NEAR Steering Committee Overview

The New England Anesthesia Residents Conference (NEAR) Steering Committee, part of the Massachusetts Society of Anesthesiologists (MSA), evolved from the original NEAR sub-committee established in 2011. This transition, initiated by then-President Ruben J. Azocar, MD, aimed to enhance support for the conference and preserve its focus on residents.

In 2012, the International Anesthesia Research Society invited top NEAR presenters to the IARS meeting, validating the conference's value. The committee was restructured in 2013 under Roman Schumann, MD, leading to the current Steering Committee, which includes dedicated anesthesiologists from New England.

Goals of the Steering Committee

1. Ensure Continuity

   • Maintain a list of past NEAR meetings and recruit state societies to promote the conference.

2. Support Hosts

   • Develop a framework for organizing the conference, sharing best practices, and providing access to resources.

3. Preserve the Spirit

   • Assist host institutions in designing programs that reflect the conference’s original intent.

The Steering Committee is committed to guiding the NEAR Conference as a vital platform for New England Anesthesiology Residents. 

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