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June 2003
Volume 67 |
Number 6 |
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ASA Web
Site Casting Its ’Net Wide
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Looking
for the date and location of an anesthesia-related
conference? Want to keep up to date on the latest
political events pertinent to anesthesiology? Would
you like easy and instant access to hundreds of links
in every facet of the specialty? Of course you do,
and the answers to all your questions can be found
on the ASA Web site.
Technology Made Simple
The rapid advance of computer and Web-based technology
can be daunting even for the technologically adept.
But ASA’s number-one priority in the redesign
and restructure of its Web site was to make it user-friendly,
efficient and accessible to everyone.
In 2001, ASA’s Web site had a daily average
of 1,846 visitor sessions per day. In 2002, that number
increased to an average of 4,432 visitor sessions
per day! The growing number of visitors to the site
attest to the fact that members, members-to-be and
the lay public are reaping the benefits of this powerful
tool.
New graphics and a more intuitive interface make the
site more cosmetically appealing, but the improvements
are anything but superficial. The “What’s
New” section is updated
as quickly as news happens. Whether there is a Food
and Drug Administration alert pertinent to anesthesiology
or a congressional decision from Washington that will
affect the specialty, you will find information about
it on the ASA Web site.
Meetings Made Easy
Registration for the Annual Meeting has never been
easier. 2002 marked the first year that attendees
could register for the Annual Meeting through the
Web site, and 2,575 attendees chose to do so. That
number will certainly increase in 2003 as more attendees
realize how easy it is to search the meeting database,
create an itinerary and register for events online.
Through the “Calendars
for Meetings”
database, members also can find information
on seminars, conferences and other anesthesiology-related
activities.
Unlimited Resources
With its dedicated “Members
Only” section, the Web site
is a useful tool for ASA members to maintain their
member profiles, pay their dues online and have access
to the latest member news and updates.
Whether you are a high school student or a resident
in training, ASA’s “Resident
and Career information”
section can be an important resource for anyone interested
in pursuing a career in anesthesiology. Job seekers
as well as potential employers will find the “ASA
placement Service” an invaluable tool for screening
and posting practice opportunities.
Publications and Services
The Web site also provides resources for the lay public,
including patient education brochures, informative
slide shows and “frequently asked questions”
sections that provide information for both physician
and patient.
The site can truly be a one-stop shopping trip for
information on any ASA activity or product. Almost
all ASA publications, from standards and guidelines
to patient education brochures, are available to view
online. For the months of January 2003 through March
2003, the “Publications
and Services” page was the
second most visited of the entire site.
If it happens that the ASA Web site is not able to
directly supply you with the information you need,
the exhaustive “Links
of Interest” section will
lead you to any anesthesiology-related subject you
desire.
Visit the ASA Web site today at <www.ASAhq.org>!
If you have comments or suggestions about the ASA
Web site, please send them to ASA’s Web site
Administrator Anita Abbatacola at <a.abbatacola@ASAhq.org>.
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