Fellow of the Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia (SAMBA-F)
SAMBA is excited to offer this prestigious recognition status – Fellow of the Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia (SAMBA-F). SAMBA-F recognizes our qualified members for their service and dedication to advance patient care, their specialty and leadership and status among their peers within our field.
How to Apply for SAMBA Fellow Status
Eligibility
- SAMBA active member for at least three consecutive years
- Attended SAMBA annual meeting at least once every two years for the past 6 years
- Board certification in anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology, American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology or equivalent for international members
- Unrestricted medical license(s) , or equivalent for international members
- Two letters of endorsement from active SAMBA members in good standing
- Curriculum Vitae
- Must meet 6 qualifications within the past 5 years with at least 1 from each of the 2 categories listed below.
Qualifications
1. Professionalism/Leadership
- Leadership position in SAMBA, or participation in SAMBA committee(s)
- Leadership position in an ambulatory surgery center, office-based anesthesia, hospital or professional practices
2. Education/Scholarly Activities
- Active involvement in teaching or mentoring activities
- Speaker at SAMBA annual meeting or at international, national, or state Society meetings
- Research in ambulatory anesthesiology
- 3 publications (e.g., journal articles, web content, curriculum development, simulation scenarios)
- Development of educational content (print, webinars, podcasts, digital)
- Editorial board or Editor, scientific publication
Maintenance of SAMBA-Fellow Recognition Status
- SAMBA annual meeting attendance at least once every three years
- Maintenance of continuous SAMBA active or associate membership
- Active medical license
- After being awarded the SAMBA-F status, retiring members will enjoy this distinguished recognition for life without any of the above requirements for maintenance of status.
Fees
- A one-time non-refundable application processing fee of $250 (subject to change)
Benefits
- SAMBA-Fellow will be recognized at the annual meeting with a certificate, custom designed lapel pin, name badge ribbon, and be listed on the SAMBA website as a SAMBA-Fellow
- Opportunity to proudly use SAMBA-F in their signature noting this recognition
- SAMBA Fellows are invited to participate in a SAMBA networking event with resident members to engage and mentor junior members
- SAMBA Fellows will have access to a select community forum within the SAMBA membership via the website
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