Committee on Bylaws

• Lee S. Perrin, MD, Chair
• Bruna Castro De Oliveira, MD
  
• Cathie T. Jones, MD, FASA
  
• Nicholas M. Kiefer, MD, FASA
• Roman Schumann, MD, FASA

Committee on Economics

• Donna Kucharksi, MD, MBA, FASA Chair
• Patrick Alvarado, MD
• Lisa Crossley, MD
• Sanjiv Kumar, MD
  
• Swetlana Lobachova, MDL
• Edgar Remotti, MD
  
• Neil Rens, MD

Committee on Investments

• Jie Zhou MD, MBA, MS, FASA, Chair
• Cameron Bosinski, MD, adjunct
• Karolina Brook, MD, FASA
  
• Jason Crowther, MD
• Edgar Remotti, MD adjunct
• Ali Sasani
• Yury Rapoport, MD, adjunct 

Committee on Governmental Affairs

• Nathan T. Jones, MD, FASA, Chair
• Patrick Alvarado, MD 
• Don Ganim II, MD
  
• Yujia Ge, MD, adjunct
• David L. Hepner, MD, MPH, FASA
  
• Cathie Jones, MD, FASA, adjunct
• Maurice F. Joyce, MD, MED, FASA
• Ami Karkar, MD
  
• Swetlana Lobachova, MD
  
• Ala Nozari, MD
• Lee Perrin, MD
  
• Ali Sasani, adjunct
• Julie Selbst, MD
• Sukhman Shergill, MD
• Anil Vyas, MD
• Maksim Zayaruzny, MD

Judicial Committee

• Alex Hannenberg, MD, Chair
• Sohail Mahboobi, MD, FASA
• Nikhil Thakkar, MD
• Jennifer Dearden, MD
• Donna Kucharski, MD, MBA, FASA

Steering Committee

The Steering Committee consist of the elected officers of the Society and the Director and Alternate Director from Massachusetts to the American Society of Anesthesiologists.P

Committee on Membership

• Karolina Brook, MD, FASA
  
• Jennifer L. Dearden, MD

Committee on Nominations

• Cathie T. Jones, MD, FASA, Chair
• Jennifer L. Dearden, MD
• Amer Tabba, MD, FASA

Committee on Programs

• Fred E. Shapiro, DO, FASA, Chair
• Lisa Crossley, MD
• Lee S. Perrin, MD
  
• Jay Saggu, MD
• Susana Vacas, MD

Committee on Public Education

• Fred E. Shapiro, DO, FASA, Chair
• Lisa Crossley, MD
• Yujia Ge

Committee on Publications

• Nikhil Thakkar, MD, FASA, Chair, Editor
• Patrick Alvarado, MD
• Maricka Bennett, adjunct
• Ami Karkar, MD
  
• Bruna Maria Castro De Oliveira 
• Ala Nozari, MD
  
• Jamel Ortoleva, MD
• Lee Perrin, MD

sub-committee,website

The Committee on Anesthesiology Students and Trainees (COAST).

• Linda Lee, MD, Co-chair 
• Vanja Tolj, MD, Co-chair
• Ananya Vasudevan, MD, Co-chair Elect
• Nicholas Ang, MD, Co-chair Elect

• Lucia Constanza

Special committee, scholarships

Bylaws

Purpose: Maintains and updates the Society’s governing documents.
Composition: Chair and 3–5 appointed members.
Term: 2 years
Duties:

• Review and propose amendments to bylaws

• Ensure compliance with state and national standards

Economics

Purpose: Advises on payment policy, reimbursement, and economic trends.
Composition: Chair and members with interest in practice management or advocacy.
Term: 2 years
Duties:

• Review payer policies

• Assist in advocacy on reimbursement issues

• Educate members on economic challenges

Investments

Purpose: Advises the Society on investment strategies to ensure responsible financial stewardship.
Composition: Treasurer (ex-officio) and two appointed members.
Term: Treasurer serves ex-officio; other members serve 3-year terms.
Duties:

• Provide guidance on the Society’s investment strategy

• Review fund performance and recommend adjustments as needed

• Support long-term financial sustainability

Governmental Affairs

Purpose: Monitors and advocates on legislative and regulatory issues impacting anesthesiology.
Composition: Twelve members representing the geographic distribution of the state.
Term: 2 years; six members appointed annually.
Duties:

• Review and evaluate federal and state legislative and regulatory matters

• Educate members and policymakers on the Society’s positions

• Support advocacy efforts and represent the Society in legislative matters as directed by the Executive Committee

Judicial

Purpose: Addresses matters of ethics, discipline, and member standing within the Society.
Composition: Five members in good standing with MSA for at least 5 years and ASA for at least 10 years.
Term: 5 years, beginning after the annual meeting following appointment.
Duties:

• Review and adjudicate issues related to ethics, discipline, and professional conduct

• Conduct investigations and hearings as outlined in the Bylaws

• Make final determinations on cases involving no violation

• Provide recommendations before any action is taken by the Executive Committee or the Society

Membership

Purpose: Oversees membership eligibility, recruitment, and status changes.
Composition: Comprised of the Steering Committee of the Executive Committee.

Duties:

• Review and recommend action on membership applications

• Address membership status questions and concerns

• Promote membership among qualified individuals

• Approve or deny annual dues waiver requests as outlined in the Bylaws

Nominations

Purpose: Oversees the nominations process for elected positions within the Society.
Composition: The three most recent past presidents, with the most senior serving as Chair.

Term: 3 years, one member appointed each year.

Duties:

• Develop a slate of nominees for officer and delegate positions

• Ensure fairness and transparency in the nominations process

• Annually sign and adhere to a conflict of interest policy

• Recuse members in the event of a conflict; vacancies are filled by prior past presidents as needed

Programs

Purpose: Plans and develops the Society’s scientific and educational programming.
Composition: Ten members, with a Chair and Vice Chair appointed by the President. Nonmembers may serve as nonvoting advisory members.
Term: 2 years; five members appointed annually.
Duties:

• Design the theme and format of educational and scientific programs

• Oversee content for Society publications (print and digital)

• Ensure high-quality continuing education opportunities

• Vice Chair assumes leadership if the Chair cannot serve; vacancies are filled by presidential appointment

Public Education

Purpose: Promotes public awareness and understanding of anesthesiology.
Composition: Twelve members.
Term: 3 years; four members appointed annually.
Duties:

• Share accurate, accessible information about anesthesiology with the public

• Strengthen relationships with medical organizations, government agencies, hospitals, and insurers

• Support outreach initiatives that enhance the visibility of the specialty

Publications

Purpose: Oversees Society communications and publications to keep members informed.
Composition: At least six members, including the Editor and Associate Editor of the MSA Newsletter. At least three members must have served the previous year.
Term: General members: 1 year, Editor & Associate Editor: 3 years

Duties:

• Publish the MSA Newsletter and other communications relevant to anesthesiology

• Develop and distribute additional materials as approved by the Executive Committee

• Ensure timely and accurate dissemination of Society updates
  Vacancies: If the Editor cannot serve, the Associate Editor assumes the role, Other vacancies are filled by presidential appointment

COAST

Purpose: Represents medical students, residents, and fellows across Massachusetts.
Composition: Co-chairs, Co-chair-elects, Fellow and Medical Student Liaisons, and Program Liaisons from each residency program.
Term: 1 year (2 years for Medical Student Liaison).
Duties:

• Share updates between MSA and training programs

• Organize the NEAR Conference

• Represent trainees at ASA meetings and the Legislative Conference

Special Committees

Young Professionals Committee

Purpose: Supports early career anesthesiologists by developing initiatives tailored to their unique needs.
Composition: Appointed by the President for the duration of their term.
Duties:

• Create programming and resources for physicians in their first five years of practice

• Foster professional development, mentorship, and engagement within the Society

• Explore innovative ways to support the transition from training to practice

Scholarships Committee

Purpose: Ensures fair and thoughtful selection of scholarship recipients.
Composition: Appointed by the President for the duration of their term.
Duties:

• Review scholarship applications

• Evaluate candidates based on established criteria

• Select awardees through an impartial and unbiased process