American Society of Anesthesiologists
Below is the main information about the ASA, per their website. If you are interested in Anesthesiology as a career, it would probably help you to subscribe as a student member - more info about the student membership here. When you sign up, you get a subscription to the peer-reviewed journal Anesthesiology and a monthly ASA newsletter.
You can download the application for medical students below, but it needs to be signed by the current chair of the CUMC Anesthesia department, Dr. Manion. The best way to reach him, is via Amy Tegeder who can then get it filled out for you. The cost is $10.00
ASA Medical Student Application
(From the ASA site)
The American Society of Anesthesiologists is an educational, research and scientific association of physicians organized to raise and maintain the standards of the medical practice of anesthesiology and improve the care of the patient.
Since its founding in 1905, the Society's achievements have made it an important voice in American Medicine and the foremost advocate for all patients who require anesthesia or relief from pain.
As physicians, anesthesiologists are responsible for administering anesthesia to relieve pain and for managing vital life functions, including breathing, heart rhythm and blood pressure, during surgery. After surgery, they maintain the patient in a comfortable state during the recovery, and are involved in the provision of critical care medicine in the intensive care unit.