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Keynote: Access the Pause: The Cognitive Edge in Modern Anesthesiology

June 6, 2026, 8:00 am - 9:45 am

Learning Objectives:

After attending this session, participants will be able to:
  1. Discuss the neuroscience of cognitive resilience.
  2. Use practical micro-tools in the operating room to regulate stress and enhance performance.
  3. Apply a leadership framework that uses physiologic and emotional regulation to support their professional voice.
  4. Gain a renewed vision of anesthesiology as a discipline of cognitive mastery.
1.I attended this session:(Required.)
2.Overall Session Evaluation
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The objectives were clearly stated 
The stated objectives were met 
I acquired new skills and/or knowledge
I was introduced to new perspectives on my current practice
The content was relevant to my learning needs
This session promoted interaction (i.e., Q&A, polling etc.)
3.This session encouraged me to consider changes to my practice
4.Which CanMEDS roles were addressed?
5.Moderator: Dr. James Kim
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The moderator was organized and managed the  session well
6.Speaker: Dr. Balachundhar Subramaniam
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Communicated clearly and effectively
Was knowledgeable about this topic
Used clear audiovisual aids, which enhanced the presentation
I would attend another presentation by this speaker in the future
7.Overall, how would you rate the quality and effectiveness of the speaker's presentation with 1 being poor and 10 being excellent?
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8.The session and presenter(s) were balanced and free from commercial bias
9.Please provide any additional comments or suggestions regarding this session, moderator(s), and speaker(s).
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