Membership

The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) is one of the largest organizations of its kind dedicated to excellence and consistency in the practice of regional anesthesia and pain medicine. With nearly 5,000 members in 60 countries, ASRA is the largest subspecialty organization in anesthesia. The Society offers membership in the following categories. 

Active Membership
Active membership is provided to physicians who are actively engaged in the practice of Anesthesiology and who reside within the United States and Canada. Only active members shall be eligible to hold office in the Society.

International Membership (M.D. or D.O. not residing in the U.S., CANADA, EUROPE)
International membership is provided to physicians who are actively engaged in the practice of Anesthesiology who DO NOT reside within the US, Canada or Europe.

In Training Membership
In Training membership shall be individuals in training (medical students, residents, and felows) in anesthesiology programs approved by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education.

Retired Membership
Retired membership is provided to former Active, Associate or Affiliate members for ten consecutive years or more who are no longer in practice. To be eligible for Retired Membership, an individual must request "Retired" status, in writing, from the Committee on Membership.