Emerging Professionals Membership
The College is comprised of dedicated leaders who share a commitment to building solutions to the challenges medical students face who are interested in practicing anesthesiology. AOCA is thankful to include many student voices on our active committees and looks forward to welcoming new students into the professional home for future and current physician anesthesiologists working to advance and promote the distinctive philosophy and practice of osteopathic anesthesiology. Our online application is your gateway to all the privileges and benefits of membership in the AOCA.Joining the AOCA is easy:
Are you a member of your college's Anesthesia Club and know your club would like to join? Contact [email protected]
Timothy D. Ernst AOCA Resident of the Year AwardThe Timothy D. Ernst AOCA Resident of the Year Award is designated to provide up to two residents with an opportunity to attend the AOCA Annual Convention in honor of Dr. Timothy D. Ernst who had a passion for education and always strived to help and mentor residents. The grant includes $1,000, plus complimentary meeting registration, and lodging at the convention hotel.
AOF Resident of the Year AwardThe Outstanding Resident of the Year (OROTY) Award recognizes and honors outstanding residents who embody a great spirit of altruism and whose combination of clinical promise, leadership, dedication, and commitment to Osteopathic--centered patient care separates them from their peers. The AOF’s Outstanding Resident of the Year Award is given annually to honor and co-recognize one outstanding resident per specialty and acknowledge professional excellence within the profession. A monetary award of $5,000 will be presented to one (1) recipient from each participating Specialty during OMED.
Scientific Abstract Presentation AwardsAbstract submissions are now being accepted for presentation at the 2023 AOCA Annual Convention & Conclave/VAPOR. Abstracts are accepted in two categories, complex case and scientific investigation. The peer-reviewed and accepted abstracts will be presented in a moderated poster scientific session on the afternoon of Saturday, September 30, 2023. Resident and Student presenters are eligible for monetary recognition for the top abstracts.
Call for PBLDsDo you have an interesting case that you would like to share? We would love to hear about it! Now is your opportunity to lead a small-group Problem-Based Learning Discussion (PBLD) at the 2023 Annual Convention & Conclave/VAPOR. Case types may include, but are not limited to, difficult airway, obstetrics/gynecology, orthopedics, and well-being/leadership. Students and residents are welcome to co-apply with a mentor. Benefit from networking opportunities, collaboration with mentors and peers, and presentation at a national conference on your CV.
AOBA Certification ExamsAmerican Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology (AOBA) initial certification exams are administered annually by remote proctor through MonitorEDU/Paradigm. Key Deadline Dates:
Critical Care Medicine, Pain Management, Pediatric Anesthesiology
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The AOCA welcomes doctors actively engaged in an ACGME-approved residency training program in anesthesiology and full-time students desiring to pursue a career in anesthesiology to apply for complimentary student or resident membership. The College encourages and supports emerging professionals through key career milestones and offers 
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