2026 Annual Meeting Call for Abstracts
The AUA Annual Meeting focuses on academic anesthesiology and accepts scientific abstract submissions. AUA submissions are eligible for Abstract Award presentations, Top Oral Abstract presentation, or as posters to be viewed in person during the AUA meeting. The submission deadline has been extended until December 3, 2025.
Call for Award Nominations
The AUA is accepting award nominations with a deadline of December 3, 2025. To learn more about the awards, please click the button below.
An Open Letter to ASA and AUA Members – October 2024
Sexual Harassment in Academic Medicine: A Pervasive Issue Across All Medical Specialties
We read with interest the AAMC's "State of Women in Academic Medicine 2023-2024" report,1 highlighting significant progress and ongoing challenges in gender equity within academic medicine. Key findings in anesthesiology include the following:
- Increase proportion of women chairs of academic anesthesiology departments from 13% in 2004 to 18% in 2024.
- Narrow (but present) compensation gap between men and women in our specialty, with women making $0.94 on the dollar compared to men
- Persistent presence of gender harassment within anesthesiology, with 1 in 2 women and 1 in 4 men experiencing a form of sexual harassment in the past 12 months.
Mentoring Program
AUA's mission is to promote excellence in academic anesthesiology through mentorship; promotion of diversity and inclusivity; and professional growth throughout the careers of educators, academic leaders, and researchers.
To become a Mentor and Sponsor, please review, complete, and submit the Mentor and Sponsor registration form
