Society of Black Academic Surgeons (SBAS)
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Mission:
To improve health, advance science, and foster careers of African American and other underrepresented minority surgeons.
Vision:
To be the preeminent surgical organization and relevant voice in healthcare that:
• Increases the number of black and underrepresented minority faculty in academic surgery
• Cultivates development of surgical scientists
• Promotes members to leadership positions in American and global surgery
• Eliminates health disparities
Values:
The Society of Black Academic Surgeons recognizes that its members are its most valuable asset. These are the organization’s core values:
• Excellence - They promote the highest level of scholarship in all clinical, scientific and educational endeavors
• Mentorship - They cultivate an environment of mentorship and career development.
• Advocacy - They advocate for the success of underrepresented minority surgeons and for healthcare equity of underserved patient populations
• Community - They celebrate the importance of fellowship in achieving their mission