Mission Statement

The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine is the premier organization that addresses the clinical and professional educational needs of physicians and scientists; assures excellence in patient care utilizing regional anesthesia and pain medicine; and investigates the scientific basis of the specialty.

Vision

The Society is recognized as the primary source of education in comprehensive anesthesiology by all publics, including all anesthesiology providers. The Society's Journal is recognized internationally as the premier publication on regional anesthesiology and pain management and its name reflects its mission and content. All physicians utilizing regional anesthesiology techniques recognize the Society as the authoritative specialty association in the profession.