Professional Organizations

Participation in professional organizations is strongly encouraged while you are a student and during your professional career. 

American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants (AAAA)

The American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants (AAAA) is the principal national professional organization for anesthesiologist assistants. Students are encouraged to attend the AAAA annual conference and meetings held at the local, state, and national levels.

American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) has played an important role in American medicine since 1905 and have acted as an advocate for all patients who require anesthesia or relief from pain. The ASA provides education, research and scientific knowledge to physician anesthesiologists and care team members.

New Mexico Society of Anesthesiologists

The New Mexico Society of Anesthesiologists is dedicated to promoting the highest standards of anesthesiology within the state of New Mexico. Their mission is to foster excellence through continuing medical education, to monitor and promote public policy to enhance patient care, and to serve as an advocate for anesthesiologists and their patients.

New Mexico Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants

NMAAA serves to advance CAAs and the anesthesia care team throughout New Mexico by providing the safest anesthesia care to our friends and neighbors.