April 7, 2026 - Vol. 2, Issue 3

President's Message

Christina Menor, MD, MS, FASA

🎢 CSA Annual Meeting Week

The big picture: We’re kicking off our Annual Meeting at the Disneyland Hotel this weekend—and we’re excited to see you there.

Why it matters: This is one of the few times each year our community comes together for:

World-class education
Hands-on workshops
Meaningful connection with colleagues across California

What to know:

📅 Still time to register — join us for one OR all three days
🎤 Saturday morning updates — ASA (Dr. Kraig DeLanzac) + CSA (Dr. Christina Menor)
🏆 Leffingwell Lecture — past CSA President Dr. Narendra Trivedi
🤝 Thursday afternoon — Committee meetings (most open to members as guests)

In times of ongoing uncertainty and change, showing up and being together matters.

Looking forward to seeing many of you this weekend.

With gratitude and optimism,

Christina Menor, MD, MS, FASA

President, California Society of Anesthesiologists

ASA Delegate | North Hollywood, CA

Read the full message online

Key Updates

CSA Annual Anesthesia Conference is THIS WEEK:

📅 Apr 9-12, 2026 | Anaheim, CA

🎓 Earn CME credits, attend workshops, and enjoy family-friendly activities.

Learn more

Review Materials for the Upcoming CSA Board Meeting on April 12, 2026:

📄Login and view here

Why Your Membership Matters:

Your investment in ASA and CSA membership provides individual perks, and it is also a collective investment in the survival, credibility, and future of anesthesiology as a physician-led specialty.

👩‍⚕️ Read here

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

Want to Get More Involved? Check Out CSA Delegate and Direct Nominations and Elections NOW:

🗳️The online nomination period for CSA’s 2026 election is open from March 17 – April 17, 2026.

Learn more

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:

📅 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

📧 Email for info or click here

ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026 Submissions - Medically Challenging Cases and Quality Improvement Projects Due by April 28, 2026

🌍 The largest anesthesia event in the world. Learn more

FAER NAM Fellowship Applications:

📅 Apply by Apr 30

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