The mission statement of the ASSA from the originators of our By-Laws

The Mission of the Alabama State Society of Ansesthesiologists is to associate and affiliate into one organization all of the reputable doctors of medicine in the State of Alabama who are engaged in the practice of, or otherwise specifically interested in anesthesiology; to promote the highest level of patient safety through the general elevation of the standards of this medical specialty; to encourage specialization in this field; to raise the standards of the specialty by fostering and encouraging continuing medical education, research and scientific progress in anesthesiology; to disseminate information in regard to anesthesiology; to protect the public against irresponsible and unqualified practitioners of anesthesiology; to safeguard the professional interest of its members and in all ways develop and further the specialty of anesthesiology.