About SSAT
Mission:
The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract is to lead in advancing the science and practice of gastrointestinal surgery.
Objectives:
The SSAT strives to:
- stimulate, foster, and provide surgical leadership in the art and science of patient care;
- teach and research the diseases and functions of the alimentary tract;
- provide a forum for the presentation of such knowledge; and
- encourage training opportunities, funding, and scientific publications supporting the foregoing activities.
Vision:
The SSAT is global community of GI surgeons advancing research, innovation, and advocacy to benefit interdisciplinary patient care.
Values:
The SSAT stands for:
- Education
- Scholarship
- Discovery and Innovation
- Quality Clinical Care
- Leadership
- Meritocracy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
The SSAT promotes an inclusive and equitable culture, and is committed to supporting diversity among our membership and addressing health care disparities in alimentary tract surgery. All SSAT activities should be mindful and intentional about promoting diversity.
More about SSAT
- Constitution and Bylaws
- Board of Trustees and Committees
- History of the SSAT
- Past Officers
- Strategic Plan (J Gastrointest Surg 2011; 15: 1077-1085)
