Virginia Society of Anesthesiologists

Virginia Society of Anesthesiologists Dedicated to raising and maintaining the standards of anesthesiology and to improving patient care.

Most patients won’t remember the details of their anesthesia care, but they’ll remember how they felt.Patient Experience...
04/30/2026

Most patients won’t remember the details of their anesthesia care, but they’ll remember how they felt.

Patient Experience Week is a reminder of the role anesthesiologists play in those moments — bringing clarity, calm and precision to some of the most uncertain parts of care.

It’s not just what happens in the operating room. It’s the conversations before, the vigilance during and the judgment that carries through recovery.

Learn more about anesthesiology at restassuredva.com.

What happens on Capitol Hill doesn’t stay there — it shows up in your practice.Registration is open for LEGCON 2026, May...
04/28/2026

What happens on Capitol Hill doesn’t stay there — it shows up in your practice.

Registration is open for LEGCON 2026, May 18-20 in Washington, D.C.

Join your colleagues in bringing a Virginia voice to federal policymakers. VSA will be there, advocating for physician-led anesthesia care and patient safety.

Interested in attending? Contact Andrew Mann at andrew@societyhq.com

Event details: asahq.org/legislative

04/24/2026

🌎 Sustainability in health care also means taking a closer look at what we use and how it affects the environment.

In anesthesiology, that includes low-flow anesthesia and decommissioning piped nitrous oxide systems to reduce emissions.

It also means rethinking materials and reducing unnecessary waste in the operating room while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.

VSA member Dr. Varun Dixit shares how these efforts have evolved in practice.

04/22/2026

Earth Day is a good reminder that sustainability shows up in every field — including health care.

In anesthesiology, that can mean looking closer at how we use resources every day, including recycling practices across the hospital and reducing waste where possible.

VSA member Dr. Varun Dixit has championed these efforts and shares how that work takes shape in the operating room.

By now, you’ve likely seen Shay Taylor Allen’s story.Her Match Day moment — and the journey behind it — has been shared ...
04/16/2026

By now, you’ve likely seen Shay Taylor Allen’s story.

Her Match Day moment — and the journey behind it — has been shared across national media and is all over social, capturing a path from working as a hospital janitor to matching into anesthesiology at the same institution.

Now, our colleagues at the California Society of Anesthesiologists are sitting down with her on Vital Times: The CSA Podcast, with host Dr. Ludwig Lin ().

▶️ Watch the conversation: youtube.com/watch?v=MahooNjNc-w
🎧 Prefer audio? buzzsprout.com/2009442

The demands of anesthesiology don’t pause — and neither should support for your well-being.Stress Awareness Month is a r...
04/14/2026

The demands of anesthesiology don’t pause — and neither should support for your well-being.

Stress Awareness Month is a reminder that taking care of yourself is part of taking care of your patients. Resources are available, including ASA’s SafeHaven program, which offers confidential support designed specifically for anesthesiologists.

SafeHaven includes:
• Counseling
• Peer coaching
• 24/7 in-the-moment support
• Work-life services

Make space for your well-being — it matters.

Learn more: asahq.org/safehaven

Submissions are open — and your ideas can help drive the conversation.This premier business and leadership event for ane...
04/10/2026

Submissions are open — and your ideas can help drive the conversation.

This premier business and leadership event for aneshesiology features interactive workshops, pro-con debates and fireside chats, moving beyond traditional lectures.

📅 Submissions due April 15.

Want guidance? Hear submission tips from 2027 Co-chair Dr. Antonio Hernandez Conte: https://player.vimeo.com/video/1165688541

Submit your idea: asahq.org/advance

Virginia ranks No. 31 in WalletHub’s 2026 “Best States for Doctors.”Deserved?The ranking considers such factors as compe...
04/08/2026

Virginia ranks No. 31 in WalletHub’s 2026 “Best States for Doctors.”

Deserved?

The ranking considers such factors as compensation, working conditions and medical environment — all of which shape how physicians practice and how patients access care.

Is this the right spot for Virginia? What would it take to move higher? Share your perspective.

More: wallethub.com/edu/best-and-worst-states-for-doctors/11376

Registration is now open for LEGCON 2026 — May 18-20 in D.C.Join your colleagues in bringing a Virginia perspective to C...
04/02/2026

Registration is now open for LEGCON 2026 — May 18-20 in D.C.

Join your colleagues in bringing a Virginia perspective to Capitol Hill — and help shape the policies affecting physician-led anesthesia care, patient safety and the future of our specialty.

Whether you’ve attended before or are considering it for the first time, LEGCON offers direct access to lawmakers and a clearer view of how federal decisions affect your practice and your patients.

Interested in attending?
Email Andrew Mann at andrew@societyhq.com
Event details: asahq.org/legislative

Today is National Doctors’ Day.March 30 was chosen to mark a turning point in medicine — the first use of ether anesthes...
03/30/2026

Today is National Doctors’ Day.

March 30 was chosen to mark a turning point in medicine — the first use of ether anesthesia in surgery in 1842 by Dr. Crawford W. Long.

It’s a moment closely tied to the origins of anesthesiology — and a reminder of the role physicians play in advancing safe, modern care.

Read more about the history behind the date:
woodlibrarymuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/news/doctors_day.pdf

03/26/2026

Did you know patients receiving non-opioid pain management after surgery cost five times less than those receiving opioids?

In a recent column for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, VSA member and anesthesiologist Dr. Joseph Smith makes the case that Virginia must rethink how pain care is accessed and covered.

He urges Virginia lawmakers “to ensure that patients can easily access a non-addictive pain management approach if it makes sense for them.”

Dr. Smith has been at the forefront of reducing opioid use during and after surgery. Read his column [paywall] at https://loom.ly/zMWCSzU

Last call for scientific submissions.The deadline to submit abstracts and scientific educational exhibits for ANESTHESIO...
03/24/2026

Last call for scientific submissions.

The deadline to submit abstracts and scientific educational exhibits for ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026 is March 31.

This is your opportunity to share research, clinical insights and educational innovations with one of the most respected audiences in .

Submissions may be selected for oral presentations, posters or ePosters. ASA also accepts proposals for Scientific and Educational Exhibits (SEE) for hands-on learning.

Click "Submissions" at this link for info:
asahq.org/annualmeeting/education

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