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Make your transition into practice easier with education and dedicated tracks at meetings that give you the information you need to succeed. At every stage of your career, ASA is by your side, providing support and resources designed to help you learn, grow and lead. Not a member? If you're in a qualifying anesthesiology residency or fellowship program full-time, your annual dues are only $31. After training, look forward to ASA's Early-Career Membership Program—a valued-priced ($299), three-year membership that delivers free learning and event registrations not available to other members.
“My networking opportunities and pursuing my career goals have been greatly enhanced by being a part of ASA. The value for resident members is outstanding. I am looking forward to my continued growth thanks to ASA.”
Complimentary courses to supplement your education
Access 28 patient safety courses that are always complimentary for resident members. They provide up to date information and cover many topics that may appear on your future exams. ASA also offers grant-funded courses that are always complimentary to both members and non-members. Additionally, better navigate the leadership and volunteer experience paths for personal and professional growth with ASA Leadership Academy. Modules 1 & 2 are free for ASA members.
Events to keep you at the forefront of the specialty
Connect with the greatest minds in the specialty and discover a wealth of information to help ease your transition into practice at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® annual meeting. Or, engage with nearly 1,000 industry experts and peers and zero in on issues you're likely to face as you move into practice at ASA® ADVANCE: The Anesthesiology Business Event. View all events.
Get real advice from real residents
Listen in on Residents in a Room for podcast episodes featuring residents like you in conversation around topics of shared interest. From clinical specialties to work life balance to life after residency, this podcast is your source for useful, timely, and entertaining advice and resources — all geared for helping you succeed in residency and beyond. Listen now.
Resources curated just for you
Find more information to help you consolidate or refinance your student loans. Stay informed with our resources and articles curated specifically for Residents. Leverage global, peer-reviewed resources to further your knowledge and skills through Anesthesia Toolbox. Take note of these steps (pdf) as you embark on your journey to become an anesthesiologist (curated by the workgroup of the ASA Committee on Residents and Medical Students). Fast track your quality improvement expertise with this new course: Leveraging Data for Quality Improvement Initiatives (only $99 for resident members).
Your future career
Find your future career using our Anesthesiology Career Center, and shake off the stress of residency with ASA's Early-Career Membership Program, a valued-priced three-year membership chock-full of free learning and event registration to help you transition into your first three years in practice.
Confidential clinician well-being resources
Feeling overwhelmed by life’s pressures, need a helping hand, want career or family advice, or find yourself in a health crisis, the SafeHaven program is designed to address your professional and personal challenges, including burnout, depression, stress, imposter syndrome, and more.
Share resources with patients
Explore a wealth of information for patients on preparing for anesthesia and surgery and risks associated with anesthesia and surgery, pain management, and opioids. Resources include patient stories, checklists, downloadable information, and more. Explore the resources.
ASA Community
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