May 19, 2026 - Vol. 2, Issue 6

President's Message

Christina Menor, MD, MS, FASA

May is Mental Health Awareness Month — and Medicine Still Has Work to Do

The reality: We talk about wellness. We hold burnout seminars. Then we return to a system where we can’t call in sick, can’t keep our own appointments, and can’t ask for help without fearing what it might cost us. We have lost too many physicians to suicide. One is too many.


What we need:

  • Peer support that exists outside our practice environments — no professional risk
  • Real, free support after adverse patient outcomes
  • Resources like the Emotional PPE Project show what this can look like


What’s next: I’m working to build something meaningful for CSA members through the ASA. More to come — and I want to hear from you. What do you need? What has helped?


We are not meant to carry this alone.


Christina Menor, MD, MS, FASA

President, California Society of Anesthesiologists

ASA Delegate | North Hollywood, CA

Key Updates

CSA Foundation for Education Research Awards

Beginning this year, the CSA Foundation will offer two annual research grants of $6,000. Applications will be reviewed by the Foundation Board in partnership with respected anesthesiology leaders from across the state. Apply by June 1.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY


CSA Harassment and Practice Management Survey:

📝If you’ve experienced it, witnessed it, or care about creating a better practice environment — your input is critical.

Take Survey


Share Your Perioperative Pointer with ASA:

🎥Submit a short video to ASA PLUS, featuring practical insights from across the anesthesia care team.

Submit here


Stanford Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine

Fellowship Position:

đź“… Start date: Jan 2027

  • Accepted applicant is guaranteed a faculty anesthesiology position at Stanford from July 2026-December 2026 if desired
  • Applicants must have completed an ACGME accredited residency to qualify
  • Position is available outside the match

đź“§ Email for info or click here


For those needing opioid-related CME that also meets the 8-hour DEA requirement:

The ASA is offering a new course at no cost to members! Our panel on navigating pain, sedation and OUD in the ICU was also selected as a featured session. Below are links to the course and our session:

Course

Our Session


Washington Alerts and FDA Updates

Two bills to be aware of and more to come soon about contacting your representatives to OPPOSE both of these bills.

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Latest Content and News

The external news content below does not reflect ASA’s views or policies.

📝 Blog Post:

The Effect of Insurance Consolidation and the Growing Work–Pay Gap

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🥼CSA Member News and Updates:

5.16.26 - Stanford Health Matters 2026: Pediatric Pain Team Showcases Integrative Approaches

5.16.26 - Western Anesthesia Residency Conference at UC Davis

5.16.26 - CSA Members Attend SAMBA 2026 Meeting (photos)

🏛️ASA State Component Society Legislative and Regulatory Newsletter – Spring 2026

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đź“°Media Articles:

5.6.26 - Anesthesiology Residency Matching: Key Differentiators in a Post-Step 1 Pass/Fail Era

📚Scholarly Articles:

June 2026 - Hidden in the Haplotype: How Sevoflurane May Trigger Neurologic Injury in Adults and Children, ASA Anesthesiology

Upcoming Events

đź“… Summer Anesthesia Conference: Jul 13-17, 2026 | Oahu, HI

đź“… Fall Anesthesia Conference: Nov 9-13, 2026 | Big Island, HI

đź“… Winter Anesthesia Conference: Jan 18-22, 2027 | Lahaina, HI

đź“… CSA’s Annual Conference: Apr 9-11, 2027 | Anaheim, CA

Job Board

đź’Ľ Recent Openings:

  • Anesthesiologist & Cardiac Anesthesiologist – Chico – Full Time
  • Large, well-respected Physician-Only Anesthesia group with Sutter Health looking for full and part-time – Sacramento – Full Time
  • CA Solo Pediatric Practice with Sutter Health – Sacramento – Full Time
  • Anesthesiologist – Modesto, Manteca, Stockton – Full Time

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