The ANESTHESIOLOGY™ 2013 annual meeting is just around the corner, but there’s still time to register and take advantage of the early-bird registration rate. Don’t miss out on the largest event of the specialty, bringing you opportunities to learn the latest from preeminent leaders in patient safety. Already registered? Don’t forget to book your travel to San Francisco with the help of ASA. We have everything you need to book your flight, make a hotel reservation and plan your airport transportation.

Build your own agenda with quality, evidence-based CME offered in a variety of formats. Attend lectures, hear expert faculty and review posters. Other opportunities include hands-on clinical and cadaver workshops. Register today to ensure your spot in any of these limited-attendance workshops. Browse all of ASA’s workshops and register early to not miss out.

Patient safety is taking center stage at the ANESTHESIOLOGY™ 2013 annual meeting with this year’s theme — “Global Partners in Quality Outcomes and Patient Safety,” where you’ll find an expanded number of MOCA^® Patient Safety sessions. This is your chance to attend timely and targeted patient safety learning opportunities that will make an immediate impact in your practice. Put patient safety on the top of your itinerary and don’t miss the Opening Session or special lectures devoted to patient safety, including: APSF Ellison C. Pierce Lecture on Patient Safety and the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Workshop.

Problem-Based Learning Discussions (PBLDs) provide an interactive idea exchange on a variety of cases in anesthesia. Session times for PBLDs vary and run from Saturday, October 12, to Tuesday, October 15. To find the PBLDs that fit your needs click here, then select “Browse ” and Session Type “Problem-Based Learning Discussions.” Search now.

Take the opportunity to connect with potential employers wishing to hire clinical, academic or research anesthesiologists while attending the ANESTHESIOLOGY™ 2013 annual meeting. Located in the exhibit hall of the Moscone Convention Center, the ASA Career Connection offers a more private setting to discuss career opportunities with potential employers from Saturday, October 12, through Monday, October 14, during exhibit hours. Maximize your participation by signing in to your account on the ASA Career Center and indicate that you will be attending the ANESTHESIOLOGY™ 2013 annual meeting and share your availability for interviews if you so choose. Also, when browsing jobs, you will be able to see which employers are attending the ASA Career Connection and request interviews. Don’t have an ASA Career Center account? Application is just a few clicks away. Begin your job search immediately!

Take in scenic San Francisco on foot by participating in the ASA Run for the Warriors^® 5k run/walk sponsored by ASA in collaboration with Hope for the Warriors^®. This event will bring together meeting attendees, exhibitors, local residents and military personnel in an effort to support wounded warriors and their families. This unique road race will take place along the Embarcadero in San Francisco and will begin and end at the Brannan Street Wharf. The Embarcadero is the eastern waterfront and roadway along the San Francisco Bay and is listed on the National Registration of Historic Places. Share this experience by asking your friends and colleagues to join you. Registration and donations are now being accepted.

Planning to explore San Francisco during your visit? Whether scheduling free time with friends and colleagues, extending your stay or bringing your family along, don’t miss the opportunity to take in the sights, sounds and flavors of San Francisco. ASA offers a variety of tours so that you take in local attractions, famous architecture and the best of California wine country. View the full list of tour and event offerings.

Take in scenic San Francisco on foot by participating in the ASA Run for the Warriors^® 5k run/walk sponsored by ASA in collaboration with Hope for the Warriors^®. This event will bring together meeting attendees, exhibitors, local residents and military personnel in an effort to support wounded warriors and their families. This unique road race will take place along the Embarcadero in San Francisco and will begin and end at the Brannan Street Wharf. The Embarcadero is the eastern waterfront and roadway along the San Francisco Bay and is listed on the National Registration of Historic Places. Share this experience by asking your friends and colleagues to join you. Registration and donations are now being accepted.