The New England Anesthesia Resident (NEAR) Conference is an annual regional gathering for medical students, residents, fellows, and attending anesthesiologists across New England and beyond. Established in 2007, the conference was created to give trainees opportunities to present scholarly work, learn beyond the operating room, and build connections with peers and attendings across the region.  

After a brief pause during the COVID pandemic, the NEAR Conference was relaunched in 2024 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and has continued to grow. The event features keynote addresses, speaker panels and breakout sessions on topics ranging from current issues facing anesthesiology to financial planning, and a platform for oral and poster presentations of original research and medically challenging cases. Awards are given for outstanding presentations, and the day concludes with networking socials.  

This year's NEAR Conference will be held at Boston Medical Center on Saturday, September 26^th 2026. The current Keynote Speaker will be announced soon along with the planned breakout sessions.

Whether you’re a medical student exploring anesthesiology, a resident eager to present research and connect with colleagues, or an attending interested in engaging with the next generation of anesthesiologists, this conference offers a full day of learning, networking, and community.

We encourage you to register today and look forward to seeing you for an exciting and engaging day!