Medical Students

Build Your Network
The connections you make now will shape your path in anesthesiology. ASA helps you learn directly from peers just ahead of you, find mentors who can advise you on your journey, and meet residency program directors who share insider perspectives. And when you’re ready to dive in, you’ll find countless networking opportunities at ANESTHESIOLOGY^® annual meeting each year.

• Find a Mentor— Join the ASA Mentoring Program to get guidance from residents or experienced anesthesiologists who have been in your shoes. 

• Meet Program Directors— Watch Residency Program Director Interviews to gain insider perspectives. 

• Engage at ASA’s ANESTHESIOLOGY annual meeting— Student rate available! Student programing includes the Residency Programs Open House, Medical Student Component House of Delegates, and networking activities.  

Prepare for Residency & Beyond
Residency brings new challenges, expectations, and opportunities — and ASA is here to help you get ready. With resources designed to prepare you for the next stage, you can access advice from current trainees, expand your clinical knowledge, and stay on top of workforce trends shaping the future of the specialty.

• Know What to Expect— Access resources designed to help you thrive during and after residency. Explore the Medical Student Component. 

• Tune In to Residents in a Room Podcast — Honest conversations about the challenges and rewards of training. Explore the library of episodes and listen at your convenience. 

• Anesthesia Toolbox— Expand your clinical knowledge with this curated learning platform for your training program.

• Stay on Top of Workforce Trends— Read the monthly CAWS Anesthesia Workforce Report to see what’s shaping the specialty.

Learn Anywhere, Anytime
Your schedule is demanding— ASA makes learning flexible, accessible, and free. With on-demand courses, monthly updates tailored to medical students, and even an AI-powered assistant at your fingertips, you’ll always have knowledge and support when you need it most.

• Free Education— Access on-demand courses and resources at no cost. Start learning now. 

• Monthly Medical Student Newsletter— Straight to your inbox with opportunities, tips, and upcoming events. 

• BeaconBot— Your AI assistant for quick clinical answers on the go.  

Champion Diversity & Inclusion
The future of anesthesiology should reflect the patients we serve. ASA supports efforts to increase representation in the specialty and reduce health care disparities— giving you the chance to be part of meaningful, lasting change. 

• Join efforts to increase representation in anesthesiology and reduce health care disparities. Read how ASA is taking action. 

Get Involved & Advocate
Your voice matters. From staying informed on policy updates to joining grassroots advocacy efforts, ASA empowers you to take an active role in protecting the future of the specialty— and your place in it. 

• Make Your Voice Heard— Stay up to date on Washington Alerts and take part in grassroots action.  

• Understand ASA’s Advocacy Work— See how ASA is protecting your future and advancing the specialty.