Are you looking to get more involved in your Society? There are many ways to participate in our activities, from serving on a Committee or Special Interest Group (SIG), to writing for the Newsletter.  

2021 Society Elections

SCA is pleased to announce the following individuals who have been elected to Society leadership positions:

President-Elect
Kathryn E. Glas, MD MBA FASE
University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson


Secretary/Treasurer
Amanda A. Fox, MD MPH
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Director at Large
James (Jake) H. Abernathy, III, MD MPH
Johns Hopkins University

Director at Large
Tara R. Brakke, MD FASE
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Continuing Medical Education (CME) Committee Member
Dalia A. Banks, MD FASE
University of California San Diego


Nominating Committee Member
Rebecca A. Aron, MD
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Nominating Committee Member
Abimbola (Bola) Faloye, MD FASA FASE
Emory University School of Medicine

Involvement Opportunities

  • Write a Newsletter or Journal article.
  • Submit an abstract – abstract submissions for the Annual Meeting & Workshops, Thoracic Anesthesia Symposium, and Echo Week Meeting open several months prior to each meeting.
  • Submit a PBLD – Problem-Based Learning Discussions (PBLDs) are a key feature of each year’s Annual Meeting & Workshops. Accepted submissions will be invited to participate in the meeting as a PBLD speaker.
  • Connect with us on social media – Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to stay engaged with the Society and your colleagues.

Special Interest Groups

Are you interested in connecting and interacting with colleagues who share similar interests and challenges? An SCA SIG can offer you that opportunity!

Explore SCA’s SIGs: