AOCA - American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiologists

11/13/2025

The American Osteopathic Association's Emerging DO Platform is a first-of-its-kind digital hub designed to strengthen the osteopathic community through shared insights and mentorship.

Students: Explore Residency Insights to compare programs and learn directly from current residents and program directors.
Physicians/Residents: Share your own Alumni Insights to guide future DOs.
Mentorship: Join as a mentor or mentee—or participate in group discussions—to build meaningful professional connections.

Explore the platform and learn more: https://www.aoiassn.org/emergingdo

11/05/2025

AOCA membership renewals are now open for 2026!

Stay connected with your AOCA community, access valuable education and resources, and continue advancing the practice of osteopathic anesthesia together.

Join or renew your membership today at www.aocaonline.org/join-aoca

10/29/2025

Looking to grow your team or take the next step in your career?
The AOCA Job Board connects osteopathic anesthesiologists, residents, and employers nationwide.

✅ Free job postings for AOCA members
✅ Resume uploads and job alerts for seekers
✅ Competitive rates for non-members

Start exploring today: https://aoca.mcjobboard.net/jobs

10/22/2025

Save the Date! Join us October 21–24, 2026, at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV for the AOCA Annual Convention & Conclave, co-located with AOA's OMED26.

Connect, learn, and advance your practice with peers and experts under this year’s theme — “Don’t Gamble with Patient Safety.”

10/15/2025

One month later, we’re still reflecting on the incredible energy and connections from the AOCA 2025 Annual Convention in Savannah. Thank you to all who joined us to learn, collaborate, and celebrate the practice of osteopathic anesthesiology.

https://www.aocaonline.org/annual-conclave-and-convention

10/08/2025

Missed the AOCA 2025 Annual Convention? You can still access all the top-quality anesthesia education and CME on your schedule.

✅ Earn up to 22.5 AOA Category 1-A Credits or AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
💻 Watch anytime, anywhere—at home, work, or on the go
🔁 Revisit sessions at your own pace

Recordings will be available starting Dec. 10, but you can register now to secure your spot and we’ll send you access as soon as the content is ready.

Register Now: https://tinyurl.com/348t8exz

10/01/2025

We had the honor of bringing together five of AOCA’s past female presidents during the AOCA 2025 Annual Convention in Savannah: Drs. Ursula Landman, Jennifer Hargrave, Adele King, Sandra Cifor, and Jessica Goeller. (Not pictured: Dr. Toni Patterson).

Their leadership and dedication have shaped AOCA’s history and continue to inspire our future.

Explore more about our legacy and hear interviews with past AOCA presidents on our History of AOCA page ➡️ https://www.aocaonline.org/history-of-aoca

09/29/2025

We're honored to receive the 2025 AOA Outstanding Affiliate Award!

Congratulations to the AOCA - American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiologists, recipient of a 2025 Outstanding Affiliate Award!

09/24/2025

Join us for the AOCA November Second Sunday Webinar Series featuring Frederick Balzer, MD, who will be speaking on "A More Coherent Approach to Managing Vasoplegic Shock" — a deep dive into the future of shock resuscitation. Explore the limits of conventional treatments, gain new insights into cellular mechanisms, and discover how microcirculatory monitoring and hemodynamic coherence can transform patient outcomes.

Dr. Balzer is a board-certified anesthesiologist and teaching faculty at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Balzer brings a wealth of experience—from cutting-edge gene therapy research at UPenn to nearly a decade in private practice. Since joining Jefferson in 2019, he’s been a key mentor to new residents in the OR. Off-duty? He wrangles 4 Ridgebacks, 21 chickens, and two teenagers in South Jersey.

Register for AOCA's Second Sundays webinar, taking place November 9 from 4-5pm ET at https://aocaonline.org/second-sundays-webinar-series

09/17/2025

Welcome to AOCA's newest Board of Governors Members! We are excited to have Drs. Ashley Bailey-Classen, Dana Darwish, and Roy Skousen serving the College and our members.

09/09/2025

Thank you to all of the young investigators who joined us this weekend to present their research in the form of poster and oral presentations. A huge shoutout to the resident and medical student winners of the complex case and scientific investigation competition!

09/09/2025

Congratulations to our amazing members who became fellows over the weekend at the Annual Conference in Savannah! AOCA is so proud of your achievements and contributions to the college!