SAMBA | Outpatient ◕ Office Based ◕ Non-Operating Room

Message from the President

I am honored to lead the Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia (SAMBA) for the upcoming year. This will be an exciting time to be a member of SAMBA. The officers and board of directors have spent a considerable amount of time contemplating the future trajectory of the society. We have encapsulated the essence of our society and assess our priorities for the next five years. I am proud to present to you our 5-year strategic plan, entitled SAMBA 2030: Lead. Innovate. Together.

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 Upcoming SAMBA Meetings

SAMBA 2026 Annual Meeting
May 13-16, 2026
Gaylord National – Washington, DC  

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Our Mission 

The Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia strives to be the leader in the perioperative care of the ambulatory surgical patient. 

Our Vision

To be the leaders in Ambulatory Anesthesia, including NORA and Office Based Anesthesiology, patient care, medical education, patient safety, research and practice management.

SAMBA's Goals

  • To advance the practice of ambulatory anesthesia in all ambulatory venues.
  • To promote high ethical and professional standards.
  • To provide professional guidance for the practice of perioperative care of ambulatory surgical patients
  • To foster and encourage education and research