Looking Ahead to PGA80
In December (11-14th), we will celebrate the eightieth anniversary of the PGA, our Society’s Annual Meeting, at NYC’s Marriot Marquis.
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NYSSA-PGA80 preview and meeting update for Sphere readers Registration is open and we encourage everyone to visit https://www.pga.nyc, to register and sign up early before the exciting (and many new) hands-on and small-group learning opportunities fill up. This is especially important if you need MOCA simulation and patient safety credits. NYSSA at the 2026 SCA […]
Read the articleThe 42nd Annual International Symposium: Clinical Update in Anesthesiology, Surgery and Perioperative Medicine
The 42nd Annual Update in Anesthesiology, Surgery and Perioperative Medicine, organized by the Department of Anesthesiology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, was held January 18th –23rd, 2026 at the Royal Sonesta San Juan in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Read the articleThe Role of Anesthesiology Assistants in the Anesthesiology Care Team Model
This article seeks to answer the fundamental questions surrounding the training and credentialing of CAAs and explore their equivalence to CRNAs.
Read the articleHighlights from the 2025 Young Investigator Research Contest
The 2025 Young Investigator Research Contest during PGA79 was a huge success! We were excited to have a large number of high-quality submissions, eight of which were selected for presentation during an engaging two-hour session.
Read the articleAn Early Exposure to Anesthesia, a Formal Training Before the Textbooks
When my application to medical school was rejected straight out of college, I felt as though my whole world got upended. What I did not realize at the time was that this unexpected detour would become one of the most formative experiences of my medical journey.
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An Early Exposure to Anesthesia, a Formal Training Before the Textbooks When my application to medical school was rejected straight out of college, I felt as though my whole world got upended. What I did not realize at the time was that this unexpected detour would become one of the most formative experiences of my […]
Read the articleCelebrating Connection and Excellence: Highlights from the 2025 ASA Annual Meeting in San Antonio
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) annual meeting and the Post Graduate Assembly of the NYSSA remain the premier events for anesthesiology, uniting thousands of colleagues from across the country to advance our specialty, foster collaboration, and celebrate our shared achievements. This year, the historic and vibrant city of San Antonio, Texas hosted the ASA Annual meeting.
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