Chris LaBudde, Co-Chair, Young Professionals Committee, Tufts University School of Medicine

I’m a fourth-year medical student currently applying into anesthesiology residency with a strong interest in leadership, collaboration, and strengthening the community within the specialty. In the MSA, I serve as Co-Chair of the Young Professionals (YoPro) Committee, where I help develop initiatives that support medical students and trainees. I founded the Anesthesia: Let’s Vent podcast initiative and now host the episodes with the support of fellow students at Tufts University School of Medicine. Through the podcast, we aim to highlight meaningful personal and professional stories in anesthesiology and explore the human side of the field. I’m incredibly grateful for the mentorship, support, and opportunities that have allowed me to grow within this community.