<P> In 1905 , nine physicians ( from Long Island , N.Y. ) organized the first professional anesthesia society . In 1911 , the Society expanded to 23 members and became the New York Society of Anesthetists . Over the next 25 years , involvement in anesthesia - related issues grew and attracted other interested physicians nationwide . In 1936 , the Society changed its name to the American Society of Anesthetists . In 1945 , the organization moved to become the American Society of Anesthesiologists ( ASA ) . In 1960 , the ASA established an Executive Office in Park Ridge , Illinois to meet growing membership and patient - care demands . In 2014 , the ASA opened new headquarters in Schaumburg , Illinois . </P>
<P> In 1905 , nine physicians ( from Long Island , N.Y. ) organized the first professional anesthesia society . In 1911 , the Society expanded to 23 members and became the New York Society of Anesthetists . Over the next 25 years , involvement in anesthesia - related issues grew and attracted other interested physicians nationwide . In 1936 , the Society changed its name to the American Society of Anesthetists . In 1945 , the organization moved to become the American Society of Anesthesiologists ( ASA ) . In 1960 , the ASA established an Executive Office in Park Ridge , Illinois to meet growing membership and patient - care demands . In 2014 , the ASA opened new headquarters in Schaumburg , Illinois . </P>
when was the american society of anesthesiologists founded
when was the american society of anesthesiologists founded
1936
1936