2026 | Spring Issue
by Zhongcong Xie, MD, PhD, FASA
2026 | Spring Issue Newsletter
It is with deep gratitude and a strong sense of responsibility that I begin my term as President of the Association of University Anesthesiologists (AUA). For more than seven decades, AUA has served as a cornerstone of academic anesthesiology by advancing scientific discovery, promoting education, improving anesthesia practice and developing physician-scientists and academic leaders. I am honored to have the opportunity to serve this exceptional community and to build upon the strong foundation established by prior AUA leadership.
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Looking Ahead: Annual Meeting Panels in Development
by Arna Banerjee, MD, MMHC, FCCM
2026 | Spring Issue Newsletter
Looking Ahead: Annual Meeting Panels in Development
The EAB’s Annual Meeting panel will offer a thoughtful, forward-looking discussion of the rapidly evolving landscape of medical education. Our panelists, Calvin Gruss, MD, MS, MSACI, Elizabeth Sinz, MD, MEd and Lawrence F. Chu, MD will examine how learning management systems and multimedia platforms are reshaping content access and enabling more personalized, interactive learning experiences. They will also highlight advances in technology and simulation—tools that are bringing training closer to real clinical practice through high-fidelity, low-risk environments.
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MEB Report
by Michael Aziz, MD
2026 | Spring Issue Newsletter
The membership engagement advisory board is excited to see you all at the AUA Annual Meeting in Seattle. We plan to honor some who have made special contributions to the field recipients at the meeting with special service awards. We mostly look forward to the opportunity to hear from you. Tell us what your needs are and how the AUA can best serve academic faculty in your institution.
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The countdown for “Funding your research program – there is more than one fish in the sea”by Christina Pabelick, MD
2026 | Spring Issue Newsletter
The countdown is running for the upcoming AUA meeting (March 27 – 29, 2026 in Seattle, WA). We hope to see you all at the meeting, ready to listen, learn but more importantly participate in engaging discussions on a wide range of topics (abstracts and talks) as well as the panel discussion “Funding your research program – there is more than one fish in the sea”.
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2026 Annual Meeting Update
2026 | Spring Issue Newsletter
The annual meeting is around the corner; the theme of this annual meeting is Discovery, Mentorship and Adaptive Learning in Evolving Healthcare Environment. It will be held from Friday, March 27, 2026, to Sunday, March 29, 2026, at The University of Washington Husky Union Building (HUB) in Seattle, Washington. Join us as we have an amazing lineup of speakers waiting to share their amazing knowledge and work with people. We hope to see you all there!
Additionally, join us at the Burke Museum Saturday night for the Membership Reception! There is no additional fee for AUA members to participate, but guest tickets are available for $55 each!
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2026 AUA Member Nominations are Currently Open
2026 | Spring Issue Newsletter
We are excited to announce that our round 1 of our 2026 Member Nominations is currently open!
If you are currently a AUA Member wanting to nominate a non-member, please review the AUA New Member Nomination Checklist and Guidelines to ensure that their accomplishments are consistent with that of a successful application.
If you are not currently an AUA Member, please reach out to a current Active AUA Member to get nominated.
Deadline: April 15th, 2026
Announcements will be around June 30th, 2026
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Welcome New AUA Members!
Congratulations and welcome to the new AUA Members for the 2025, Round 2 nomination Cycle!
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