AAAA's 50th Anniversary
Celebrating 50 Years of Advancing Anesthesia Care
American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants (AAAA) | 1975 - 2025
For five decades, AAAA has been dedicated to advancing the profession of Anesthesiologist Assistants (AAs), advocating for patient safety, and strengthening the future of anesthesia care. As we celebrate this milestone, we invite you to reflect on our journey, honor the pioneers who paved the way, and look forward to the future of our profession.
Our Legacy: 50 Years of Progress
Founded in 1975, AAAA has been instrumental in growing the AA profession through education, advocacy, and collaboration with healthcare leaders. Over the past 50 years, we have worked tirelessly to expand practice rights, enhance training programs, and improve patient outcomes.
Through the erAA's: Our Members, Our Moments
Celebrating 50 Years of the CAA Profession
As part of AAAA’s 50th anniversary, we’re proud to highlight the voices and experiences that have shaped the Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant profession across the decades.
Through the Through the erAA’s campaign, members from different generations shared reflections on their journeys—what it meant to enter the field, how the profession evolved during their era, and the moments that defined their careers. Together, these stories capture the growth, resilience, and impact of CAAs over the past 50 years.
Explore the carousel below to meet the members who helped define each erAA and celebrate the legacy they continue to build for the future of anesthesia care.
AAAA 2025 Annual Conference: A Golden Celebration
The AAAA 2025 Annual Conference in Charlotte, NC, brought our community together to honor five decades of advancing the CAA profession. This milestone event was filled with energy and connection as attendees celebrated our rich history, shared insights for the future of anesthesia care, and strengthened the bonds that continue to drive our profession forward.
Join Us in Shaping the Next 50 Years
As we honor the past, we are also building the future. Support AAAA’s mission by getting involved, mentoring future AAs, or making a donation to advance the profession.
Join AAAA and get involved today!