We are in the middle of the
ASA Annual Meeting, which draws thousands of anesthesiologists from
across the country to spend several days at meetings and lectures, all
without compensation. We know the incentive for the rank-and-file: the
opportunity to attend an incomparable array of refresher courses, panel
discussions and other continuing education offerings. Hundreds of
anesthesiologists come to educate others and participate in committee
and board activities as specialty leaders.
The sight of so many
physicians spending valuable time together away from the operating room,
along with some questions heard lately, made us wonder how anesthesia
groups secure attendance at their own internal meetings. Board and
other governance meetings, finance and employment committee meetings,
and all-employee and departmental meetings are important—indeed, they
are indispensable to effective group management. While recognizing the
need to conduct business by meeting, few individuals wish they could
attend even more meetings, and many people will...
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