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June 1999
Volume 63 |
Number 6
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ASA at a Glance |
The following figures were compiled by
ASA staff from available membership data as of April 1999. Percentages
reflect just less than 1 percent of unaccountable data due to
individual member records with insufficient information.
The ASA demographics survey is mailed
annually to members based on their month of birth or when a change
in their practice occurs (change of address, membership status,
etc.) The survey requests information about the member's mode
of practice, years in practice, age, gender, etc.
Total
ASA Membership =
35,547
Membership by Age
The greatest number of ASA members (37.1
percent) are between the ages of 35-44. The second largest group
(25.8 percent) includes ages 45-54
Membership Status
Active members make up the largest
segment (67 percent) of ASA's total membership with resident members
comprising about 12 percent.
Primary Modes of Practice
These figures represent 86 percent of ASA active members who have
returned physician demographic surveys and do not include residents
who cannot stipulate practice affiliations. While the percentages
may not reflect the entire ASA membership, they are indicative of
the current trend toward private group practice.
Membership by Gender
The number of female anesthesiologists has been increasing at a
slow but steady rate of about 1 percent every two years, according
to ASA data.
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