Current Topics in Anesthesia
2025-12-15 - 2025-12-18 | Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, Palm Beach, FL
20 CEC | Northwest Anesthesia Seminars, 1412 N 5th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301; info@nwas.com

Topics in Emergency Medicine
2025-12-15 - 2025-12-18 | Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, Palm Beach, FL
20 CEC | Northwest Seminars, 1412 N 5th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301; info@northwestseminars.com

Anesthesia Update
2025-12-16 - 2025-12-19 | SC

Topics in Anesthesia
2025-12-16 - 2025-12-20 | 7-Night Tortola, Antigua, and Bahamas Cruise (cruise dates: 12/14-21 / ship: Celebrity Beyond), Roundtrip from Miami, FL

Deadline for AANA Foundation Grants
2025-12-31 - 2026-09-30 | SC
AANA Foundation funds scholarships, doctoral and post-doctoral CRNA Scholars, post-doctoral fellowships, research grants, and oral “State of the Science” poster sessions, as well as coordinates general poster sessions and the doctoral mentorship program.
The deadline for the following grants is September 30, 2026.

Research Grants (General and Dedicated)

Dean Hayden Resident Project Grant

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiative Grant

Learn more.

Relevant Topics in Anesthesia
2026-01-05 - 2026-01-09 | Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, Maui, HI

Encore Advanced Anesthesiology Review 2026
2026-01-10 - 2026-01-11 | LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, Naples, FL
12 CEC | Nancy LaBrie, 1907 Loch Lomond Court, Winston-Salem, NC 27106-3608; nancy@escrnas.com

Anesthesia Update
2026-01-10 - 2026-01-11 | SC
15 CEC | Northwest Anesthesia Seminars, 1412 N 5th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301; info@nwas.com

Naples Winter Escape 2026 Encore Symposium
2026-01-12 - 2026-01-15 | LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, Naples, FL
23 CEC | Nancy LaBrie, 1907 Loch Lomond Court, Winston-Salem, NC 27106; nancy@escrnas.com

Current Topics in Anesthesia
2026-01-13 - 2026-01-16 | Playa Largo Resort and Spa, Key Largo, FL

Topics in Emergency Medicine
2026-01-13 - 2026-01-16 | Virgin Hotels New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

Daniel D. Vigness Federal Political Director Award Nominations Deadline
2026-01-15 | SC
This annual award honors a Federal Political Director (FPD) who has made a significant impact advancing the national healthcare agenda of CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists. The recipient demonstrates leadership through grassroots or grasstops advocacy, growing participation in their state association, or making other key contributions to the federal political process.
Submit a nomination

Critical Care: The Team Approach
2026-01-15 - 2026-01-18 | Lido Beach Resort, Sarasota, FL

AANA Foundation Resident Scholarships
2026-01-15 - 2026-03-01 | SC
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.
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AANA Resident Mentoring Program
2026-01-15 08:00 - 2026-03-08 17:00 (America/Chicago) | SC
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: March 8, 2026

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National CRNA Week 2026
2026-01-18 - 2026-01-24 | SC
Since 2000, National CRNA Week has been the annual celebration of our nation’s CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists and Nurse Anesthesia Residents.

Topics in Anesthesia
2026-01-18 - 2026-01-29 | 14-Night Argentina & Antarctica Cruise (cruise dates: 1/17-31 / ship: Celebrity Equinox), Roundtrip from Buenos Aires, Argentina
24 CEC | Northwest Anesthesia Seminars, 1412 N 5th Ave, Pasco, WA 99301; info@nwas.com

Current Topics in Emergency Medicine
2026-01-19 - 2026-01-23 | Renaissance Wind Creek Curaçao Resort, Willemstad, Curaçao

Resident Excellence Award
2026-01-19 - 2026-03-06 | SC
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 of health care.
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Anesthesia College Bowl at Annual Congress
2026-01-19 08:00 - 2026-03-06 17:00 | SC
Six teams of residents will compete by answering anesthesia-related questions submitted by program directors. Program administrators may nominate up to two residents to participate on the resident teams.
The winning resident team will face off against a team of six CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists to determine the ultimate champion of the College Bowl, held at the AANA Annual Congress in August.
Key Dates:

Nomination Opens: January 19, 2026
Nomination Closes: March 6, 2026

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Resident Roundtable: Shift Happens: Managing Your Time (and Sanity) in Residency
2026-01-19 19:00 - 20:00 | SC
Between long shifts, exams and personal responsibilities, it can feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day. This session offers practical time management strategies for residents—from staying organized and prioritizing tasks to protecting your downtime and maintaining relationships. Learn how to balance school, clinical training and life outside of residency so you can manage the chaos and thrive both personally and professionally.
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CRNA Ski Colorado Anesthesia Conference
2026-01-25 - 2026-01-29 | Copper Mountain Resort, Copper Mountain, CO
25 CEC | Stephanie May, 7961 East 8th Avenue, Denver, CO 80230; crnaskicolorado@gmail.com

Current Topics in Anesthesia
2026-01-26 - 2026-01-29 | SC

Critical Care: The Team Approach
2026-01-26 - 2026-01-30 | Edgewood Tahoe Resort, Lake Tahoe (Stateline), NV

Anesthesia Camp Grand Cayman 2026
2026-01-27 - 2026-01-31 | The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
26 CEC | John Ellis, 1700 East 56th Street, Suite 3801, Chicago, IL 60637; johnellis1700@gmail.com

Jefferson Anesthesia Conference
2026-01-31 - 2026-02-05 | Huntley Lodge, Big Sky, MT
25 CEC | Suzanne McCade, 111 South 11th Street, Suite G8280, Philadelphia, PA 19107; suzanne.mccade@jefferson.edu

AANA Fellows Applications Deadline
2026-02-02 | SC
Stand out as the best of the best!
Apply to become a Fellow of the AANA (FAANA) and celebrate your impact within the nurse anesthesiology profession.
Any CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist who is an Active (including Emeritus) member of AANA with an established career in nurse anesthesiology is eligible for consideration for Fellows of the AANA.
The deadline is February 2, 2026.
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Clinical Concerns in Anesthesia
2026-02-02 - 2026-02-06 | The Lodge at Spruce Creek, Stowe, VT

Critical Care: The Team Approach
2026-02-02 - 2026-02-06 | Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, Kapolei (O'ahu), HI

Current Topics in Emergency Medicine
2026-02-02 - 2026-02-06 | Hotel Alpenrock, Breckenridge, CO
