Member Benefits

CME Programs

• Discounted registration fees to the Midwest Anesthesia Conference
• ISA members attend the ASA Annual Meeting at no charge

Legislative and Legal Advocacy

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

ISA Web Site

• Professional and practice information
• Legislative and regulatory issues
• CME calendar of events and registration
• Board of Directors reports
• Member Alerts (legislative/legal)
• Dues Renewal Payments/Donations

ISA Today Newsletter

• 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
• Published two or more times a year

ISA Dues

• Active member dues are $475 per year for the year September 1 through August 31
• Affiliate member dues are $215, and resident members pay no ISA dues

ISA Committees

• Member involvement and leadership
• Help define a profession and promote its goals

House of Delegates

• Your governing body. Become involved and help direct the future of the profession

Leadership Development Skills

• Hone your leadership skills
• Identify mentoring support
• Develop your speaking and public spokesperson skills

Resident Delegates

• Participate in ISA governance
• Resident resources on the ISA Web Site

Information for Patients

• A source of valuable information for your patients and the public

Maximize Your Membership

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

Participation Makes Membership More Meaningful

ISA offers 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 ISA office to see what is involved. The payback can be enormous.