The American Board of Anesthesiology
Non-profit OrganizationsNorth Carolina, United States51-200 Employees
The American Board of Anesthesiology is a nonprofit professional certification board that serves anesthesiologists. Established in 1938, it administers certification examinations and oversees continuing certification and learning programs to maintain practice standards that support high-quality patient care. The organization is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is dedicated to advancing the standards of the practice of anesthesiology. Its primary customers are physician anesthesiologists and anesthesia programs seeking certification and ongoing professional development, with the board working to ensure consistent standards in the field. In January 2024, Thomas McLoughlin Jr. was named president, reflecting ongoing leadership in the organization as it evolves its certifying and learning initiatives.