The Anesthesia History Association
announces the
2025 C. Ronald Stephen, M.D. Anesthesia History Essay Contest with the Raymond C. Roy, M.D. and Cornelia G. Roy Prize
To Program Directors of Anesthesiology Residency and Fellowship Training:
To American Society of Anesthesiologists Department Chairs:
To American Society of Anesthesiologists Resident Component Officers:
To American Society of Anesthesiologists Medical Student Component Officers:
In 1905 George Santayana famously said, “those who do not study history are condemned to repeat it.” Members of the Anesthesia History Association (AHA) would add that every anesthesiologist has an obligation to understand the history and progression of anesthesia practice and technology as part of our prerogative as professionals.
One of the most accomplished and revered professionals in the history of anesthesiology is Dr. C. Ronald Stephen. Dr. Stephens was an esteemed clinician, investigator, and mentor, as well as an early leader in the effort to preserve and teach the history of anesthesia.
In his honor and memory, the AHA established the Annual C. Ronald Stephen Anesthesia History Essay Contest, which is open to all medical students and physicians who write an essay of 2500 words or less during medical school, residency, or fellowship. The winner is invited to present their topic at the spring AHA Annual Meeting. Raymond C. Roy, M.D. and Cornelia G. Roy generously award the winning essay writer a prize of $1,000.00 to facilitate travel to the meeting.
The C. Ronald Stephens Essay presentation is one of the highlights of the Annual AHA Meeting. The winner and their guest will receive complimentary registration to the conference, which will be held April 25-27, 2025 in Rochester, MN. The winner may fund remaining travel costs with their award money.
Entries can be on any topic related to the history of anesthesiology, including subspecialties like pain medicine and critical care. Formatting and submission information can be found here .
Please email your entry to anesthesiology@ouhsc.edu by November 30th, 2024.
Thank you for your interest and participation in this annual event!
Sincerely,
Noel M. Giesecke, M.D.
President
Anesthesia History Association
mgiesecke@houstonmethodist.org
Kaitlyn J. Kulesus, D.O.
Chair, C. Ronald Stephen, MD
Anesthesia History Contest Committee
kaitlyn-kulesus@ouhsc.edu