AANA25 Non-Scientific Access Pass-GENERAL SESSION: AANA Awards, Announcement of the 2025-2026 Board of Directors Slate (Main Stage)

GENERAL SESSION: AANA Awards, Announcement of the 2025-2026 Board of Directors Slate (Main Stage)

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Video Summary

The video highlights recognition and awards within the ANA community. Mark Hutchinson, Joe Toro, and John Dickens were celebrated for their extensive volunteer efforts, leadership roles, and contributions in education, international outreach, and program development. Joe Toro notably advanced simulation training and mentorship. John Dickens was honored for his dedication to securing ongoing funding for MAS programs. The Stephen J. Schneider Award was presented to Benjamin Dome for excellence in teaching. Several research awards recognized significant studies, including those by Drs. Ivan Wong, Adnan Sethna, Scott Feely, and others, while multiple research grants were distributed to promising projects. The traveling fellowship, showcasing visits to NYU, Mayo Clinic, and Duke University, was emphasized as a career-changing opportunity. New ANA officers were announced: Joe Toro (2nd Vice President), Brian Waterman (Secretary), Jason Dragoo (Treasurer), and others. The program concluded with a reminder of upcoming sessions and social events.

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Moderators: Alan S. Curtis, M.D., FAANA, Michael J. O’Brien, M.D., FAANA
S. Joshua Szabo, M.D. | Jonathan F. Dickens, M.D., COL., USAR | James W. Stone, M.D., FAANA | John M. Tokish, M.D., FAANA

Keywords

ANA community awards

volunteer recognition

simulation training mentorship

Stephen J. Schneider Award

research grants and fellowships

ANA new officers