Study Resources and Education

Education

Grand Rounds Curriculum for Anesthesiology Residents
Build your knowledge of current patient monitoring protocols, devices, and best practices. Three brief online modules introduce case-based scenarios, as well as access to a dedicated discussion board. Supported by an educational grant from Medtronic.

Anesthesia Toolbox Collaborative Learning Community
This platform enables anesthesiology departments and residency programs to create, peer review, and share educational resources. Educational resources include e-learning modules, quiz questions, problem-based learning discussions, podcasts, lecture slides, online learning modules, simulation scripts, procedural skills training guides, competency assessments, and more.

Resident Career Development Curriculum (Members Only)
Increase your exposure to the anesthesiology specialty through this new video series for residents. Explore topics on career development, how to better prepare yourself with unbelievable cases from the OR, and learn how ASA involvement can positively impact your career.

Education Center: Residents and Students
20 complimentary patient safety courses just for residents. Residency program directors have hand-selected patient safety courses based on ACGME core requirements and the ABA content outline to affirm your areas of successful performance and to recognize opportunities for improvement.

Study Guides

Successful ITE Preparation
ASA Resident Webinar - Best Practices for ITE Preparation

Initial Certification in Anesthesiology (PDF)
Review the content outline from the ABA for the In-Training, Part 1, BASIC and ADVANCED examinations.

Anesthesia BASIC Exam Study Guide
Prepare for the ABA BASIC Exam with a collection of online study resources, practice questions, keywords, and more, compliments of ASA.

ABA ADVANCED Exam Resources
Study for the ABA ADVANCED Exam with leading textbooks, question banks, and trusted resources, compliments of ASA.

ABA APPLIED Exam Resources
Tap into trusted APPLIED Exam resources for your oral boards, compliments of ASA.

Anesthesiology ITE Exam Resources
Study effectively for the annual ITE, or In-Training Exam offered by the ABA. Find out more about the exam and access helpful resources and tips, compliments of ASA.

Podcasts

Residents in a Room Podcast
Get real advice from real residents! Residency can be demanding, rewarding, and overwhelmingly stressful, but you’re not alone. Episodes feature residents like you in conversation around topics of shared interest. From clinical specialties to work-life balance to life after residency, this podcast is your source for useful, timely, and entertaining advice and resources—all geared for helping you succeed in residency and beyond. Access episodes on your favorite Podcast app or online. 

ANESTHESIOLOGY Podcasts
Each month, ANESTHESIOLOGY issues an Editor-in-Chief podcast highlighting research and editorials in that issue. Additional podcasts include discussions with the authors of articles, adding context to their research.

Central Line Podcast Series
Join the dialogue on current issues and advocacy and see how you can make an impact. Listen to the Central Line podcast series for conversations regarding challenges in the field and opportunities to advance anesthesiology.

Reading

Trusting Yourself after an Emergency
ASA Community members offer insights into rebuilding self-confidence.

4 Ways to Get Valuable, Actionable Feedback
ASA Community members offer four tips for anesthesiology residents seeking valuable, actionable feedback. 

A Different Kind of Tweetorial: How Twitter Helped Integrate My Personal and Professional Identities
Learn how social media platforms such as Twitter can assist in academic growth and development. Read about Dr. Anderson's experience with Twitter and how it helped her advance in her career. 

Explore

Residents & Fellows Track
The Residents & Fellows Track is a two-day course that provides foundational concepts in practice management so attendees can meet and excel at the non-clinical demands unique to starting out in practice. Check out the session description, learning objectives, and agenda.

ANESTHESIOLOGY annual meeting
Deepen your understanding about what’s affecting the specialty and gain access to exclusive resources and thought leaders in the specialty. Check out the Residents & Fellows Program for details. 

Subspecialty Organizations
If you'd like to pursue a subspecialty, start early. Find out where to look and what questions to ask to line up a rotation.

Young Physicians
As a physician starting out in practice there’s a lot you’ve experienced and even more to learn. Get the resources and education you need for success. Explore now.