Joining CSA

In the words of Linda B. Hertzberg, M.D., CSA President 2009-2010:
"Without unity anesthesiologists cannot protect the public from those who endeavor to limit patient access to an anesthesiologist's care or compromise patient safety with cost-cutting measures designed by those who stand to profit most."

Becoming a member of the CSA is one of the most important things you can do as an anesthesiologist. Benefits to members include:

• Discounted registration fees to the CSA's CME events: Annual Meeting and Hawaiian Seminars
• Free Online CME
• Legislative and legal advocacy
• Information and resources on the CSA website
• CSA Bulletin, a quarterly publication available in print and online
  
• CSA Gasline, our monthly enewsletter
• CSA Alerts, important, timely information sent by email to members
• Opportunities for involvement on many levels

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The CSA appplications for membership is available online here. Please note that CSA is a component society of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, so CSA membership is linked with that of ASA. Only one application is required to become a member of both societies. Upon application and credential verification, the CSA will send your application to the ASA.

The CSA has several categories of membership: honorary, active, affiliate, resident, retired, life, and resident. If you are eligible for more than one category of membership, the Membership Committee will consider you for the most privileged category. All categories of membership (except resident) may be applied for via the CSA's online application.

Residents must first become a member of the ASA by completing the ASA's application found here ($25 fee). ASA applications are forwarded to the CSA for approval.

To review the requirements for eligibility, see Section 3.0 of the CSA Bylaws.

Active Membership Requirements

• Doctor of medicine or osteopathy engaged in the practice, or especially interested in the medical specialty of, anesthesiology
• Location of principal professional activity is in the State of California
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of California (except a member of the armed forces or an anesthesiologist employed by or affiliated with a U.S. Veterans Administration Hospital or Public Health Service Hospital who has an unrestricted license to practice medicine in a state, territory, possession or the District of Columbia of the United States of America)
• Successfully completed a training program in anesthesiology accredited by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education
• Satisfactorily completes the continuing medical education requirements of the Medical Board of California

If you have questions, please contact the CSA Office at 800-345-3691.