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

  • Discounted registration for the SOCCA Annual Meeting
  • Discounted membership in the IARS, including full access to Anesthesia & Analgesia, A&A Practice, journal CME, and discounted IARS meeting registration
  • Access to the ICU Resident’s Guide
  • Free quarterly newsletter, Interchange, covering practice trends, ethical topics, and historical perspectives
  • Participation in the SOCCA Member Community, a dedicated online platform for peer networking, discussion, and clinical exchange
  • Access to the SOCCA Mentoring Program
  • Opportunity to serve on SOCCA committees, including eligibility for leadership roles
  • Eligibility to join the SOCCA Speakers Bureau
  • Discounted registration fees for SOCCA educational offerings, including the Board Review Course
  • Access to SOCCA’s enduring educational content, including recorded webinars and e-learning tools
  • Eligibility for member-only awards, scholarships, and research grants

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.