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CASA had a successful gathering in San Francisco

Chinese American Society of Anesthesiology (CASA) had successfully sponsored a special Chinese descendant anesthesiologists' and related scientists gathering in San Francisco during the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) annual meeting on October 11, 2003.

The gathering lasted from 4:30 PM to 9 PM. First, CASA president Dr. Haiming Wang and Dr. Qing Wang, the coordinator of this special gathering and CASA Southwestern delegate gave a welcome speech in both Chinese and English. They welcome all the colleagues from mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan,
Canada, and the United States.

Dr. James Cottrell , president of American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA),made a encouraging remark .

Consul Mianshuo Wang, accompanied with Consul Jun Wen, of General Consulate of the People's Republic of China in San Francisco, highly commented on such a special gathering.

Dr. Yun Yue, secretary of Chinese Society of Anesthesiology (CSA) briefly introduced CSA's history and some key officers. He also introduced quite a few outstanding anesthesiologists from mainland China at the gathering.

Dr. Chan Tai Wai (Matthew) represent Dr. Tony Gin , president of Hong Kong college of anesthesiologists , was pleased to participate in such a special gathering. Dr. Jhi-Joung Wang, president of Taiwan Society of Anesthesiologists introduced some remarkable anesthesiologists from Taiwan. Dr. Davy Cheng, an
outstanding Canadian Chinese Anesthesiologists, showed strong support .

Dr. Haiming Wang introduced the process of CASA establishment, its officers and delegates and honorary members. He also introduced four winners of the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research (FAER) in the last three years.
They are Dr. Wei Chao from MGH of Harvard Medical School (2000), Dr. Chuanyao Tong from Wake Forest University Medical Center (2002) , Dr. Yunpin Li from Beth Israel Hospital of Harvard Medical School (2002) , and Dr. Liming Zhang from University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (2003) .

Dr. Philip Liu, Brigham and Women Hospital of Harvard Medical School and CASA honorary member gave a warm speech.

There were about a hundred attendees enjoyed the delicious Chinese food and many people felt very fortunate to meet new friends. This was the first time such a special gathering ever held in the United States. Some attendees wish to see some kind of international alliances formed in the future. Sing Tao Daily
published a report of the special gathering October 12, 2003.

CASA owe many thanks to its officers, delegates, and members, especially Dr.Qing Wang, coordinator for this special gathering and her husband Ou Li from San Jose. Many thanks to Dr. Yanqin Lou, CASA Southwestern delegate from Los Angeles, Dr. Lijun Xu from Stanford University ,Dr. Meiven Lo from San Jose, Dr.Bingshuang Fang, assistant professor from University of Texas, Houston , Dr.Gexin Tang from Los Angeles, Dr. Liming Zhang from University of Pittsburgh, Dr.Hamilton Shay from New York, and Dr. Philip Liu from Boston.

Many thanks to the cooperation from the Chinese Society of Anesthesiology, HongKong College of Anesthesiologists, Taiwan Society of Anesthesiologists,Singapore Society of Anesthesiologists.

CASA wants to thank special guests Dr. James E. Cottrell, Mr. Mianshuo Wang from the Bureau of Science and Technology of Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in San Francisco.