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Education & Meetings

At IARS, we empower anesthesiology professionals around the world through cutting-edge education, immersive meetings and ongoing learning. Whether you’re in training, early in your career or a seasoned clinician or clinician-researcher, you’ll find opportunities to grow your knowledge, expand your network and enhance your impact.

What We Offer

Annual Meeting & Scholars’ Program

Our premier Annual Meeting, presented by IARS and the Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists, brings together over 1,200 clinicians, researchers and trainees from across the globe to explore state-of-the-art basic science, clinical advances and perioperative innovation.

The Scholars’ Program, held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting, offers early-career attendees dedicated sessions, mentorship, career development tools and chances to present your work.

Webinar Series

High-quality webinars covering the most pressing topics in anesthesia and perioperative medicine. Explore basic and clinical research from leading experts.

Free for the public; full members get access to recordings and the ability to earn CME credits through enduring materials when you can’t attend live.

Virtual Education Library

On-demand access to recordings of past Annual Meeting plenary and breakout sessions, webinars, case reports, and specialty content.

Access to content eligible for CME from the Anesthesia & Analgesia journals, Annual Meetings and webinars.

Ideal for brushing up on topics, staying current, or discovering new research areas.

Additional Educational Tools

  • OpenAnesthesia®:

    Free access to articles, podcasts, vodcasts and interviews on anesthesiology, critical care, pain and perioperative medicine.

  • Events calendar:

    Stay up to date with IARS and external educational meetings.

Why This Matters for You

  • Advance your career:

    Gain clinical insights, research exposure and skills that strengthen your practice, teaching or investigation.

  • Connect and collaborate:

    Meet colleagues, thought leaders and potential mentors from around the world.

  • Stay current, stay competitive:

    Medicine evolves rapidly. These resources ensure you’re up to date with the latest science, standards and innovations.

  • Flexible learning:

    Live events, recorded materials, virtual options so you can learn where and when it fits your schedule.