SPA Spotlight Series

Would you like to learn more about life in pediatric anesthesiology? The SPA Spotlight Series is for you!

We are hosting a webinar series called SPA Spotlight on Careers in Pediatric Anesthesiology (SPA Spotlight Series). With each webinar, a panel of pediatric anesthesiologists from around the country will discuss their paths in the field and share their current work and expertise.

 

UPCOMING SPOTLIGHT
SPA Spotlight Series: From Interest to Match: Guide to Anesthesiology Residency Application
Wednesday, May 27, 2026; 8:00-9:00pm ET

Meeting Registration – Zoom
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Moderator:
Sarah Jung, BS
SPAERS Trainee Leader
MD Candidate, Class of 2028
Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Panelists:
Allison Thoeny, MD
Residency Program Director
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson

Iman Soliman, MD
SPAERS Trainee Leader
CA-2 / PGY-3
Johns Hopkins Department of Anesthesiology

Katherine Keech, MD
Director of Medical Student Education
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Join us for an engaging discussion about our panelists’ experiences as leaders in anesthesiology residency programs and medical student education!

Learning Objectives:
Outline the timeline for residency application
Describe the elements of the residency application packet
Identify publicly available resources that can help gauge competitiveness and their limitations


PAST SPOTLIGHTS
November 18, 2025 – Careers in Pediatric Anesthesiology: Insights, Inspiration, and Impact
May 7, 2025 – How to be Competitive for Anesthesiology Residency
October 24, 2024 – Navigating the Unknown: Expert Advice on Anesthesiology Residency Interviews and Application
June 26, 2024 – Careers in Pediatric Anesthesiology: Parenting in Pediatric Anesthesiology
January 24, 2024 – Careers in Pediatric Anesthesiology: Pediatric Anesthesiology and Different Practice Sessions
November 16, 2023 – Careers in Pediatric Anesthesiology: Pediatric Anesthesiology and Global Health