California Society of Anesthesiologists, Inc

Corporation

A corporation is created under the laws of a state as a separate legal entity that has privileges and liabilities that are distinct from those of its members. There are many different forms of corporations, most of which are used to conduct business. Early corporations were established by charter...

., is a component society of the American Society of Anesthesiologists

American Society of Anesthesiologists

The American Society of Anesthesiologists is an association of physicians, primarily anesthesiologists, that share a common goal of raising the standard of the medical specialty of anesthesiology and the improvement of patient care by fostering and encouraging education through research and...

, Inc., in the state of California

California

California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...

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History

CSA was incorporated in 1953 as a voluntary, non-profit association of physicians specializing in anesthesiology practicing in California.

Mission of the organization

CSA works to preserve the unique specialty of anesthesiology in California. CSA works closely with ASA to protect the interests of anesthesiologists on a local, state and national level in the United States

United States

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Board of directors

CSA is served by 29-member board of directors. The current president of the board is Michael Champeau, MD.