Articles written by Steven B. Schulman, M.D., M.H.A., FASA
Carrying the NYSSA Forward
I am honored and grateful to serve as president of the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists this year. I appreciate the responsibilities of this position, and I am ready to meet the challenges we face in the year ahead.
Read the articleEngaging With, Educating and Advocating for Our Members
It is hard to believe that my presidency is approaching the halfway point. Typically, the greatest amount of work and stress for the NYSSA’s officers occurs during the legislative session in the first half of the year. As this article is being written, our delegation has just returned from another successful Legislative Day in Albany. This year we had 53 attendees representing a wide geographic cross section of the state.
Read the articleOur Voices Matter
“I learned a long time ago the wisest thing I can do is be on my own side, be an advocate for myself and others like me.” — Maya Angelou Earlier this year, a member of the NYSSA posted a question on the ASA community open forum regarding the need for anesthesiologists to fight for […]
Read the articleA Year in Reflection
One year ago, I began this presidency with two key goals: to uphold the highest standards of patient safety by preserving physician-led anesthesia care in New York state, and to enhance engagement among NYSSA members. I am proud to report that we have made significant strides toward achieving both objectives.
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