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May 2000
Volume 64 |
Number 5
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ASA NEWS
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| ABA Announces
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Recertification Examination Dates for 2001
All certificates awarded by the American Board of Anesthesiology
(ABA) on or after January 1, 2000, will expire at the end of the
10th year following the year that the candidate passed the certifying
examination.
The ABA recertification program is voluntary for ABA diplomates
whose certification is not time-limited. ABA diplomates may take
the examination by computer at more than 350 test centers during
a two-week period, May 5-19, 2001. The ABA will inform applicants
of the test sites when the list is available.
Diplomates may obtain an application after July 1, 2000, either
on the ABA Web site or by
writing the ABA at 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 510, Raleigh,
NC 27607-6507.
Applicants may submit their application to the ABA directly
from the Web site. The ABA must receive completed recertification
applications by November 15, 2000.
1999 Problem-Based Learning Discussions Books Still Available
The 1999 Problem-Based Learning Discussions (PBLD) book is still
available at a cost of $15 per copy. The PBLD book presents the
105 cases discussed during the PBLD program at the 1999 ASA Annual
Meeting. For educational purposes, it allows the learner to read
each case and its objectives, review the model discussions and
references and then embark upon an individual study program to
identify and solve the problems posed in each case.
For U.S. orders, shipping and handling costs are included in
the price of the publication. For international orders, contact
the ASA Publications Department for shipping costs. Illinois residents
must add 8.25 percent sales tax to the total amount. Payment must
accompany all orders.
Workshop on Physician Well-Being Scheduled
The Workshop on Personal and Professional Well-Being departs
from ASA's clinical offerings and focuses instead on the anesthesiologist
as an individual. The program will be held on June 10-11, 2000,
at the Eastland Hotel in Portland, Maine.
This program is designed for anesthesiologists interested in
learning how to better manage their busy lives in order to move
into leadership positions. It includes stress and health management
for the individual, conflict resolution techniques for personnel
management and pointers on leadership skills and styles that can
aid in advancement in private or academic practice. The faculty
will discuss approaches to all of the above and expects audience
participation in the learning experience.
Saundra E. Curry, M.D., is the program chair. She will speak
on "The How-Tos of Stress Management." The other faculty and their
topics are:
- Joanne M. Conroy, M.D., "The How-Tos of Stress Management";
- Richard M. Flowerdew, M.D., "Conflicting Agendas in
Changing Times" and "Utilizing Leadership Strategies to Solve
Issues of Conflict";
- Esther Freeman, Ph.D., "Irritable Growl Syndrome: Conflict
in the Workplace ...Using Your Personality Type to Improve Communication"
and "Conflicts Outside of the Workplace";
- Charles H. McLeskey, M.D., "Characteristics of Effective
Leaders" and "Utilizing Leadership Strategies to Solve Issues
of Conflict";
- Susan L. Polk, M.D., "The Road to Success in Leadership:
Politics" and "Utilizing Leadership Strategies to Solve Issues
of Conflict";
- Michael A. E. Ramsay, M.D., "Stress -- How What You
Don't Know Can Hurt You" and "Conflicts in the Workplace";
- Stephan Thilen, M.D., "The RealAge™ Way to Take
Care of Yourself" and "Exercise Your Way to Better Health";
- Denham S. Ward, M.D., Ph.D., "Academic Achievement"
and "Utilizing Leadership Strategies to Solve Issues of Conflict."
The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)
has approved ASA to sponsor continuing medical education programs
for physicians.
ASA designates this continuing medical education program for 12
credit hours in category 1 of the Physician's Recognition Award
of the American Medical Association.
Registration is suggested by May 10, 2000. Registration fees are
$300 for ASA active members, $125 for resident members and $650
for nonmembers.
A block of rooms is being held at the Eastland Hotel until May
19, 2000. Reservation information will be sent to registrants
upon receipt of registration. The Eastland is a classic downtown
hotel within walking distance of "Old Port," museums and theaters.
Portland is a working harbor town that blends modern urban attractions
with historic architecture.
Continental, Delta, Northwest, United and US Airways are among
the airlines that serve Portland.
'Calendars for Meetings' Booklet Entries Invited
Twice each year, in January and July, ASA publishes a "Calendars
for Meetings" booklet that serves as an aid to all ASA members
by providing information about continuing education courses, seminars
and meetings in anesthesiology over the next five years. The booklet
further helps to provide department chairs, program directors
and component society officers with information that could prevent
overlaps and conflicts in meeting schedules.
The next edition of "Calendars for Meetings" will be distributed
with the July 2000 ASA NEWSLETTER. The deadline for submissions
for the booklet is June 1, 2000. Entries must be submitted
in writing and received at the ASA Executive Office by the deadline.
Submissions will not be taken by telephone. The "Calendars for
Meetings" booklets now include e-mail addresses, if available,
with the contact information.
For further information or to obtain submission forms, contact
the ASA Executive Office, Communications Department, 520 N. Northwest
Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068-2573; telephone (847) 825-5586;
e-mail <communications@ASAhq.org>.
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