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British Columbia Anesthesiologists’ Society (BCAS)

The BC Anesthesiologists’ Society represents close to 90% of anesthesiologists who provide specialized medical services to hundreds of thousands of British Columbians each year.

Anesthesiologists are specialist physicians (medical doctors) who work around-the-clock to ensure your safety and comfort during childbirth and painful surgical procedures. Learn more here.

Become a Physician Member of BCAS

Are you a member yet? By becoming a physician member with the British Columbia Anesthesiologists’ Society, you stand with your colleagues to advance our profession, and patient safety and care across British Columbia.

 

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Member Benefits

  • Powerful Advocacy & Collective Voice: Be part of an exclusive group that drives meaningful change in our profession. Dues empower BCAS to represent you in high-level negotiations with key partners, advocating for patient safety, economics, sustainable working conditions, and system-wide improvements. The strength of our advocacy grows with every member, giving you a powerful collective voice that shapes the future of anesthesiology in BC.
  • FastFacts: Subscription to our monthly newsletter, FastFacts, that highlights key work being done within the BCAS on our core portfolios (advocacy, patient safety, economics, professional education, member engagement, and more) and provides opportunities to get involved and voice your perspective on issues.
  • Member ListServ Group: Engage with colleagues on topics of shared interest in real-time.
  • Locum Postings: Access to real-time locum listings for members only.
  • Special Interest Groups: Engage with colleagues for knowledge sharing, mentorship and education for pediatric anesthesia and environmental considerations in practice.
  • Seminar Series: Attend our informative and educational seminars, designed to enhance your professional knowledge and satisfaction.
  • CME Simulation Workshops: Participate in custom-designed workshops at for practical and technical upskilling.
  • Input on Key Topics: Provide valuable insights and engage with provincial partners on topics related to clinic practice and patient safety across BC.
  • On-Demand Education: Access our on-demand education videos via our website, anywhere at any time, at no cost.
  • Preferred Rates: Enjoy preferred rates for our professional education offerings.

Dates & events

Upcoming Events

Sunday November 23, 2025

BCAS Peri-Op Emergencies: SIM-Based Approach to Resuscitation – Focus on Airways

Planning Lead and Facilitator: Dr. Sarah Hall Second Facilitator: Dr. Navraj Chima SIM Tech: Paul Gear WHO:  BCAS Professional Education...

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Tuesday, November 18, 2025

BCAS GROW Series: Perimenopausal Journey For Women & Anesthesiology – Dr Brenda Lau

BCAS’s new GROW series (Guiding Resilient Outstanding Women in Anesthesiology) is designed to create a space for connection, learning, and...

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Monday September 29th, 2025

BCAS Seminar Series #2: Facts and Myths of Anesthesia for Cesarean Sections – Dr Katie Seligman

Planning Leads Drs Katie Seligman and Alan Tung Speaker Dr Katie Seligman WHO: BCAS Professional Education Committee WHAT: Join us...

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