2023 New Chair Workshops

The Association of Academic Anesthesia Chairs (AAAC) will be hosting a virtual workshop for new Chairs via Zoom over two days:

  • Thursday, June 29, 2023 6:00pm EST to 8:00pm EST
  • Tuesday, July 25, 2023 from 6:00pm EST to 8:00pm EST

Participants are welcome to attend one or both sessions. Even if you are not a "new" Chair – veteran Chairs are welcome to attend to refresh their knowledge and contribute to the discussions.

Topics to be discussed over the two sessions include:

  • Delegation Skills (June 29)
  • Negotiations (June 29)
  • Lessons Learned: If Only I Had Known These When I Started (July 25)
  • Faculty Recruitment (July 25)
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AAAC New Chair Session #1

Thursday, June 29
(All Times in Eastern Time Zone)

6:00 – 6:05pm :: Welcome and Introduction to Session
Moderator: Michael C. Lewis, MD, FASA

6:05 – 7:25pm :: Roundtables

  • Delegation Skills
    Cynthia A. Wong, MD
  • Negotiations
    Jeffrey S. Berger, MD, MBA

6:05 – 6:45pm :: Roundtable 1

6:45 – 7:25pm :: Roundtable 2

7:25 – 7:30pm :: Break

7:30 – 8:00pm :: Bringing it All Together and Take Home Message
Moderator: Michael C. Lewis, MD, FASA

AAAC New Chair Session #2

Tuesday, July 25
(All Times in Eastern Time Zone)

6:00 – 6:05pm :: Welcome and Introduction to Session
Moderator: Michael C. Lewis, MD, FASA

6:05 – 7:25pm :: Roundtables

  • Lessons Learned: If Only I Had Known These When I Started!
    Peter Rock, MD, MBA, FCCM
  • Faculty Recruitment
    Cynthia A. Lien, MD

6:05 – 6:45pm :: Roundtable 1

6:45 – 7:25pm :: Roundtable 2

7:25 – 7:30pm :: Break

7:30 – 8:00pm :: Bringing it All Together and Take Home Message
Moderator: Michael C. Lewis, MD, FASA

Register Today