ANESTHESIOLOGY Daily News

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Stars are aligning at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026

This year’s meeting brings education, entertaining and informative speakers, networking, and more to advance your patient care and practice.

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Oct. 15-22: Save on bestselling ASA education!

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Thanks to ASA’s supporters

FAER-Helrich Research Lecture: ‘The Prepared Mind’

The call for a system-wide approach to improve high-risk surgical patient outcomes

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Curiosity, connection, and career fit

Anesthesiologists say success in your professional path begins with knowing yourself.

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The debate over GLP-1 drugs and anesthesia safety

Less rigorous research methods contribute to confusion over the path forward.

CAPE: Moving from Economic Policy Groundwork to Strategic Action

CAPE: Moving from Economic Policy Groundwork to Strategic Action

The CAPE Incubator Team has created member resources, developed policy analyses, and supported advocacy efforts.

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ASA, AQI launch next-generation NACOR registry via Epic collaboration

New anesthesia clinical registry promises quality and expanded research opportunities.

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ASA PLUS: Personalized Learning + Unlimited Streaming

Meet your new personalized learning subscription. With unlimited streaming, expert-led education, short-form videos, personalized content recommendations, and more, ASA PLUS makes it easy to fit learning into your schedule. Access content from ANESTHESIOLOGY®, ASA® ADVANCE, ASA Originals, and more — whenever and wherever you want. Stop by the Information Center today to see it in action.

Explore ASA PLUS.

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Discover more at the ASA Resource Center

Explore ASA education, publications, member benefits, and more all in one place. Stop by for a product demo, get answers to your questions, or connect with ASA staff who are ready to help. You can also renew your membership on-site and receive a special gift.

Find us at Booth 1061!

Central Line Inside the Monitor Podcast – Advocacy: Our Future Is in Our Hands

Central Line Inside the Monitor Podcast – Advocacy: Our Future Is in Our Hands

The Grassroots Battle is Won by Those Who Show Up

The Grassroots Battle is Won by Those Who Show Up

Congratulations to the 2026 Excellence in Research and Presidential Scholar Award Winners

Congratulations to the 2026 Excellence in Research and Presidential Scholar Award Winners

CAPE: Moving from Economic Policy Groundwork to Strategic Action

CAPE: Moving from Economic Policy Groundwork to Strategic Action

Making a Dent in the Academic Universe

Making a Dent in the Academic Universe

Mark A. Warner, MD, to Present ‘Evolution of the Anesthesia Patient Safety Movement in America’

Mark A. Warner, MD, to Present ‘Evolution of the Anesthesia Patient Safety Movement in America’

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See what’s waiting for you in the Exhibit Hall

The doors open at 10 a.m. Saturday, so get ready to explore what’s new from industry partners, connect with innovators, and learn something new along the way. Check out the always-lively Hot Spots and be sure to stop by the ASA Resource Center, 10-10:45 a.m., for a chance to meet Dr. Glaucomflecken during a scheduled meet-and-greet.

Your Exhibit Hall adventure awaits.

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New this year: Start your Saturday with the Opening Session

Kick off the meeting with this year’s Opening Session, beginning at 8 a.m. in Ballroom 20ABCD. The Emery A. Rovenstine Memorial Lecture, “Reinvention, Stewardship, and the Making of an Anesthesiologist,” will be presented by James P. Rathmell, MD. It will be followed by the Keynote Session, “Humor and Humanity in Medicine,” presented by Will Flanary, MD, otherwise known as the acutely funny Dr. Glaucomflecken.

Learn more about the featured lectures and speakers.

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Check in today so you can hit the ground running

Registration is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in Exhibit Hall B2. For faster pickup, stop by Express Pick-Up 10 a.m.-9 p.m. at the Marriott Marquis Grand Ballroom Foyer (Lobby level). Both locations open at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday. Your main hub in Exhibit Hall B2 stays open throughout the meeting.

View full event schedule.