Become an ASA Trainee Member (NZSA)
Why choose membership with the Australian Society of Anaesthetists?
Access ASA education resources, expert guidance and exam support to help you progress through training with confidence.
“My membership made a real difference when I was sitting my part 2 exams and needed some extra support….helpful with tips and tricks and really putting me at ease when it came to sitting part 2 and progressing through training to become an anaesthetist.”
Dr Samantha Gluer
ASA Trainee Member
Who can join the Australian Society of Anaesthetists as an NZ Trainee Member?
- NZSA trainee member AND registered as ANZCA trainee.
- MCNZ Medical Registration Number is required to confirm registration to practise in NZ.
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Exclusive Benefits of ASA NZ Membership
- Primary exam support: prepare with SAQ and viva resources designed to build confidence for your exams.
- Trainee Handbook and online education resources: access practical learning materials to support your training and professional development.
- Trainee representation and advocacy: connect with the Trainee Members Group and the wider ASA community to stay represented, informed and engaged.
- National Scientific Congress: attend ASA’s annual congress at discounted member rates.
- Anaesthesia and Intensive Care: access educational reading material online through the AIC Journal.
- Australian Anaesthetist magazine: stay informed about topical issues affecting the specialty through ASA’s quarterly member magazine.
Membership Fees
Fees exclude 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
Membership Fees (AUD)
| Category | Yearly Fee (excl. GST) | Monthly Fee (excl. GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Introductory/Basic Trainee | Complimentary | Complimentary |
| Advanced Trainee – Overseas | $88.40 | $7.37 |
| Provisional Fellow – Overseas | $265.20 | $22.10 |
NZSA trainee members who achieve FANZCA will not automatically transfer to Ordinary Membership unless relocating to Australia and hold registration to practise in Australia.
If you do not relocate to Australia and meet the registration requirements, your ASA trainee membership will conclude when you complete FANZCA.
Questions? Our Membership Team is here to help. Call 1800 806 654 or email us for assistance.
Recent ASA advocacy work
ASA Submission on Private Health Sector Reform Consultation Paper 1
The ASA has provided feedback to the Australian Government’s Private Health Sector Reform Consultation Paper 1, providing feedback on key reforms to the private health sector. The ASA’s submission supports reforms that improve patient access and rigorous review workforce sustainability needs, while emphasising patient safety, evidence-based care, and the maintenance of high specialist standards. Key areas of focus include mental health and maternity services, regional private hospitals, private health insurance reform, and access to safe anaesthesia services. To read the submission, click on the ASA website here. For more information or to read the Consultation Paper, visit the Department’s Webpage here.
ASA submission on informed financial consent
The Australian Society of Anaesthetists (ASA) has made a submission on informed financial consent (IFC) and fee transparency. In its submission to the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing’s consultation on Fee Transparency in Health Care: Informed Financial Consent and Split Billing Practices, the ASA supported efforts to improve patients’ understanding of healthcare costs before they agree to treatment. The submission cautions however that any reform to IFC must recognise the clinical realities of anaesthesia care. ASA advocacy The ASA submitted that the gold standard for IFC is a written estimate of the anaesthesia fee, including an acceptable
Western Australia Public in Private Remuneration
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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.