Central Line by American Society of Anesthesiologists - a podcast series for the anesthesia community

Dr. Jay Mesrobian joins Dr. Adam Striker to discuss the role of the humanities in medicine. They consider the intersection of art and science, how studying the humanities shapes leadership, whether medical schools are adequately preparing anesthesiologists to lead, and more. Recorded May 2026.

Dr. Zach Deutch interviews Drs. Itay Bentov and Frederick Sieber about perioperative care for older adults. Learn about postoperative neurocognitive complications, common misperceptions about the perioperative care of older adults, ASA’s recent practice advisory, and more. Recorded April 2026.

Dr. Brooke Trainer interviews Mr. Robert Avin, Vice President of USI Affinity, about the ins and outs of insurance. Find out what anesthesiologists at every career stage should consider, how to know if you’re truly covered, how ASA is working to help members meet their insurance needs, and more. Recorded April 2026.

Dr. Adam Striker talks to Dr. Thomas Vetter about his new role as editor-in-chief of the ASA Monitor. Learn about the responsibilities of an editor-in-chief, how the publication fits into the broader media landscape, changes on the horizon, and more. Recorded April 2026.

The guest editors of May’s ASA Monitor, Drs. Brooke Trainer and George Tewfik, discuss practice models with Dr. Zach Deutch. Listen in as they consider the wide array of career paths available to anesthesiologists and weigh competing concerns such as clinical environment decision making, payment, work-life balance, culture, and more. Recorded March 2026.