Frequently Asked Questions

Resident Scholar FAQs | ASA Resident Component FAQs

Do I need to register for the ASA Meeting? If so, what sessions do I have to pay for?

Yes, you must register for the meeting and for any ASA sessions you plan to attend. You may register online at www.asahq.org. Registration will be available in June. It is our intent that you attend as many ASA sessions as possible. You will be responsible for the cost of panels or workshops that you attend; however, as a resident scholar, the ASA will include a card (pass) in your packet that you may use to get into refresher courses if space is available.

Note: FAER does not reimburse the resident, but instead provides the department a grant to help cover the cost associated with sending a resident to the meeting. It is up to the department to determine what expenses are covered.

What FAER events are mandatory?

The schedule is posted on the FAER website and will be updated as events are confirmed. For a list of mandatory events and other requirements, click here.

Do I register for refresher courses prior to attending the ASA meeting?

If you want a guaranteed seat at a course you may register and pay for the course. However, the ASA provides a pass that will allow you access to refresher courses.

What if I did not get a pass for the refresher courses in my packet ?

You may pick up a pass on site at the ASA Information Center.

When will the ASA Annual Meeting Preliminary Program be available?

Registration booklets will be mailed out in June to all ASA members. Program books will be mailed in August.

How do I book a hotel room?

Hotel reservations will be available online starting May 15 on the ASA Annual Meeting Website at www.asahq.org.

What are SEA and ASCCA?

SEA is the acronym for the Society for Education in Anesthesia (www.seahq.org). ASCCA is the acronym for American Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists (www.ascca.org). For more information on ASA-related organizations, go to www.asahq.org/relatedOrganizations.

How do I become a FAER/SEA or FAER/ASCCA Scholar and attend their subspecialty meetings on Friday, October 16?

Your department chair or program director must indicate on the FAER application form that they wish you to be considered for the FAER/SEA or FAER/ASCCA Scholar Programs. These scholars are expected to attend either the SEA or ASCCA subspecialty annual meeting on Friday, October 16.

I am a FAER/SEA Scholar and have not received information regarding the Friday meeting. What should I do?

Visit the SEA Website at www.seahq.org or email Nicole Bradle at n.bradle@asahq.org.

I am an FAER/ASCCA Scholar and have not received information regarding the Friday meeting. What should I do?

Visit the ASCCA website at www.ascca.org or email Chris Dionne at c.dionne@asahq.org.

Is a list of 2010 Resident Scholars available?

A list will be made available when all attendees are confirmed.

Can I email other 2010 Resident Scholars prior to attending the meeting?

Yes. FAER will provide a list when all attendees are confirmed.

How do I learn more about the Resident Component Society prior to the ASA Annual Meeting?

See the Resident Component FAQs on this web page.

How do I learn more about the political and business sides of ASA at the Annual Meeting?

State caucuses meet on Saturday and Tuesday afternoons to discuss issues before the House of Delegates meetings. Contact your state’s ASA director for the locations and schedules of your state’s meetings. Reference Committees have their hearings on Sunday afternoons, and they are open to all ASA members at the Annual Meeting.

Is there some way I can check my email while attending the meeting?

As a service to Annual Meeting attendees, ASA will provide email stations in the Exhibit Hall. See the ASA Annual Meeting program book for the location.

What is the best way to travel from hotels to the conference center?

ASA provides complimentary shuttle service between the convention center and official hotels. Please check the sign in your hotel for pick-up points and frequency of service.

What is the dress code?

Typical daily dress code is business casual.

May I bring my spouse to the Friday or the Tuesday night reception?

Unfortunately, to meet industry standards regarding social events, FAER is unable to include spouses in these events.

What do I do if I have a poster presentation scheduled at the same time as a FAER-required activity?

Notify Carol Demulling at the FAER office.

Additional Quick Tips

Bring plenty of business cards. The ASA Annual Meeting is a great place to network.
Be sure to stop by the FAER Booth in the Exhibit Hall.

ASA Resident Component FAQs

What is the ASA Resident Component?

Go to www.asahq.org/asarc/history for an overview of the history and purpose of the ASA Resident Component.

Can any resident attending the ASA Annual Meeting attend the ASA Resident Component events?

Yes. Residents at all stages of training are encouraged to attend Resident Component events. You can locate Resident Component events in the ASA Annual Meeting Program or search for them in the online directory using the keyword "resident." Some events, such as the Regional Anesthesia and Ultrasound Workshop, require residents to sign up prior to the event – this information is posted in the Annual Meeting Program. Sign up early; these events can fill up fast.

What events will the ASA Resident Component host at the Annual Meeting?

The ASA Resident Component offers the following events at the ASA Annual Meeting. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up for all resident events ahead of time.

The Grassroots Advocacy / Leadership Training Workshop is designed to inform residents about current political issues facing our specialty. It includes a panel discussion by residents, ASA members and ASA staff. A Welcome Reception afterwards offers residents an opportunity to meet panel members and other residents.
The ASA Resident Component House of Delegates Meeting. Everyone is invited to sit in and listen to old and new business and hear from current candidates for office. In addition, any Resident member can participate in discussion on the House Floor. Attending the ASA RC House of Delegates is a great way to learn about how the ASA conducts business and how to submit future resolutions/issues important to residents nationwide.
The Resident Research Forum, at which residents can present their research to peers and interact with leaders in both clinical and basic science anesthesiology research.
The Resident Practice Management Seminar, which highlights how to evaluate a practice, contract negotiations, and compares and contrasts academic versus private practice anesthesiology. The Resident Practice Management Seminar is especially useful, since many residents do not receive formal lectures on practice management during residency.
The Regional Anesthesia Workshop, where residents can practice hands-on techniques in regional anesthesia using ultrasound-guidance and nerve stimulator techniques.
The Communications Workshop, in which residents learn the skills needed for improving interpersonal communication with patients, colleagues and interviewers. The Resident Communications Workshop has received rave reviews in past years and is considered a “must attend.”
Several social functions also give residents the opportunity to experience the city hosting the Annual Meeting and, more importantly, build contacts with residents and ASA leaders across the nation.

Are there other events at the ASA Annual Meeting I should attend?

The ASA Annual Meeting has many workshops and lectures covering a wide range of topics, from practice management to basic science research. The best way to approach creating your itinerary is to review the Annual Meeting Program and identify the topics you are most interested in. Residents are encouraged to attend the Rovenstine Lecture, as this named lecturer generally speaks to a wide range of topics and future directions within our specialty. Any resident may also attend the ASA House of Delegates on Sunday. We encourage you to attend and learn how the ASA conducts business.

How do I get involved with the ASA Resident Component?

Go to www.asahq.org/asarc/involved for a list of the many ways you can get involved with the ASA Resident Component.

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