Annual Congress: A milestone event for residents

In the city where modern anesthesia was born, residents like you will build on what you’ve learned and prepare for the future. You’ll connect with leaders shaping our profession and explore what’s next for you and for nurse anesthesiology.

Create your own Congress

Make the most of your time with us. Plan around these resident-friendly experiences — some are exclusively for RRNAs.

Here for the first time?

You’re in luck: Connect with other newbies at the first-timer event as you hang out in a relaxed atmosphere. 

Want to explore historic Boston?

Get to the Party With a Purpose at iconic Fenway Park, the home of the Boston Red Sox, or make your own plan to explore Boston. 

Looking for new connections?

Break the ice at the Resident Breakfast, reserve a seat at a resident-only workshop, or explore the Exhibit Hall to see who you bump into. 

Feeling competitive?

Support fellow residents as they compete for a chance to test their smarts against CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists in the Anesthesia College Bowl. 

RRNA-only Events

Evidence-based education, hands-on learning, and a community that supports your journey.

Beyond the Books: Thriving in Training & Preparing for Practice

Friday, Aug. 21 | Noon to 5 p.m. ET | Add on to your registration for $25

Everything about this workshop is designed for dedicated nurse anesthesiology residents like you. This is a supportive space where you can focus on your well-being, learn practical career skills, and connect with the wisdom of peers and mentors who are walking this same path. 

Demystifying the Transition from RRNA to CRNA: A Panel Discussion

What’s ahead on your journey to becoming a CRNA? Find out from CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists and guest speakers who’ve been where you are right now. You’ll learn about contract negotiations, transitioning to your professional life, and more.

Beyond the Paycheck: Wellness-Aligned Job Selection

You want a job, but not one that will negatively impact your well-being. This session will help new and transitioning CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists learn to assess how prospective positions impact well-being, career longevity, and personal fulfillment.

Beyond the Bonus: Preparing New Graduate CRNAs for Longterm Career Success

When you’re looking for your first job, you might be overwhelmed with the choices and decisions you must make. This session will help clear that up. You’ll gain the insight and skills necessary to approach the job search with clarity and confidence — and achieve career success.

The Physiology Behind G-Protein Coupled Receptors

Unlock the molecular secrets of the GPCRs in this high-impact deep dive. You’ll move beyond basic dosing to master the “why” behind adrenergic, muscarinic, and opioid receptor responses so you can optimize medication selection and navigate the most challenging drug interactions.

From Bedside to Boarded: Your Nurse Anesthesiology Roadmap (for RNs)

For RNs looking to transition to a CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist program, this session provides tactical insights about optimizing your clinical experience, mastering the interview, leveraging AI to sharpen your professional profile, and creating a competitive application.

Your Professional Powerhouse: AANA’s Role in Your Present and Future

Discover how AANA safeguards your practice and nurtures your career from residency to retirement. This lightning-round session pulls back the curtain on advocacy, wellness, and leadership, giving you a roadmap for engagement and an appreciation of AANA members’ collective strength.

Picture yourself at Congress

It just wouldn’t be a proper resident get-together without you. There’s still space. We — and your fellow residents — can’t wait to see you there. What do you say?