Please read to see which membership type applies to you and note the requirements for applying for membership.
Active Deferred
Membership rate: $100
Individuals who are Active members of the Society, but are not practising anesthesia due to illness, pregnancy leave, etc.
Requirement: Applications for Active Deferred membership must be accompanied by a letter explaining deferment and expected date of return to Active membership.
Fellow
Membership rate: $100
Individuals who are members of the Society, but have opted to pursue a Fellowship for a term of one to two years.
Requirement: When applying for the Fellow rate, you must provide a letter confirming proof of active Fellowship.
Anesthesia Assistant
Membership rate: $100
Individuals who assist anesthesiologists in the delivery of anesthesia services.
Requirement: Applications for an Anesthesia Assistant membership must be accompanied by a certificate confirming their status as an active Anesthesia Assistant.
Medical Student
Membership rate: $100
Individuals registered in a course leading to a university degree in medicine.
Requirement: When applying for a medical student membership, you must provide proof of enrollment in an accredited medical program.
Resident (Residing in Canada)
Complimentary membership
Medical practitioners registered in a course leading to certification as an anesthesiologist. Includes subscription to CJA Online.
Requirement: If you are a Canadian resident, you have complimentary membership, and are automatically registered. If you have not been registered, please contact the CAS Membership Coordinator (membership@cas.ca) with a letter from the director of your training program. You can also apply online.
Other Resident Member (US, Foreign and Canadian Non-Anesthesia Residency)
Membership rate: $100
Medical practitioners outside of Canada, registered in a course leading to certification as an anesthesiologist; or medical practitioners residing in Canada pursuing additional courses post-certification to support their work in anesthesia
Requirement: Applications must be supported by a letter from the director of your training program.
Retired
Membership rate: $100
Requirement: Individuals who have been Active or Associate members of CAS previously and who have retired from the active practice of anesthesia.
How to apply
If you are applying for membership as any of the other member types, your membership will be activated once we receive and verify your supporting documentation. We will contact you once this occurs. You can upload your supporting documentation on the Online Membership Application form or send it to:
Mail: Membership Coordinator
Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society
455 Danforth Avenue, Unit 469
Toronto ON M4K 1P1
Canada
E-mail: membership@cas.ca
Phone: 416-480-0602, ext. 7118
PLEASE NOTE: All rates are subject to HST/GST where applicable within Canada; no tax is applicable outside Canada.