SSAT Founders Medal
The SSAT Founders Medal annually honors a leader in alimentary tract surgery for exceptional service and dedication to advancing the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract.
Funder: Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026
Funding Amounts: No monetary award; recipient receives a medal and formal recognition at the SSAT Annual Meeting.
Summary: Annual recognition for exceptional leadership and service to the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract.
Key Information: Recipient is selected by the Chair of the SSAT Board of Trustees; not an open application process.
Description
The SSAT Founders Medal is an annual honor established in 1976 by the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT). It recognizes an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and service to the SSAT throughout their surgical career. While the award is often presented to Past Presidents of the SSAT, it is not limited to them; the primary criterion is a longstanding commitment to advancing the society's mission. The recipient is selected by the Chair of the SSAT Board of Trustees. The medal is conferred during the Opening Session of the SSAT Annual Meeting, which takes place in conjunction with Digestive Disease Week.
