ASA Resident Committee Representation

The following information is found in the Residents' Guide to ASA pamphlet, available from your Residency Director or the ASA. In addition to the information found in the Residents' Guide, additional support and information regarding resident selection for ASA committees may be obtained by contacting your current state society President.

ASA has approximately 70 standing committees on which members serve. These committees allow for an organized forum of discussion regarding issues relevant to the pulse and success of our profession. Over the years, ASA has welcomed residents to serve as adjunct members to several of these committees. This representation is a communication bridge between ASA and the ASA Resident Component (ASA-RC). Representation on ASA committees allows residents to be informed regarding different aspects of their Society as well as the field of anesthesiology. This is an excellent avenue for resident involvement in ASA.

Committee selection for residents is based on an application process. The Chair of the ASA-RC submits a call for resident committee applications in December following the ASA Annual Meeting. Residents then submit their applications for the committee of their choice. Application materials are reviewed by the ASA President-Elect and ASA-RC Chair and selections are made for the next calendar year. The responsibility of the resident members include attending their respective committee meetings at the ASA Annual Meeting and/or interim meetings held by the committee. The resident adjunct member is required to submit a written report to the ASA-RC regarding issues discussed at the meeting. The reports are included in the Residents House of Delegates Handbook for the ASA Annual Meeting.

Click here for a list of Resident Committees (varies by year)

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