FAER-Helrich Research Lecture

In 2001, FAER held the first FAER Honorary Research Lecture as a means of recognizing outstanding scholarship by a scientist in an effort to encourage young anesthesiologists to consider careers in research and teaching, which are crucial if anesthesiology is to maintain its reputation as a medical specialty continuously striving for excellence in patient care. In 2014, the Board of Directors voted to name the Honorary Research Lecture after Martin Helrich, MD, FAER’s first Executive Director who passed in 2013.

Now called the FAER-Helrich Research Lecture, this lecture is held annually at ANESTHESIOLOGY^®.

Selection Process

Each year, between April and August, FAER sources FAER-Helrich Research Lecturer nominations from current and past FAER Board members; Academy of Research Mentors in Anesthesia (ARMA) members; past Helrich lecturers; Society for Anesthesia Education and Research (SAER) member department chairs; and major individual donors. A letter of nomination and nominee CV is required when submitting a nomination.

Selection Criteria

Typically, FAER-Helrich Research Lecturers are Active members of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) and meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Has demonstrated extraordinary achievements in research or education
• Promotes the art and science of anesthesiology through education
• Is recognized for contributions to the research community
• Has shown significant leadership ability
• Able to present a lecture of interest
• Is approved by the Chair and President of FAER

FAER-Helrich Research Lecturers

Below is a full record of FAER-Helrich Research Lecturers. Note that hyperlinked names will direct to corresponding lecturer announcements from the ASA Monitor.