Mission:
The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract is committed to advancing the science and practice of surgery in the treatment of digestive disease.
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 will provide leadership in setting the standards for gastrointestinal surgery and interdisciplinary management of digestive disease, in North America and around the world.
Values:
The SSAT stands for:
- Education
- Scholarship
- Discovery and Innovation
- Quality Clinical Care
- Leadership
- Meritocracy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
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