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Put your deep experience to work to benefit emerging anesthesiologists and the future of your specialty. ASA values your knowledge and expertise, encouraging retired members to contribute to policy discussions and mentor up-and-coming physicians.
If you've been an Active or Affiliate ASA member for 20+ years, or have given significant service to the society as defined by attaining the FASA designation, and have fully retired from practice*, there's no fee to retain your annual membership. You may also choose membership in your component of permanent resident or of previous practice, if such category is available. Membership in a state society is not required for ASA Retired members. To change your member category to Retired, email the ASA Member Services team.
*A retired member is defined as an individual who no longer receives any income from the clinical practice, research, or administrative work related to anesthesiology.
Make your commitment even more visible as a Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists
Your career contributions to quality, education, advocacy, and the specialty have made a difference. Now it’s time you say ”yes” to a FASA designation. This quick read will help inform your decision to apply. When you’re ready, apply online.
Keep current with Anesthesiology journal and ASA e-news
Continue to read the specialty's leading, peer reviewed journal, Anesthesiology® online each month. You'll also receive the latest anesthesiology and ASA news through the ASAP Weekly and Monday Morning Outreach e-newsletters and ASA Monitor Today news briefs. Browse Anesthesiology online now.
Contribute to policy and legislation discussions
Help shape the future of anesthesiology by getting involved with legislation and regulations that affect patient care and the scope of anesthesia practice. Many of the most important decisions are made at the state level, and you can make a difference by getting involved with your state component society. See what's happening in your state.
Share advice with emerging physicians
Provide your insights to guide young physicians on our collaborative online ASA Community forum. Browse the forum now.
Share your expertise
Impart your patient care, practice management, or life experience to eager readers by authoring an article for publication on the ASA Community blog. Residents and young physician anesthesiologists are always seeking insights and recommendations for establishing healthy finances, balancing work and life, growing their CVs, and developing leadership skills. See recent articles.
