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The Value of ASA Membership for You as an Academic Anesthesiologist
Lead at the forefront of innovation: Through ASA, you gain the tools to lead with purpose and influence, accessing world-class education, robust research support, and powerful health policy work that amplify your voice and expand your impact on the future of perioperative care.
Drive discovery and shape what’s next in anesthesiology through research opportunities, grant programs, and scientific forums that help you advance clinical excellence while inspiring the next generation of innovators.
Protect and Advance Academic Medicine
With ASA working on your behalf, your academic practice environment is protected and strengthened. You benefit from efforts that support Graduate Medical Education (GME) funding, advance patient safety policies, and ensure your perspective is heard by policymakers.
Through ASA’s work, you see our specialty elevated with greater visibility, stronger recognition of your contributions to discovery and education, and meaningful investment in future physician-investigators through alignment with FAER.
You’re also part of a unified voice: ASA has joined more than 160 organizations to oppose federal limits on funding for peer-reviewed publications (PDF), reinforcing our commitment to research quality, academic anesthesiology, and the continued advancement of science and patient care.
Grow Your Academic Career with ASA
Invest in your professional growth, strengthen academic medicine, and amplify your impact with these opportunities:
Stay informed, stay influential, and stay ahead. ASA membership connects you with a dedicated network of anesthesiologist experts and leaders devoted to advancing science, improving patient care, and promoting the essential contributions of academic departments.
Last updated by: ASA Department of Marketing and Communications
Date of last update: July 6, 2026
You do not have to make a payment at this time, but you can reach out to your practice/group leader to find out when they plan to pay your dues. Email or call the ASA Support team for assistance: (630) 912-2552 or [email protected].
