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The Society for the Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT) is committed to advancing the science and practice of surgery in treatment of digestive diseases

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The SSAT Colombia Chapter hosted the SSAT Symposium on Gastrointestinal Surgery in Cartagena, bringing together experts in GI surgery.

Special thanks to Prof. @doctorferreres and @OscarGuevaraHPB for their outstanding contributions.

Read more: https://t.co/VDoWSS7OR9

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🌎 Connecting GI Surgeons Across Borders

Drs. Shahin Ayazi and Giulia Nezi turned an #SSATMentorship match into an international collaboration—now published in JOGS!

https://t.co/PiQD9DipWW

https://t.co/f2WsuHi4pc

@JournalofGISurg @Sayazi

#JOGS #AcademicSurgery #GISurgery

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Member Spotlight: Dr. Sandra DiBrito
We’re proud to recognize Dr. DiBrito for her dedication to hepatobiliary surgical oncology, surgical education, mentorship, & advancing academic surgery through research & collaboration.

Thank you for being a valued member of SSAT!
@AlbanyMed

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Join SSAT for an upcoming Research Committee Webinar, “Developing and Sustaining a Prospective Clinical Database: Best Practices and Common Pitfalls."

Register today: https://t.co/zScBi0reP0

@MedicineUVA @UofLDeptofSurg @IUCancerCenter @BKP_Columbus @MayoClinicGIHep

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Congratulations to Dr. Aeris Jane D. Nacion of Allied Care Experts Medical Center, recipient of the Robin S. McLeod Traveling Fellowship! We’re proud to support Dr. Nacion's journey in advancing surgical quality worldwide.

Learn more: https://t.co/gp9jF6o1AD

#GIsurgery #SSAT

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REMINDER: The $20,000 USD award supports innovative, high-impact research that strengthens global collaboration and advances patient care in alimentary tract surgery across SSAT chapters and beyond.

Apply by September 30, 2026: https://t.co/tCm6XnRCUg

[Jeffrey Velotta MD FACS @JVelottaMD]

The prevalence of primary lung cancer among women with previous personal and/or family history of cancer in an integrated health system - JTCVS Open https://t.co/ehLoIvypu4 @AATSHQ @UCSF_EastBay @IASLC @GO2forLungCancr @LUNGevity

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New Issue Alert: JOGS Volume 30 Issue 9
Read JOGS Volume 30: https://t.co/rdCbEERElj
Issue in progress: https://t.co/QkTMHXIUQO

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Hear from surgical educators as they share insights to help residents & fellows prepare for the boards. @CorewellHealth @margauxnmustian @UABGISurgery @PaulEdWise @WashUSurgery @jzaraterod @sparklyscalpel @UMichSurgery @ZhiVenFongMD @rajarnarayan
Register: https://t.co/a1KuUbukvD

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SSAT Member Spotlight: @SinghAkanand

We’re proud to recognize Dr. Singh for his leadership in hepatobiliary & liver transplant surgery, his role in advancing transplant care in Nepal, & his commitment to global surgical collaboration. Thank you for being a valued member of SSAT!

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Congratulations to the 2026 SSAT Visiting Grand Round Professorship recipients!

@Sayazi @AHNtoday @simonefamularo @SBMSurgery @KimCHonselmann

Learn more about SSAT opportunities: https://t.co/ENyLloxarG

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SSAT Resident Research Award supports aspiring surgeon-scientists as they pursue innovative research that can advance surgical care! Hear from award recipient @NahiSkylar, about how this support is helping further her research in gastric cancer. Apply now: https://t.co/ScRfWRd6B0

[Zhi Ven Fong, MD MPH DrPH @ZhiVenFongMD]

Robotic enucleation of a pancreatic solid pseudopapillary epithelial neoplasm that’s abutting the splenic artery & vein in a young 20 year old.

Fall back plan was a central pancreatectomy but was fortunate that it wasn’t needed.

Full vid:
https://t.co/c28aY6Vi4Q

[Raja Narayan, MD MPH @rajarnarayan]

Don’t miss this fantastic upcoming @SSATNews webinar on the ABS Gen Surg boards, we’ll discuss:
🎟️ Components for ABS certification
✍️ Aceing the written boards
🎙️ Aceing the oral boards
☔️ What to do if you fail

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UPCOMING WEBINAR: “Preparing for the ABS General Surgery Boards”.

Register Now: https://t.co/R4i8wG9JTS

@shao_connie @CorewellHealth @margauxnmustian @UABGISurgery @PaulEdWise @WashUSurgery @jzaraterod @sparklyscalpel @UMichSurgery @ZhiVenFongMD @rajarnarayan

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Applications are open for the SSAT-Taiwan Chapter | TSSG Winter Forum, January 9–11, 2027, in Taipei, Taiwan. Selected participants will receive $3,500 USD toward travel, hotel accommodations, registration, & event dinners. Apply by Aug 31, 2026: https://t.co/fEbASbT73k

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This award offers a $5,000 USD stipend to support early career members in a unique international exchange experience. Eligible US SSAT members will connect with international peers through professional visits in each other’s home countries. Apply now: https://t.co/M76r4gZScr

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Season 6, Episode 6 of SSAT Soundbites is now live. Join Dr. Evan Alicuben for a review of the recent JOGS article!

Listen to the episode: https://t.co/Brd2FYyk3s

Read the full article: https://t.co/RWP0QFZr1o

@UPMC_CTSurgery @JournalofGISurg

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New ABSITE Quiz Questions are live!

The ABSITE exam is a key milestone for surgical residents, and the SSAT Residents Corner is here to help with test prep. Explore the latest August questions plus our full archive: https://t.co/8jQbeGOtIk

#SSAT #ABSITE #SurgicalEducation

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New in JOGS: This study explores age-specific risk factors associated with emergency colorectal cancer surgery and highlights opportunities to improve timely, equitable care.

@med_trisha
@SurgeryUH
@Richard_Hoehn
@caseccc
@CWRUSOM

Read more: https://t.co/Y2z0wl3JNL