2026-01-15 Featured AANA Resident Mentoring Program Featured AANA Resident Mentoring Program Featured January 15 - March 8 AANA Resident Mentoring Program Each year during the Mid-Year Assembly (MYA) in May, residents have the opportunity to shadow a nurse anesthesiologist for a day—gaining firsthand knowledge of leadership, advocacy, and the value of active participation in their professional association. Program administrators may nominate one resident per program to participate. Key Dates: Nomination Opens: January 15, 2026 Nomination Closes: […]
2026-01-19 Featured Resident Excellence Award Featured Resident Excellence Award Featured January 19 - March 6 Resident Excellence Award The Resident Excellence Award is presented to a resident in good academic standing who demonstrates outstanding leadership and professionalism during their nurse anesthesia program, participates in activities that foster a positive public image of nursing, participates in activities that foster high-quality health care to consumers or engages in volunteer activities of community service or support […]
2026-04-01 Featured Deadline for Anesthesia College Bowl Nominations at Annual Congress Featured Deadline for Anesthesia College Bowl Nominations at Annual Congress
2026-03-01 Featured AANA Foundation Resident Scholarships Featured AANA Foundation Resident Scholarships Featured March 1 AANA Foundation Resident Scholarships AANA Foundation scholarships are available to AANA member nurse anesthesia residents currently enrolled in an accredited program. AANA Foundation received 386 competitive scholarship applications in FY25, and 94 scholarships were awarded, totaling $278,250. We encourage interested applicants to download and review the 2026 scholarship criteria to begin preparing their materials. Learn More
Featured 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Neurodiversity in Anesthesia: Understanding and Supporting Neurodivergent Colleagues, Students, and Patients. Featured March 2 Neurodiversity in Anesthesia: Understanding and Supporting Neurodivergent Colleagues, Students, and Patients. This webinar is free to attend. A small processing fee of $15 applies only if you choose to receive continuing education credit, to cover accreditation, reporting, and certificate issuance. This […]
2026-04-01 Featured Deadline for Anesthesia College Bowl Nominations at Annual Congress Featured Deadline for Anesthesia College Bowl Nominations at Annual Congress
2026-04-01 Featured Deadline for Anesthesia College Bowl Nominations at Annual Congress Featured Deadline for Anesthesia College Bowl Nominations at Annual Congress
2026-03-15 Featured Deadline for Lifetime Achievement Recognition Award Nominations Featured Deadline for Lifetime Achievement Recognition Award Nominations Featured March 15 Deadline for Lifetime Achievement Recognition Award Nominations Each year, AANA celebrates exceptional CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists who have made lasting contributions to the profession and the patients they serve. Through these prestigious awards, AANA honors individuals whose work exemplifies excellence in education, clinical practice, professional advocacy, and advancement of the nurse anesthesia profession. Lifetime Achievement Awards Agatha Hodgins Award for Outstanding Accomplishment—The award recognizes […]
2026-04-01 Featured Deadline for Anesthesia College Bowl Nominations at Annual Congress Featured Deadline for Anesthesia College Bowl Nominations at Annual Congress
Featured 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Resident Roundtable: Recognize. Respond. Recover: Navigating Substance Use Disorder in Your Anesthesia Journey. Featured March 23 Resident Roundtable: Recognize. Respond. Recover: Navigating Substance Use Disorder in Your Anesthesia Journey. Substance use disorder is a hidden but serious risk in the anesthesia profession. As a resident, recognizing warning signs in yourself or your peers can make all the difference. This […]
2026-04-01 Featured Deadline for Anesthesia College Bowl Nominations at Annual Congress Featured Deadline for Anesthesia College Bowl Nominations at Annual Congress
2026-04-01 Featured Deadline for Anesthesia College Bowl Nominations at Annual Congress Featured April 1 Deadline for Anesthesia College Bowl Nominations at Annual Congress The AANA Education Committee invites residents and CRNAs to participate in the AANA College Bowl. This year’s competition will feature an exciting new category-based quiz show format, adding a dynamic twist to the event. A total of 36 residents will be selected to compete, representing programs from across the country. The winning resident team will […]
2026-04-01 Featured Deadline for Poster Presentation for Congress Featured Deadline for Poster Presentation for Congress Featured April 1 Deadline for Poster Presentation for Congress Present Your Research and Innovative Educational Approaches: Share your research findings or creative, innovative techniques in anesthesiology with an oral or general poster presentation at Annual Congress in August. Learn More
Featured March 2 Neurodiversity in Anesthesia: Understanding and Supporting Neurodivergent Colleagues, Students, and Patients.
Featured March 23 Resident Roundtable: Recognize. Respond. Recover: Navigating Substance Use Disorder in Your Anesthesia Journey.