Ready to represent your program at the College Bowl?
The AANA Anesthesia College Bowl is back with an exciting new Jeopardy®-style format. Residents from across the country will face off at Annual Congress 2026 in Boston. A total of 36 residents will be selected to represent their programs in this high-energy, team-based competition that tests clinical knowledge, critical thinking and collaboration.
If you’re interested in participating, reach out to your program administrator and ask to be nominated. Nominations are due April 1, 2026. Will your knowledge and skills help the resident team continue their winning streak against the CRNA Challenge team?
Opening soon: AANA Foundation Resident Scholarship Applications
Financial support is available to help offset the cost of your nurse anesthesia education. Last year, the AANA Foundation awarded 94 scholarships totaling $278,250 to residents nationwide. If you’re an AANA member enrolled in an accredited program, don’t miss this opportunity. Applications open soon through March 1.
Are patient interactions becoming tasks? How to stay connected in the OR
This video series features CRNA/nurse anesthesiologists and residents answering your questions with real-world insights on wellness during training. The first episode explores how to stay emotionally connected to patients and avoid treating care like a transaction, with guidance from Donna Keeney, DNAP, MS, CRNA, APRN.
Season two of Grade 1 View launched this month with new voices, fresh perspectives, and the same honest conversations future CRNA/nurse anesthesiologists count on. Founding host Olivia Conn, DNP, RN introduces the new host team as they share real stories about the path to CRNA school and the power of community.
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