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The American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants

The AAAA® is a non-profit association of graduates from CAHEA-AMA/CAAHEP accredited training programs specializing in the science and clinical practice of anesthesiology. The purpose of the Academy is to...
• Establish and maintain the standards of the profession by fostering and encouraging continuing education and research to all graduate Anesthesiologist Assistants and enrolled students of accredited programs.
• Represent the interests of the profession
• Initiate and cultivate relationships with other organizations of health care providers.
• Instill confidence in the public by adhering to established ethical norms and legal constraints
• Encouraging the skilled and compassionate practice of anesthesia with respect for human dignity and the rights of patients in their care

The AAAA® is a member of the AA Partnership.

10/28/2026

AAAA was proud to participate in this year’s co-located AOCA Annual Convention and OMED!

AAAA Presidents Emily Mycyk, CAA; Jordan Aigner, CAA; and Nicole Moore, CAA presented the educational session “Integrating Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants into Osteopathic Practice: A Practical Guide for the Anesthesia Care Team.” Their presentation helped introduce attendees to practical considerations for incorporating CAAs into physician-led anesthesia practices and highlighted the important role CAAs play within the Anesthesia Care Team.

AAAA Executive Director Leigh Maltby also represented the Academy in the expo hall, connecting with osteopathic physicians and other attendees, sharing information about the CAA profession, and developing relationships that can help advance awareness and future practice opportunities.

We also want to give a special shoutout to VCOM, whose residents stopped by the AAAA booth during the meeting. We loved the opportunity to introduce future osteopathic physicians to the CAA profession, answer their questions, and talk about how CAAs and physician anesthesiologists work together within the Anesthesia Care Team.

We’re grateful for opportunities like AOCA and OMED that allow AAAA to meet physicians at every stage of their careers, build understanding of the CAA profession, and strengthen partnerships that support team-based anesthesia care.

10/28/2026

There's still time to recognize those whose contributions deserve to be celebrated.

Think about the people and organizations making a difference for CAAs through service, education, advocacy and support of the profession.

Submit your Honor Award nomination by November 5: https://www.cognitoforms.com/AAAA36/_2027AAAAHonorAwardsCallForNominations

10/26/2026

Registration is OPEN for the AAAA 2027 Annual Conference!

Join the CAA community April 15–18, 2027, in Orlando, Florida, for CME sessions, meaningful connections and opportunities to help move the profession forward.

Register early and save! Early Bird pricing is available through February 1.

Secure your spot today: https://whova.com/web/l8DFdjm5yESE0aiiF00qy6C16Oz2Iw6Elxaaf84GA1A%3D/

10/23/2026

AAAA was proud to represent the CAA profession at ASA ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026.

Throughout the meeting, our leaders and advocacy team engaged in important conversations with ASA leaders, state anesthesiology societies, committee members, and other partners about CAA practice, workforce growth, legislative and regulatory priorities, and the future of physician-led anesthesia care.

We also had valuable opportunities to educate attendees about the CAA profession, strengthen relationships across the anesthesiology community, and highlight the important role CAAs play within the Anesthesia Care Team.

Partnership was a major theme throughout the weekend. We are grateful for AAAA’s longstanding relationship with ASA and the continued collaboration that supports physician-led anesthesia care and the advancement of the CAA profession.

We were equally proud to spend time with our AA Partner Organizations, AAAEP, NCCAA, and ARC-AA. Our organizations each serve distinct roles within the profession, and our close collaboration helps strengthen the CAA community through advocacy, education, accreditation, certification, and professional engagement.

Our AA Partner Organizations social was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate those relationships, reconnect with colleagues, and continue building on the shared work that moves the profession forward.

Thank you to everyone who connected with us throughout ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026. We are excited to carry these conversations and partnerships forward.

10/22/2026

🍁 THANK YOU for an incredible Fall Fundraiser!

Thanks to your generosity, AAAA's Vital Signs of Support Fall Fundraiser raised an incredible $65,223, surpassing both our original $50,000 goal and our $60,000 stretch goal!

Your contributions to AAAA's Legislative Fund help fuel the advocacy efforts that protect and expand CAA practice rights, advance licensure, and create new opportunities for CAAs nationwide.

🎟️ We also want to congratulate our four AAAA 2027 Annual Conference registration raffle winners!
🍂 Raffle #1: John Tavis McLean
🍂 Raffle #2: Ishaan Koradia
🍂 Raffle #3: Adam Scott Maggard
🍂 Bonus Raffle #4: Catherine Steward

Thank you to everyone who donated, shared our campaign, and helped make this year's fundraiser a success. Your support makes a lasting difference in the future of the CAA profession!

💙 Want to keep making an impact year-round? Consider setting up a recurring donation to AAAA's Legislative Fund! Your ongoing support helps sustain CAA advocacy long after the Fall Fundraiser ends. Simply log in to the AAAA Member Portal to get started.

Together, we're fueling the future of CAA practice and education!

10/21/2026

Help us recognize those making a meaningful impact on AAAA and the CAA profession.

AAAA Honor Award recipients will be recognized at the 2027 AAAA Annual Conference in Orlando.

It starts with a nomination.
Submit yours by November 5: https://www.cognitoforms.com/AAAA36/_2027AAAAHonorAwardsCallForNominations

10/20/2026

AAAA's Vital Signs of Support Fall Fundraiser comes to a close TONIGHT, and this is your last chance to make a difference during this year's campaign!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, we've already surpassed our original $50,000 fundraising goal! But there's still time to make an even greater impact as we work toward our $60,000 stretch goal.

Your contributions to AAAA's Legislative Fund help:
🍁 Advance legislation that expands CAA licensure and practice opportunities.
🍁 Protect existing practice rights and defend against restrictive policies.
🍁 Strengthen recognition of CAAs and the physician-led Anesthesia Care Team.

Every dollar helps sustain the advocacy efforts needed to build on past legislative victories and create new opportunities for CAAs nationwide.

⏰ The fundraiser ends TONIGHT, October 20, at midnight! Whether you've already donated or are considering your first contribution, now is the time to help us finish strong.

🍂 Let's make these final hours count! Help us reach our $60,000 stretch goal and unlock one final complimentary AAAA 2027 Annual Conference registration raffle!

Donate now: https://www.anesthetist.org/fall-fundraiser-2026

10/19/2026

Legislative victories are worth celebrating, but the work doesn't stop when a bill passes. Continued advocacy is essential to protecting progress, strengthening practice rights, and expanding opportunities for CAAs nationwide.

Here are two more examples of AAAA's advocacy in action:
🏛️ Tennessee (2025): After years of advocacy, Tennessee passed CAA licensure legislation, creating a pathway for CAAs to practice in another state. AAAA invested approximately $150,000 in lobbying efforts over three years to help achieve this victory. With the regulatory process still underway, continued efforts remain important to bringing CAA practice to Tennessee.
🏛️ South Carolina (2025): Although CAAs had been licensed in South Carolina for years, AAAA continued advocating to improve practice conditions. After a four-year effort and approximately $204,000 in lobbying investments, the state increased the anesthesiologist-to-CAA supervision ratio from 1:2 to 1:4, aligning it with other states where CAAs are licensed.

Together, these victories represent approximately $354,000 in lobbying investments and demonstrate the sustained commitment required to advance the CAA profession.

The work doesn't end with a legislative win. Your contributions to AAAA's Legislative Fund help us build on past successes, protect existing practice rights, and pursue new opportunities for CAAs across the country.

🍂 Only 2 days left! Help us finish our Vital Signs of Support Fall Fundraiser strong and fuel the next chapter of CAA advocacy.

Donate today! https://www.anesthetist.org/fall-fundraiser-2026

10/17/2026

The Vital Signs of Support Fall Fundraiser has been EXTENDED through Tuesday, October 20!

We’re thrilled to share that we’ve raised $34,111 so far toward our $50,000 goal — but we still need your help to cross the finish line!

With this extra time, let’s make every dollar count and power the advocacy that protects and expands CAA practice, supports education, and builds opportunity for CAAs nationwide.

🍂 Please donate today and help us reach our goal: https://www.anesthetist.org/fall-fundraiser-2026

💡 Tip: You can check out as a guest — no account required!

10/16/2026

With our Vital Signs of Support Fall Fundraiser closing soon, we’ve raised $26,280 — and we’re counting on you to help us reach our $50,000 goal!

Your donation powers advocacy that protects and expands CAA practice nationwide. Every dollar helps AAAA advance pro-CAA legislation, defend against restrictive policies, and strengthen recognition for our profession.

🍂 Let’s cross the finish line together — give today and fuel the future of CAA practice! Donate today: https://www.anesthetist.org/fall-fundraiser-2026

💡 Tip: When donating, you can check out as a guest — just scroll past “Create account” and click Continue as Guest.

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