When you become an IARS member, you’re not just signing up, you’re stepping into a global network, accessing powerful resources, research and opportunities that help you advance your career, contribute meaningfully, and stay at the forefront of anesthesiology, perioperative medicine, and patient safety.

Key Benefits of Membership

Here’s what you get as a full member of IARS (does not apply for limited plus and limited membership types):

Access to Anesthesia & Analgesia

Full subscription to twelve monthly issues, complete online archives, and the chance to earn CME through selected journal content. Stay informed of major clinical, translational, and basic science advances.

A&A Practice

The companion e-journal to A&A, focused on clinical case reports, patient safety, quality improvement, global health innovations, and educational innovations. Real-world lessons delivered monthly.

Webinar Series

Join live webinars led by experts in research, clinical practice, and specialty topics. Can’t make it live? Full members get full access to recordings plus CME credit when available.

Annual Meeting Perks

Discounted registration fees, the opportunity to volunteer as a session or poster moderator, and opportunity to submit abstract submissions and programming designed for learning and networking.

Vibrant Online Communities and Special Interest Communities

Participate in discussion forums and small-group engagements:

• Journal Clubs: Monthly discussions of articles (often with authors) from Anesthesia & Analgesia
• Topic-driven discussions on research, guideline updates, subspecialty education, and more.
• Early-Stage Anesthesiology Scholar and women in anesthesia groups, for mentoring, collaboration, and case discussions.

Research Grants & Awards Eligibility

As a member, you may apply for IARS-funded awards and grants to support your research, educational innovation, or global health projects. These can help accelerate your career and extend your impact.

Leadership & Influence

You can serve on IARS committees, help shape educational content, join policy & guideline discussions, influence the direction of the society and give back.

Timely News & Insights

Gain access to the Weekly Bulletin and The Daily Dose, newsletters that keep you informed about journal highlights, upcoming events, opportunities, announcements, and trending topics in anesthesiology.

OpenAnesthesia® Resource Access

Leverage free peer-reviewed educational content including summaries, articles, podcasts, and vodcasts on topics ranging from critical care to perioperative medicine to global health.

Member-only Discounts

Enjoy savings: 30% off select publications from Wolters Kluwer Anesthesiology (journals, books, etc.), and reduced fees for IARS educational events.

Who Benefits Most & How

Different members will find particular benefit in certain features:

How to Get Started

1. Pick the membership tier that’s right for you:

   Full Member, Early Career, LMIC, Research Associate, etc.

2. Log in:

   Begin exploring journals, archives, upcoming webinars, and communities.

3. Engage:

   Submit abstracts, apply to join committees, participate in journal clubs, and share your work.

4. Maximize savings:

   Apply your discounts on publications, meetings and resources.

Why It Matters for Your Career & for Advancing the Science and Practice of Medicine

• Professional Growth:

  Access to education, publishing, grants, and leadership builds your CV, strengthens your knowledge, and opens new opportunities.

• Clinical Impact:

  What you learn, publis, and share contributes to safer anesthesia care, better patient outcomes, and global health improvements.

• Global Community:

  Being part of IARS means you’re in a network of experts, innovators, and peers from every region, sharing insights, collaborations, and pushing the field forward.