June 4, 2026

Resident in a Room Podcast: Behind the Scenes with the ABA

In May 2026, ABA President Mark Keegan, M.B., B.Ch., sat down with resident Drs. Natalie Koons, Sara Saenz and Andrew Ray on the American Society of Anesthesiologists’ (ASA) Resident in a Room podcast. Residents in a Room is the ASA’s podcast series for residents, by residents, featuring anesthesiologists-in-training from across the country putting it all out there, discussing their hopes, fears and expectations for residency and beyond.

In this episode, they discussed the scope of the ABA’s work, the new Resident Reach pilot program, how the ABA’s strategic plan impacts trainees and more.

Listen to the complete podcast below.

Find additional resident resources here, and visit our Strategic Plan page to learn more about how the ABA plans to intentionally engage residents and trainees.