The SSAT has been leading the advancement of gastrointestinal surgery for nearly 70 years and has developed a community of GI surgeons focused on scientific excellence and career development.
SSAT membership offers opportunities for networking with leaders in the field of GI surgery, career advancement, and year-round learning through Society activities.
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SSAT’s annual Meeting is held during DDW, the premier conference bringing together all medical professionals in the GI field.
SSAT membership represents the entire GI Surgery team, including Advanced Practice Providers.
SSAT maintains 15 International Chapters and growing! Learn more and inquire about how to form a Chapter.
Dr. Ivy Haskins is a fellowship-trained, minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgeon whose clinical practice centers on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across the spectrum of benign and complex esophageal, abdominal wall, and metabolic and bariatric diseases. With a commitment to evidence-based decision-making and strong multidisciplinary collaboration, she has established herself as a thoughtful clinician whose practice blends technical excellence with compassionate communication.
Travel opportunity to Kobe, Japan for the SSAT–JSGS Joint Symposium
November 5–8, 2026
Specialty: Liver Surgery for Colorectal Liver Metastases
Deadline: February 17, 2026
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Deadline: March 31, 2026
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Shackelford’s Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (9th Edition)New edition now available — save 25% with code SSAT25.
The Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery (JOGS) is the official publication of the SSAT. It includes original articles on surgery of the digestive tract, gastrointestinal images, “How I Do It” articles, subject reviews, book reports, editorial columns, the SSAT Presidential Address, articles by guest orators and lecturers, symposia, letters, conference results, and more.
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