There are several active FSA Committees that regularly meet and create educational content for our members. If you are interested in getting involved, contact FSA Executive Director JJ Jackman to learn more ([email protected]).
Communications Committee, chaired by Drs. Zachary Deutch & Dora Syin
This committee’s duties encompass all matters relating to the improvement of the practice of Anesthesiology in the eyes of organized medicine and the public at large. This committee produces the FSA e-newsletter, oversees creates content for and maintains the Society’s website and social media outlets.
Legislative Affairs Committee, chaired by Drs. Mo Azam and Paul Anderson
This Committee follows all legislative, regulatory and court actions affecting Anesthesiology which may emanate from Federal, State or County governments, and also from actions of AMA and FMA. It represents this Society in aiding the membership to secure and enforce legislation and rulings in interest of the specialty of Anesthesiology.
Program Committee, chaired by Dr. Alecia Stein
This Committee facilitates the selection of meeting sites and dates, and plans, prepares and secures all scientific and educational programs of the Society.
Professional Diversity Committee, chaired by Drs. Rosemarie Garcia-Getting & Sher-Lu Pai
The FSA Diversity Committee works to foster increased involvement for women and minority groups within the FSA’s leadership, as well as exploring ways to increase the diversity of the FSA membership in general.
Membership Committee, chaired by Drs. Cameron Howard & Sean Daley
THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE works to encourage qualified members of the medical profession to apply for membership, and works closely with the ASA to ensure members renew annually. All FSA District Directors are members of this committee.
Obstetrics Committee, chaired by Dr. Jennifer Hochman Cohn
The committee addresses issues related to obstetric anesthesia including, but not limited to, issues related to patient care and economics.
Pediatric Anesthesia Committee, chaired by Dr. Rosalie Tassone
This committee provides educational materials and addresses all issues related to pediatric anesthesia.
Critical Care Committee, chaired by Dr. Steve Minear
The committee shall be responsible for all matters pertaining to the anesthesiologist’s role in Acute Care Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine and medically related fields. In conjunction with the Chair of this committee, the president of this society shall appoint a liaison to the Florida Society of Respiratory Therapy, Inc., and other associations as deemed necessary.
Interested in getting involved? Contact FSA Executive Director JJ Jackman to learn more about FSA Committees ([email protected])