A message from the NYSSA President…
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As the 2025 president of the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists (NYSSA), I welcome you to the NYSSA website. Here you can learn about our many member benefits, including the second-largest anesthesia meeting in North America, the PostGraduate Assembly in Anesthesiology (PGA). This outstanding meeting is FREE for NYSSA members! Read about our infection control course, specifically designed for anesthesiologists, as well as the various options members have for the mandatory prescriber education required for your DEA license.
This website also highlights our advocacy on your behalf as well as educational webinars that explore the economics of our specialty. Additionally, we make it easy to read the NYSSA’s quarterly publication, Sphere, to renew your membership, to support the Anesthesiology Foundation of New York (AFNY), and to donate to the New York Anesthesiologists Political Action Committee (NYAPAC). The NYSSA needs your engagement and support.
Please take some time to explore our website and make a plan to become engaged in your specialty society. The NYSSA is made stronger by your involvement, and together we make our profession stronger.
Thank you!
Tracey Straker, M.D., M.S., M.P.H., FASA
What is the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists?
The New York State Society of Anesthesiologists (NYSSA), is a community of approximately 4,200+ New York anesthesiologists. NYSSA actively advocates on behalf of both patients and physicians in formulating standards and guidelines, to advance the practice of anesthesiology. Together, NYSSA members provide a powerful and effective voice for our specialty in New York state.