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. Click here to access the online ASRA membership application.

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.

Associate Membership
Associate membership is provided to physicians who reside outside the United States and Canada.

Affiliate Membership
Affiliate membership is provided to physicians or scientists, who while not engaged in administering clinical anesthesia, are nevertheless interested in regional anesthesia and pain medicine.

Resident Membership
Resident membership shall be individuals in training in anesthesiology programs approved by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education.

Transitional Membership
Transitional membership is extended to resident members, who have completed residency training, for up to 18 months following completion of residency. Transitional members shall not be required to pay dues and may register for Society meetings at the resident fee. Transitional member status shall expire on December 31 the year following the year of completion of residency at which time a transitional member shall be converted to active member status.

Honorary Membership
Honorary membership is provided to those distinguished medical practitioners or scientists who have rendered conspicuous service to the medical profession and whom the Society desires to recognize. Honorary membership is recommended by Active Members and approved by the Committee on Membership and the Board of Directors.

Life Membership
Life membership is extended to all honorary members, all past Presidents of the Society and all past members of the Board of Directors who have served at least six years on the Board of Directors. Life membership shall also be extended to all recipients of the Distinguished Service Award, the Gaston Labat Lecturer and the John J. Bonica Lecturer, provided the individuals are members of the Society.

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.

ASRA Members Only
This section of the ASRA site contains links to the searchable membership directory along with access to the new site of the on-line Journal of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. Members may also pay their dues using the on-line submission form.