Association of University Anesthesiologists

This reward is given to the author of the best research paper submitted by a resident or fellow 🎉 👏

AUA 2026 Annual Meeting - Abstract Winner Highlight Congratulations to Ian A. Jones, MD who received the AUA 2026 Abstract Award, Lisa Wise-Faberowski Resident Prize for Research Excellence.

This reward is given to the top scoring abstracts in the areas of pediatric anesthesia or perioperative medicine by an early-stage academic anesthesiologist 🎉 👏

AUA 2026 Annual Meeting - Abstract Winner Highlight Although he was not able to receive the award in person, we would like to honor his achievements! Congratulations to Lucas Skoda, MD who received the AUA 2026 Abstract Award, Junior Faculty Research Award for Clinical Science.

This reward is given to the top scoring abstracts in the areas of pediatric anesthesia or perioperative medicine by an early-stage academic anesthesiologist 🎉 👏

AUA 2026 Annual Meeting - Abstract Winner Highlight Congratulations to Julie J. Hwang, MD who received the AUA 2026 Abstract Award, Junior Faculty Research Award for Laboratory Science.

Make sure to nominate a college before our AUA Member Nomination application closes! The deadline is tomorrow, Wednesday, April 15th, 2026. View our website for more information: buff.ly/hcuWFrU

This reward is given to the author of the best research paper from a fellow or resident 🎉 👏

AUA 2026 Annual Meeting - Abstract Winner Highlight Congratulations to Saptaparni Hazra, MBBS, MD who received the AUA 2026 Abstract Award, Margaret Wood Resident Prize for Research Excellence.

AUA 2026 Annual Meeting - Abstract Winner Highlight Congratulations to Nima Sadrian, MD who received the AUA 2026 Top Oral Abstract. He was invited to present their abstract as an oral presentation during the meeting 🎉 👏

AUA 2026 Annual Meeting - Abstract Winner Highlight Congratulations to Kishanee Haththotuwegama, SCB who received the 2026 Abstract Resident Travel Award. This reward is given to the top scoring abstract submitted by a resident or fellow 🎉 👏

...recognized by the broader academic anesthesia community as a significant leader in the academic anesthesiology profession, at this year's AUA 2026 Annual Meeting! 🎉 👏

Congratulations to Cynthia Wong, MD, who received the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award, which is the highest and most prestigious award given to a member of the organization...

to developing scholars, educators, practitioners and the next generation of leaders in academic anesthesiology, at this year's AUA 2026 Annual Meeting! 🎉 👏

Congratulations to Ted Sakai, MD, PhD, MHA, FASA, who received the 2026 Active Member of the Year Award, given in recognition of an active member for their commitment to the advancement of academic anesthesiology and their dedication...

Congratulations to Harriet W. Hopf, MD, FUHM, FASA, FWHS, who received the 2026 Mentoring Award. This is awarded to an AUA member in recognition of their commitment to mentorship and sponsorship of faculty members in anesthesiology, at this year's AUA 2026 Annual Meeting! 🎉 👏

Congratulations to Marc L. Dickstein, MD, who has received the 2026 Education Innovation Award, which celebrates and recognizes new and innovative developments in medical education, at this year's AUA 2026 Annual Meeting! 🎉 👏

Celebrate World Health Day with us! 🎉

Happening on Wednesday, April 8th. Join us for this interactive webinar where we will discuss incivility in perioperative care and its effect on our teammates and patients. Register here: buff.ly/XyQQMoM

Here is a quick recap of the AUA 2026 Annual Meeting that happened this past weekend! Thank you to everyone who made this event amazing! A big thank you to @UWAnesthPainMed for hosting this year's annual meeting! See you all in 2027! We will be sending out CME emails shortly!