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British Columbia Anesthesiologists’ Society (BCAS)

The BC Anesthesiologists’ Society represents close to 600 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, fair compensation, 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, fair compensation, 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

Monday May 26th, 2025

2025 BCAS Annual General Meeting

Our AGM is scheduled online via Zoom on Monday May 26th, from 7:15 pm to 8:45 pm PST. Come join...

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Sunday April 27, 2025

BCAS SIM Workshop Perioperative Emergencies

 Planning Lead and Facilitator: Dr. Sarah Hall WHO:  BCAS Education Committee WHAT:  The scenarios will be an assortment of peri-operative disasters...

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Saturday September 27th, 2025

BCWH + BCAS Travelling OB Refresher Course (Kamloops!)

Planning Lead and Facilitator: Dr Helen Parker WHO: BCWH + BCAS Education Committee WHAT: This one-day session is designed to...

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