Reves stresses need for research, researchers
Academic anesthesiologists performing important research do exist, but they are far too few in number, according to Emery A. Rovenstine Memorial Lecturer Jerry Reves, M.D.
Dr. Reves, Vice-President for Medical Affairs and Dean of the College of Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, shared some hard facts with his standing-room only ASA audience on Monday.
“We are a proud group … but it is time to look at transforming the research mission of our specialty,” Dr. Reves said.
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Academic panel offers keys to success
Ascending through the academic ranks can be a daunting task, but ASA is here to help mark a clear path. MORE
Session looks at ASRA recommendations for avoiding infectious complications
Hand washing, using sterile gowns, putting on gloves — the process is routine for anesthesiologists. While this inventory of responsibilities has become second nature, concern for infectious complications with regional anesthesia is first and foremost. MORE
Journal announces new Editor-in-Chief, takes post in January 2007
James C. Eisenach, M.D., M.S., longtime editor for Anesthesiology, has been named Editor-in-Chief of the journal. MORE
PPM abuse on increase, with unexpected geographic distribution
Large areas have a high distribution of abuse, despite the view that drug abuse is associated with the lifestyle of city dwellers. MORE
See you next year
Next year's ASA Annual Meeting is Oct. 13–17, 2007, in San Francisco, California. MORE