Mission & Vision

SAM Mission Statement

To promote safe clinical practice in airway management through research, education and the development of teaching resources.

SAM Vision Statement

To become a premier clinical and educational resource respected internationally for its excellence.

SAM Goals

  • To bring into one organization physicians who are engaged in clinical airway management, and non-physicians who are involved in airway-related patient care or research.
  • To contribute to the scientific advancement of airway management through the development of new technology and by encouraging research, education and teaching.
  • To disseminate to the members and to the public information concerning the importance of airway management; to sponsor professional meetings and conferences; and to publish scientific manuscripts and materials of popular interest.
  • To raise the standards of airway management by encouraging research, education, and dissemination of information related to airway management.