I would like to close out my last article as a member of the Administrative Council by sharing with you some of my observations over the last four years on the ASA leadership team that deserve thanks and celebration.
First and foremost has been the affirmation of the truly dedicated volunteer members and elected leadership that comprise ASA. We truly are a bottom-up, member-driven organization that serves both our patients and us well.
In addition, it would be impossible for our physicians to be successful in our many missions if it were not for the tremendous time, energy and efforts of our incredibly talented staff, led by an equally talented staff leadership team.
As I mentioned in my address to our House of Delegates (HOD) in New Orleans at ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2014 (posted to YouTube as “Jane Fitch, M.D. ASA President, Teamwork”), ASA has epitomized amazing teamwork. What teamwork it...