Honoring Outstanding Service in Anesthesiology
The IARS Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes individuals who have significantly advanced the mission, programs, and global community of IARS through exemplary volunteer service. This award honors volunteers whose leadership, dedication, and passion make a lasting impact on the Society and the international anesthesia community.
Award Presentation
Prior to the T.H. Seldon Memorial Lecture at the IARS 2026 Annual Meeting, Montreal, Canada
Date & Time
Friday, May 1, 2026, 7:00 AM
Award Benefits
Award recipient receives complimentary registration to attend the IARS Annual Meeting, where they will be recognized for their service.
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Patrick N. Olomu, MD, FRCA Professor, Division Chief of Pediatric Anesthesia, and Anesthesiologist-in-Chief, Children’s Hospital of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA Congratulations to Dr. Patrick N. Olomu, recipient of the 2026 IARS Volunteer of the Year Award. This honor recognizes his outstanding leadership and service as International Subcommittee Chair, advancing the mission and global community of IARS. |
2026 Award Recipient
Patrick N. Olomu, MD, FRCA
Professor, Division Chief of Pediatric Anesthesia, and Anesthesiologist-in-Chief, Children’s Hospital of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Congratulations to Dr. Patrick N. Olomu, recipient of the 2026 IARS Volunteer of the Year Award. This honor recognizes his outstanding leadership and service as International Subcommittee Chair, advancing the mission and global community of IARS.
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