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Why join SAMBA?
SAMBA’s mission is to advance the practice of ambulatory anesthesia in all ambulatory venues, to encourage high ethical and professional standards by fostering and encouraging education and research, and to provide professional guidance for the practice of ambulatory anesthesia.

Be a part of the fastest growing sub-specialty in clinical anesthesia practice, network with your peers and expand your expertise.

SAMBA is dedicated to providing value to members through:

Ambulatory Anesthesia Education and Clinical Practice

  • Access to world class ambulatory (outpatient, office-based, and NORA) anesthesia focused national meeting including hands-on workshops and small focus group discussions
  • Registration discounts to SAMBA’s educational meetings
  • Being part of creating and having access to SAMBA guidelines
  • Use of discussion forums to share ideas, ask questions, and connect with colleagues including experts in the world of ambulatory anesthesia
  • Exclusive access to archived editions of the SAMBA Webinar Series
  • Ambulatory Anesthesia Research competition and awards offered annually
  • Special pricing on various ambulatory anesthesia books

Professional Development

  • Leadership and service opportunities in society committees and Board of Directors
  • Opportunity to be recognized for society awards such as the SAMBA Distinguished Service Award
  • Receive discounts on membership with MHAUS and IARS

Networking

  • Connect with other SAMBA members at the annual meeting
  • Access to a searchable, online member directory

Membership Types

Category Membership Type Privileges Eligibility Annual Rate
Category 1
MD/DO/MBBS or equivalent + completed accredited anesthesia residency
 Active ✅ Vote
✅ Hold office
✅ Serve on committees		 Must be an American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) member and practicing medicine

$299/year

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  Associate ✅ Vote
✅ Hold office
✅ Serve on committees		 Not an ASA member, but practicing medicine

$299/year

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Category 2
Interested in ambulatory anesthesia (e.g., advanced practice provider), but do not meet Category 1 requirements		 Affiliate ❌ Vote
❌ Hold office
✅ Serve on committees		    

$299/year

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  International ❌ Vote
❌ Hold office
✅ Serve on committees		 Lives and works primarily outside the U.S.A.  

$75/year

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  Trainee ❌ Vote
❌ Hold office
✅ Serve on committees		 Currently in anesthesiology residency or fellowship (max 5 years in this category)  

Complimentary

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  Medical Student ❌ Vote
❌ Hold office
✅ Serve on committees		 Full-time medical student in MD or DO program (or equivalent)  

Complimentary

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 Category 3  Retired ❌ Vote
❌ Hold office
❌ Serve on committees		 Retired from professional practice

Complimentary

Contact the SAMBA Office for Details

 All membership is based on the calendar year regardless of join date (January 1 – December 31).