Missouri Society of Anesthesiologists

Fellow, Resident, and Medical Student Component

MSA is dedicated to supporting medical students as they navigate their training and career paths. We invite you to submit your questions about residency, career development, advocacy, or the future of anesthesiology.

Have a Question About Training or Your Future Career?

2025-26 MSA Resident Component Officers:

John Merlo, MD, President (SLU)
Shaan Patel, MD, MPH, Vice President (Wash U)

Board of Residents:

SLU: Thomas Oh, MD
Wash U: Peter Wittl, DO
University of Missouri-Columbia: Jared Olson, DO
University of Missouri-Kansas City: Jourdan Penman, DO

Faculty Members:

Mirjana Vustar, MD, Chair
Matt Brown, DO, MSA President
Amy Cabbabe, MD, FASA, MSA President-Elect
George Tseng, MD, FASA
Shady Adib, MD, FASA
Kasey Brooks, MD
Erin Adams, MD
Kacy Chau, MD
Deborah Trigg, MD
Hamed Sadeghipour, MD
Steven McAfee, MD

Are you a medical student, anesthesiology resident, fellow or have experience working with residents? Join the MSA Fellow, Resident, and Medical Student Component! This committee is comprised of medical students, fellows, residents and resident faculty from each of the anesthesiology programs in the state.

Missouri Anesthesiology Residency Programs:

Interested in learning more?

Interest Form

ASA Resident Component

Resident Component Bylaws

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Mirjana Vustar, MD - MSA Resident Component Chair | Jim Kelly, MD, FASA - MSA Resident Liaison