Master of Science in Anesthesia News

ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Homecoming

October 3, 2024

MSA Alumni invited to celebrate ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Homecoming and Reunion Weekend November 14-17, 2024


MSA @ ANESTHESIOLOGY 2024 

October 3, 2024

MSA Program students and faculty to attend ANESTHESIOLOGY 2024 #ANES24 in Philadelphia, PA on October 18-22, 2024


Important Update Regarding our Leadership Team 

September 1, 2024

We are excited to announce that our executive program director, Joseph Rifici, CAA, M.Ed., is stepping into a new quality assurance role within the program. This transition marks an exciting chapter for our team. Shane Angus, CAA, MSA, has entered into the role of Executive Program Director as of September 1, 2024.


MSA Program Leaders Recieve Pestigious Awards

August 1, 2024

Joseph M. Rifici, CAA, M.Ed. and Matthew P. Norcia, MD received prestigious awards for their outstanding contributions to their field. Joe was conferred emeritus membership in the AAAA, and Dr. Norcia received an endowed chair.


Meet the New Faces in the MSA Team

July 1, 2024

Welcome Kendra Gowen and Anna Russell to the MSA team! Kendra joins us as the Education Coordinator at the Austin location, having started in July. Anna also began in July, taking on the role of Admissions Counselor with the network team. We're excited to have them on board!


Welcome, Class of 2026

June 3, 2024

With over 50 years of experience training some of the world's finest anesthetists, we understand that diversity in background and interests fosters well-rounded, engaged, and compassionate professionals. This year's class is no exception!


Transforming Lives: Reflections from our Medical Mission Trip to the Philippines

May 1, 2024

Paige Cassibo and Jenna Derivera, first-year students in Washington, D.C., recently completed a medical mission trip to the Philippines with our partner, Medical Mission of Mercy. Read about Paige and Jenna's experience abroad.


MSA Students Attend ASA Annual Conference in New Orleans

November 14, 2022

ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Master of Science in Anesthesia students attended the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Annual Conference on October 21-25th.


Lance Carter, CAA ('07) receives the Elmer F. Pierson Good Teaching Award

September 10, 2021

Join us in congratulating Lance Carter, CAA ('07) on receiving the Elmer F. Pierson Good Teaching Award from University of Missouri - Kansas City. 


Introducing Washington, D.C. Student Leaders 

August 23, 2021

The ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ MSA Washington, D.C.  is pleased to announce the following students have been selected as student leaders: Pierce Kurek, Jenna Gardner, Ben Trieu, Parker Leduc, and Ryan Whitehouse. 


Introducing Houston Student Leaders

August 12, 2021

The ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ MSA Houston is pleased to announce the following students have been selected as student leaders: Meghan Mock, Elizabeth Ruggut, Diana Bui, and Curtis Stegman


Introducing Cleveland Student Leaders 

August 6, 2021

The ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ MSA Cleveland is pleased to announce the following students have been selected as student leaders: Libby Jubas, Baylee White, Alexandr Bokatch, Edward Duarte, Matej Turk, and Jennifer Mummah.


ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ MSA Program Alum elected as Legislative Committee Chair for the AAAA

March 18, 2021

Meet Alum, Nicole Cabell (MSA ‘17, Washington, DC) who was recently elected to serve as the Legislative Committee Chair for the American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants (AAAA).


Washington, D.C. White Coat Ceremony, Class of 2022

February 01, 2021

This week in Washington, DC we celebrated 27 first-year students in the Master of Science in Anesthesia Program in small-group white coat ceremonies.