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, […]

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: […]

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 […]

The AANA Education Committee invites residents and CRNAs to participate in the AANA College Bowl. This year’s competition will feature an exciting new Jeopardy®️-style format, adding a dynamic twist to the event while maintaining the same familiar question categories used in previous years. A total of 36 residents and 4 CRNAs will be selected to […]