Volume 14, No. 1
January 2012
First Annual CSA CA-3 Resident Conference
With record participation, the CSA hosted 513 attendees at this year’s Winter Hawaiian Seminar, January 23-27. Participants came from 46 states and 8 countries to spend a week in paradise at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa. World-class faculty put on an excellent week of CME, led by Program Chair Michael Gropper, M.D., Ph.D. Aside from completing 20 CME credits, many attendees brought family with them and participated in a range of athletics, activities and tours on the island—the whale watching was particularly spectacular!
View a photo gallery of the CSA Winter Hawaiian Seminar
First Annual CSA CA-3 Resident Conference
By Samuel Wald, M.D.
On Saturday January 7, 2012, the California Society of Anesthesiologists hosted the First Annual CA-3 Conference. For the past three years, the CSA has sponsored an annual conference for the California Program Directors and this led to the idea of having a California Chief Resident Conference, which occurred in the fall of 2011 in coordination with the September board meeting. The Chief Residents thought it would be useful for all CA-3 residents to have the opportunity to attend a CSA Board Meeting and also to meet separately to discuss the transition from residency to practice.
The conference was held in parallel with the January meeting of the CSA Board of Directors and included approximately 30 senior anesthesiology residents from almost every program in California. Gary Levin, M.D., MBA started the day off with an enlightening and interactive financial planning session, where participants reviewed their own future financial health and strategy. This was followed by lunch with the entire Board of Directors and lectures on coordinating CSA efforts with other organization such as the Alzheimer’s Association.
In the afternoon, Michael Champeau, M.D. gave a wonderful series of lectures on understanding anesthesia billing and some of the barriers that the specialty may face in the future. As part of this past board meeting, the members were considering various new logo possibilities for the CSA. The CA-3s were extremely helpful in sharing their ideas and giving some direction to what the next generation of anesthesiologists sees as a good match for the CSA.
The day ended with a panel of academic, private practice and sub-specialty anesthesiologists providing advice for interviews and how to succeed in practice. The session was extremely engaging, and both the seasoned anesthesiologists in the room and the soon-to-be graduates took away a great deal from the experience. Many thanks to the CSA for sponsoring the event and to those who participated in making it a great success!
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CSA Spring California Anesthesia Seminar (formerly Annual Meeting),
April 19-22, 2012 at The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, California
All New Format for 2012: Half-day CME, with plenty of free time to explore the area each day. Earn up to 17 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
This exciting new meeting is not to be missed. Experience genuine renewal at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. Situated atop a 150-foot bluff, this peaceful sanctuary complements its refined elegance and graceful atmosphere with impeccable service. Located halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, this luxury hotel in Laguna Beach has catered to the world's most discriminating guests for 27 years.
Faculty
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John C .Drummond, M.D.
University of California San Diego -
Samuel H. Wald, M.D.
University of California Los Angeles -
Richard P. Dutton, M.D., M.B.A.
Executive Director Anesthesia Quality Institute -
Lee A. Fleisher, M.D.
University of Pennsylvania -
Joy Hawkins, M.D.
University of Colorado -
Aman Mahajan, MD, Ph.D.
University of California Los Angeles -
J. Prince Neelankavil, M.D.
University of California Los Angeles
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New Mexico Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting - Clinical Anesthesia Best Practice 2012
February 25, 2012
Sandia Resort & Casino, Albuquerque, NM
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IMQ/PACE Platinum Training Program for Physician Leaders
March 8-10, 2012
Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa, San Diego, CA
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CMA 38th Annual Legislative Leadership Conference and Health Fair
April 17, 2012
Sacramento, CA
Note: The CSA reimburses travel costs for members to attend and sit with the CSA delegation. This includes 14 day advance air fare, mileage and parking. If you plan to attend, please notify Barbara Baldwin by emailing bbaldwin@csahq.org or calling 650-345-3020.
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View this issue online at http://members.csahq.org/newsletter/volume-14-no-1.
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