Member Benefits

CME Programs

• Discounted registration fees to the CSA's CME events:
  Annual Meeting and Hawaiian Seminars
• Free CME:
  
• 12 required CME credits in Pain Management and End-of-Life Care are available online and in past issues of the CSA Bulletin
• 4 CME credits in Obstetric Anesthesia
• 8 credits in Critical Care
• 3 credits in Pediatric Anesthesia
• 4 CME credits available in the CSA Bulletin over a year, one appearing in each issue

Legislative and Legal Advocacy

• Promoting patient safety/care and upholding professional standards
• CSA lobbyists work in Sacramento (and ASA lobbyists in Washington, D.C.) to protect your professional and financial interests, while ensuring the highest quality patient care and safety
• CSA legal counsel provides general advice on practice management issues

CSA Website

• Professional and Practice Resources
• State and Federal Legislative and Regulatory Information
• CME Online Courses
  
• Calendar of Events and Online Registration
• Member Alerts and News
• Discussion Forums (Member Groups)
  
• Online Nominations and Elections
• Dues Renewal Payments/Donations

CSA Bulletin

• Published quarterly, print and electronic
• Features a variety of articles on timely topics of interest to anesthesiologists, such as anesthesia billing, pay for performance, exclusive contracts, informed consent, legislative issues and CME programs
• Read by leaders in anesthesiology all over the country

CSA Gasline

• A monthly, enewsletter
  
• Features updates on CSA activities and changing practice information

CSA Committees

• There are a wide range of committees to become involved with
  
• Member involvement and leadership
• Help define the profession and promote its goals

House of Delegates

• The CSA's governing body
• Become involved and help direct the future of your profession

Leadership Development Skills

• Hone your leadership skills
• Identify mentoring support opportunities
  
• Develop your skills as a public spokesperson

Resident Delegates

• Participate in CSA governance
• Fellowship and Research competition information
• Representation from all academic programs in California
• Resident resources on the CSA website

Information for Patients

• A source of valuable information for your patients and the public
• A directory of pain doctors
• Anesthesia risk assessment
• Patient information in Spanish

Maximize Your Membership

• District Leadership
• Program Development
• Membership Development
• Community Relations
• Mentoring
• Networking

Participation Makes Membership More Meaningful

The CSA offers many opportunities for professional development. Serving on committees is an excellent way to get to know your colleagues from around the state. Contact your district director or the CSA office to see what is involved. The payback can be enormous.

Join Today!

Active member dues are $495 per year for the fiscal year July 1 through June 30. Dues are prorated by the month if you join at some other time during the year. Affiliate member dues are $247.50, and resident members pay no CSA dues.