Australian Society of Anaesthetists
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The Australian Society of Anaesthetists is an association that seeks to further the best interests of
anaesthesia and anaesthetists.
, a 28-year-old Australian physician, returned from travel abroad in 1931 determined to form a society devoted to the practice and teaching of anaesthesia. A proposed anaesthetic Congress of 1932 was delayed by the Great Depression
, but took place in Hobart
in 1934. At that meeting the Australian Society of Anaesthetists was founded by seven members. It was established as a means of exchange of ideas, for the distribution of memoranda on topics of anaesthetic interests, and to conduct inquiries relating to problems in the practice of anaesthesia in Australia. Since inception the Society has continued to grow in membership. The Society has met annually since 1935 (excepting an interruption during World War II) at both Annual General and Scientific Meetings, the latter now termed the National Scientific Congress.
Australian specialist anaesthetists. It is one of the largest medical associations in Australia. Membership consists of specialist anaesthetist physicians as well as registrar trainees and non-specialist medical practitioner anaesthetists.
A wide variety of other meetings take place in the various states, such as educational meetings combined with the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
, Part 0 and Part 3 meetings for junior and senior trainees respectively and rural meetings that bring together specialist and general practitioner providers of anaesthesia.
anaesthesia and anaesthetists.
History
Dr Geoffrey KayeGeoffrey Kaye
- Early Life and Education :Geoffrey Kaye was born Geoffrey Kornblum in St Kilda, Melbourne, Australia in 1903. He was educated in England, and studied medicine at the University of Melbourne...
, a 28-year-old Australian physician, returned from travel abroad in 1931 determined to form a society devoted to the practice and teaching of anaesthesia. A proposed anaesthetic Congress of 1932 was delayed by the Great Depression
Great Depression
The Great Depression was a severe worldwide economic depression in the decade preceding World War II. The timing of the Great Depression varied across nations, but in most countries it started in about 1929 and lasted until the late 1930s or early 1940s...
, but took place in Hobart
Hobart
Hobart is the state capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. Founded in 1804 as a penal colony,Hobart is Australia's second oldest capital city after Sydney. In 2009, the city had a greater area population of approximately 212,019. A resident of Hobart is known as...
in 1934. At that meeting the Australian Society of Anaesthetists was founded by seven members. It was established as a means of exchange of ideas, for the distribution of memoranda on topics of anaesthetic interests, and to conduct inquiries relating to problems in the practice of anaesthesia in Australia. Since inception the Society has continued to grow in membership. The Society has met annually since 1935 (excepting an interruption during World War II) at both Annual General and Scientific Meetings, the latter now termed the National Scientific Congress.
Membership
Presently the Society has over 2900 members representing a majority ofAustralian specialist anaesthetists. It is one of the largest medical associations in Australia. Membership consists of specialist anaesthetist physicians as well as registrar trainees and non-specialist medical practitioner anaesthetists.
Governance
The Society is governed by a national Council consisting of an executive committee and representatives of the Australian States.Meetings
The Society holds a National Scientific Conference annually in the southern hemisphere spring. Recent meetings have taken place in Melbourne, Darwin and Wellington.A wide variety of other meetings take place in the various states, such as educational meetings combined with the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists
The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists is responsible for examining and qualifying anaesthetists in Australia and New Zealand. The College maintains standards of practice in anaesthesia.-Membership:...
, Part 0 and Part 3 meetings for junior and senior trainees respectively and rural meetings that bring together specialist and general practitioner providers of anaesthesia.