Membership

The Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists (SOCCA) is the leading professional home for anesthesiologists who care for critically ill patients—whether in the ICU, the operating room, the PACU, or beyond. Our members include board-certified intensivists, perioperative physicians, and anesthesiologists whose practices intersect daily with the complexities of critical care. Whether you’re managing cardiac, neuro, transplant, trauma, or emergency cases, SOCCA offers a dynamic community committed to elevating care through education, research, advocacy, and collaboration. SOCCA’s mission is to support the development of anesthesiologists who care for critically ill patients of all types. Our vision is to advance the future of critical care anesthesiology through innovation, inclusion, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Benefits of Membership

Exclusive Discounts

  • Reduced registration for the SOCCA Annual Meeting
  • Reduced registration fees for SOCCA educational offerings, including the Board Review Course
  • Discounted membership in the IARS, with full access to Anesthesia & Analgesia, A&A Practice, journal CME, and reduced IARS meeting registration

Professional Development & Education

  • Access to SOCCA’s enduring educational content, including recorded webinars and e-learning tools
  • Access to the ICU Resident’s Guide
  • Free quarterly digital newsletter, Interchange, covering practice trends, ethics, and history in critical care
  • Participation in the SOCCA Mentoring Program
  • Eligibility to join the SOCCA Speakers Bureau

Leadership & Recognition

  • Eligibility for member-only awards, scholarships, and research grants
  • Opportunity to serve on SOCCA committees, with eligibility for leadership roles
Community & Networking
  • Connections with peer groups including Women in Critical Care, Early-Career Intensivists, and Physicians in Private Practice
  • Invitation to multiple SOCCA Socials annually

 

Membership Categories

Active Member   $200/year
Physicians trained in anesthesiology who are interested in critical care medicine. Active members may vote, serve as officers or directors, serve in committee leadership roles, and access all benefits of membership.

Affiliate Member   $150/year
Physicians or scientists involved in clinical care, education, or research related to critical care who are not anesthesiologists. Affiliate members have full access to meetings and benefits but may not vote or serve as officers or directors.

Educational Member   Complimentary
Residents or fellows currently in training. Educational members enjoy full access to meetings and programs, can participate in committees, but cannot vote or hold office.

Medical Student Member   Complimentary
Full-time medical students in accredited institutions. They may access all SOCCA resources and attend events, can participate in committees, but cannot vote or hold office.

Retired Member   Complimentary
Former Active members who have retired from clinical practice after 10+ years of SOCCA membership. Retired members retain access to events and resources but are not eligible to vote or hold office.

How to Join or Renew

SOCCA membership is open to all qualified applicants and does not require sponsorship. Applications and renewals are processed online.