Become an ASA Associate Member - SIMG
Why choose membership with the Australian Society of Anaesthetists?
Navigate your specialist pathway with practical support, trusted resources and connection to Australia’s anaesthesia community.
“I’ve gained a lot out of my experience with the ASA, and I see it as a hugely important part of my professional life.
There were several instances I saw the ASA doing amazing advocacy work for our profession.”
Dr Sophia Bermingham, ASA Member
Who can join the Australian Society of Anaesthetists as an Associate Member SIMG?
Ahpra registered medical practitioners working in Australia, undertaking a Specialist International Medical Graduate (SIMG) pathway through ANZCA or the Medical Board of Australia.
The ASA has developed a short guide to explain existing pathways for SIMGs to obtain Specialist Registration in Anaesthesia in Australia.
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Why Choose ASA Membership?
If you are undertaking a Specialist International Medical Graduate pathway, ASA membership gives you practical support to help you prepare, stay informed and build your career in Australia.
As a SIMG member, you can access exam-focused resources, education, professional development, CPD tools, publications and a professional network that connects you with Australia’s anaesthesia community.
Exclusive Benefits of ASA Membership
- SIMG Exam support sessions and Anaesthetic Crisis Manual (ACM): build confidence for exams with targeted support sessions and ACM resources useful for Part 1 study.
- CPD Home Subscriber, ASAEd, events and Anaesthesia and Intensive Care: simplify CPD, stay current and access education, professional development and trusted specialty content.
- Advocacy and Representation: contribute to the conversations and policy work shaping the future of anaesthesia in Australia.
- Wellbeing support: access resources, guidance and peer connection to support your professional wellbeing throughout your specialist career.
- Patient resources: support your practice with trusted patient information
- ASA Leadership and Committee Involvement: grow your leadership capability, strengthen your career and connect with new professional opportunities.
- Professional Community: connect with colleagues and be part of the conversations, relationships and initiatives shaping anaesthesia in Australia.
Membership Fees
Fees include GST unless otherwise stated and apply for the calendar year. If you join partway through the year, a pro-rata rate may be available. You can choose to pay annually or by monthly direct debit.
Once you successfully complete your specialist pathway, you will transfer to Ordinary Membership
| Category | Annual Fee (incl GST) | Monthly Fee (incl GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Associate – SIMG | $613.00 | $51.08 |
Questions? Our Membership Team is here to help. Call 1800 806 654 or email us for assistance.
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Medical specialist inquiry: submissions extended to 27 November
The deadline for submissions to the parliamentary inquiry into access to and affordability of medical specialists has been extended to Friday, 27 November 2026. The extension gives ASA members an extra five weeks to share your professional experience directly with the Committee. The inquiry is examining specialist workforce distribution, referral pathways, affordability and out-of-pocket costs, the effects of delayed care, and emerging models of service delivery across Australia. The ASA’s submission In this detailed submission, the Australian Society of Anaesthetists says improving access and affordability requires more than a narrow focus on specialist fees. Patients’ out-of-pocket costs are shaped by
What our members say
For over 90 years, our community has enhanced the lives and professional journeys of Australian anaesthetists.
Listen to ASA members share their experiences below.