Membership Information

Why Join SAMBA?

SAMBA promotes a professional community in patient care, medical education, patient safety, research, and practice management in all things related to ambulatory, office-based, and non-operating room anesthesiology.

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:

Clinical Excellence & Practice Resources
  • Best in Class Education: Access to world class ambulatory (outpatient, office-based, and NORA) anesthesia focused national meeting including hands-on workshops and small focus group discussions.
  • Standards and Guidelines: Being part of creating and having access to SAMBA statements and clinical practice guidelines
  • Expert Knowledge Base: Exclusive access to archived editions of the SAMBA Webinar Series and special pricing on The Manual of Practice Management for Ambulatory Surgery Centers.
  • Official Journal:  Through discounted membership with IARS you will receive a subscription to Anesthesia & Analgesia, SAMBA’s official journal, A&A Practice e-journal and free journal CME.
Professional Development & Recognition
Community & Networking
  • SAMBA Connect: Use the member community to share ideas, ask questions, and connect with global experts.
  • Live Events: Network in person with other SAMBA members at the Annual Meeting and build lasting professional relationships.
  • Directory: Access to a searchable, online member directory.
Financial Benefits
  • Event Discounts: Reduced registration fees to all of SAMBA’s educational meetings.
  • Partner Savings: Discounted memberships with MHAUS and IARS.

Active Member

Active members are persons who concurrently maintain a membership in good standing in the American Society of Anesthesiology and actively practice medicine.

Active Member Rate:
$299 (one year membership)

Category 1 Membership
Membership which confers the right to vote, hold office and serve on committees. All memberships in this category require that the member possess a degree of Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathy, Bachelor of Medicine or an equivalent degree. Additionally, members in these categories must have completed a residency training program in anesthesia accredited by the American Council for Graduate Medical Education, the Committee on Postdoctoral Training of the American Osteopathic Association, or the equivalent of such accrediting bodies of other countries.

Join as Active Member

Associate Member

Associate members are persons who do not maintain a membership in the American Society of Anesthesiology and actively practice medicine.

Associate Member Rate:
$299 (one year membership)

Category 1 Membership
Membership which confers the right to vote, hold office and serve on committees. All memberships in this category require that the member possess a degree of Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathy, Bachelor of Medicine or an equivalent degree. Additionally, members in these categories must have completed a residency training program in anesthesia accredited by the American Council for Graduate Medical Education, the Committee on Postdoctoral Training of the American Osteopathic Association, or the equivalent of such accrediting bodies of other countries.

Join as Associate Member

Affiliate Member

Affiliate memberships may be granted to persons who have an interest in ambulatory anesthesia care but do not otherwise meet the requirements for category 1 membership.

Affiliate Member Rate:
$299 (one year membership)

Category 2 Membership
Membership which confers the right to serve on committees, but which do not have the right to vote or hold office.

Join as Affiliate Member

Trainee Member

Trainee membership may be granted to persons who are currently training in an approved residency or fellowship in the specialty of anesthesiology. No member may be classified as a trainee member for more than a total of five (5) years.

Trainee Member Rate:
Complimentary (one year membership) – Proof of Enrollment is Required

Category 2 Membership
Membership which confers the right to serve on committees, but which do not have the right to vote or hold office.

Join as Trainee Member

Medical Student Member

Medical Student membership may be granted to persons who are currently engaged in a full-time course of study leading to qualification as a Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent. No member may be classified as a medical student member for more than a total of five (5) years.

Medical Student Member Rate:
Complimentary (one year membership) – Proof of Enrollment is Required

Category 2 Membership
Membership which confers the right to serve on committees, but which do not have the right to vote or hold office.

Join as Medical Student Member

International Member

International memberships may be granted to persons who primarily work and live outside of the United States of America and its territories.

International Member Rate:
$75 (one year membership)

Category 2 Membership
Membership which confers the right to serve on committees, but which do not have the right to vote or hold office.

Join as International Member