 👏🎉 @mayojaxanes @ASALifeline @_ILTS_ @TransplantAnes
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🌎 WFSA at #ANES26 📸 Moments captured in San Diego, where WFSA Board members, Secretariat colleagues, the WCA Advisor and the UIA Editor-in-Chief came together. Different expertise, one shared goal: advancing anaesthesiology worldwide through connection, collaboration and knowledge exchange. 🤝
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📝@MarkBicket always challenged me to face my fears, including writing. "Writing is thinking; journaling is key," he'd say in our #AMSRF 1:1s. Over the year, I found myself less afraid, even loving the process 🤔What he (probably) doesn't recall is that in '23, he suggested that
Read the story of inaugural Advanced Medical Student Research Fellowships student Rebecca Tsai, who found her calling through mentorship. ow.ly/r9pv50ZR3fu @FAERanesthesia
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I'm one of them! 🙋🏻‍♂️😁 I'm running for Assistant Treasurer of @ASALifeline and would be honored to have the support of our House of Delegates at #ANES26 🙏🏽
Twelve ASA members have declared their candidacies for elected office for the 2026-2027 governance year. See who is running: ow.ly/kM3I50ZHKoi #anesthesiology #anesthesiologist #AcademicMedicine
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Do anesthesiologists need both mentorship and sponsorship? Drs. Andrew Pham, Kokila Thenuwara, Penny Liu, and Ruben Azocar explain why both are equally important. ow.ly/Y0Rm50ZzQJg #anesthesiology
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Dr. Harbell, Dr. Kacmar, and I discuss “What You Gain by Showing Up: The Career Impact of In-Person Meetings.” 🤝 Show up. Connect. Grow. Advance your career. @MonicaHarbellMD @MayoAnesthesia @mayojaxanes @florida_society
Find practical tips for maximizing the value of in-person meetings and benefits, including: • Expanding professional visibility • Maintaining meaningful professional relationships • Purposeful networking ow.ly/MC0m50ZHvgl @MonicaHarbellMD @sher_pai
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Fresh off the presses and our minds! What a pleasure to assemble this with my dear friend and colleague @_CynthiaTang with mentorship support from @KeithVogtMD. Thank you @ASAMonitor for the opportunity. We welcome questions! #DoubleDocs
New in @ASAMonitor "Research Track Residency Training: A Guide for Aspiring Physician-Scientists," by our own Past Resident/Fellow Chair, @DoubleDocDDR and Past President, @_CynthiaTang along with @KeithVogtMD doi.org/10.1097/01.ASM.00012… @WashUanesthesia @Duke_Anesthesia @PittAnesRes
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In ASA Central Line Episode 194, “Inside the Monitor – Mentorship, Sponsorship, and Allyship,” you’ll learn from Drs. James Hill and Chris Glover how mentorship, sponsorship, and allyship differ and how each can be used to develop talent. ow.ly/obRx50ZHnlq
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The @ASAMonitor video gallery provides summaries of each month’s theme. Let our guest editors guide you through every issue: ow.ly/zfih50ZFbWw #anesthesiology #anesthesiologist
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Findings from a recent study by Sanz-Pons reveal that individuals carrying a mitochondrial DNA variant may be at increased risk of severe neurologic deterioration after exposure to anesthetic agents. 🧬 📚 Article: ow.ly/JTP150ZCH2J 🎙️ Podcast: ow.ly/84rn50ZCH2L
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Sponsorship vs. Mentorship: Why High-Potential Anesthesiologists Need Both @ASAMonitor #anesthesia #mentorship #AcademicMedicine ovid.com/10.1097/01.ASM.0001…
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New podcast episode! Tune in to hear Dr. Keya Locke speak with Drs. Jun Ma and Mo Azam about: 🔸 Adaptive staffing models 🔸 NORA expansion 🔸 Workforce strategies 🔸 Leadership skills ow.ly/EnI850ZuMEQ @EmoryMedicine @moeed_azam @HopkinsMedicine @ASAMonitor
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journals.lww.com/monitor/ful… Don’t miss 2024 #FAERgrantee Dr. Xiao Lu Zhang’s article in the August @ASAMonitor! Highlighting Dr. Zhang’s FAER-funded #research on exosomes in relation to patient recovery from aspiration-related injury during #anesthesia, read more @ the link!
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In this new podcast episode, you’ll hear from Drs. Mo Azam and Jun Ma as they discuss ways to shape the next generation of anesthesiology practice. ow.ly/fXQv50Zsnow @EmoryMedicine @moeed_azam @HopkinsMedicine @ASAMonitor
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Take the plunge at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026, and pitch your specialty-revolutionizing idea to a packed audience and expert investors. Apply by August 1 to participate in the Swimming with Sharks Innovation Challenge: ow.ly/Q5A050ZqKr9 #ANES26
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A win for rural healthcare! The House Ways and Means Committee unanimously advanced H.R. 9642, the Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act, a bipartisan bill that will expand access to anesthesiologists and high-quality care for rural patients. ow.ly/VKwi50ZovSh
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Excited to share our latest ASA Monitor article on Transplant Anesthesia: Providing a New Lease on Life. journals.lww.com/monitor/ful… @zbdeutch @florida_society @MayoTransplant
The July @ASAMonitor just published! This month’s theme is “Practice Management: The Evolving Anesthesia Workforce.” Explore: 🔸The business of staffing 🔸Adaptive resource management 🔸The future of the #anesthesia workforce ow.ly/JlQU50ZhJs9
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Drs. Dane Saksa and Jennifer Yuan highlight the importance of deliberate staffing in the rapidly expanding NORA space to achieve safe care, efficiency, and workforce sustainability. ow.ly/q7nR50ZmU4I @ASAMonitor @UCLAHealth @UTSWMedCenter #anesthesiology
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🎉 Happy New (Academic) Year! ASA President @pgiam005 invites residents, fellows, and new grads to check out all the resources on offer to support our members' early-career goals. Learn more in this week's Monday Morning Outreach: ow.ly/5T1R50ZjktE #anesthesiologist
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Dr. Louis Damiano talks about taking a systems-level view on staffing—aligning strategy, operations, and financial performance to build a more future-ready workforce. ow.ly/fvSN50ZjRGm @ASAMonitor #anesthesiology
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