Apply for membership
Advance your career, expand your professional network, and remain at the forefront of Australian anaesthesia by joining the ASA today.
Applications are generally approved within 5 business days. For inquiries or assistance with membership, please reach out to us at 1800 806 654 or via email.
Answer some questions to confirm if you qualify for this membership type.
Become an Associate Member
Associate – GP Anaesthetist
ASA acts as the conduit between specialists and GP anaesthetists, connecting you to our professional community and valuable resources.
Connect with like-minded professionals, contribute to workforce surveys, access grants celebrating scientific excellence and more.
Eligibility
Associate membership is available to those who fit the following criteria:
(a) Medical practitioners registered to practice in a State or Territory of Australia who have a special interest in anaesthesia; or
(b) The Board may invite and approve persons of professional standing with an interest in anaesthesia, who are permanent residents of Australia and who are not medical practitioners.
Associate members do not have voting rights at the ASA Annual General Meeting.
Key benefits
A Relative Value Guide (RVG) to assist with billing.
Full access to Anaesthesia and Intensive Care the international, peer-reviewed journal of educational value and scientific merit for clinicians and researchers associated with anaesthesia, intensive care, and pain medicine.
CPD Home: discounted rates to access their easy and intuitive CPD management system.
Discounted rates to attend our annual National Scientific Congress to earn CPD points.
Stay informed of topical issues affecting the specialty with your quarterly issue of Australian Anaesthetist (AA) magazine.
- The ASA is offering CRASH scholarships to members who are returning to work after a period of leave to undertake the “Critical Care, Resuscitation, Airway Skills: Helping You Return to Work – CRASH Course.”.
Membership Rates (Standard Members)
| Category | Yearly rate (incl GST) | Monthly rate (incl GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Associate – GP Anaesthetist | $972.40 | $81.03 |
*Based on calendar year and includes GST.
Associate –Specialist International Medical Graduate (SIMG)
Maximise your success potential for passing the SIMG exams.
Connect with fellow anaesthetists, contribute to workforce surveys, access grants celebrating scientific excellence and more.
Eligibility
Medical practitioners registered to practice in a State or Territory of Australia who are currently undertaking a Specialist International Medical Graduate pathway with ANZCA.
- Associate-SIMG members do not have voting rights at the ASA Annual General Meeting.
- Once, SIMG members have successfully completed their specialist pathway, they can transfer to Ordinary Full Membership.
Key benefits
- SIMG Exam support sessions.
- Free Anaesthetic Crisis Manual (ACM) useful for Part 1 study.
- Full access to Anaesthesia and Intensive Care the international, peer-reviewed journal of educational value and scientific merit for clinicians and researchers associated with anaesthesia, intensive care, and pain medicine.
- CPD Home: discounted rates to access their easy and intuitive CPD management system.
- Discounted rates to attend our annual National Scientific Congress to earn CPD
- Stay informed of topical issues affecting the specialty with your quarterly issue of Australian Anaesthetist (AA)
Membership Rates (Standard Members)
| Category | Yearly rate (incl GST) | Monthly rate (incl GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Associate SIMG | $583.44 | $48.62 |
*Fees cover the calendar year and include GST. Pro-rata fees are available for those joining later in the year.
What our members say
Learn more about ASA services and benefits directly from our members.
Watch ASA members Assoc Prof David M. Scott, Dr Vida Viliunas and Dr Lan-Hoa Le testimonials below.
