Traveling Fellowship for Low- and Middle-Income Countries
The SSAT Traveling Fellowship supports GI surgeons from low- and middle-income countries to build surgical expertise and develop centers of excellence through international collaboration and mentorship.
Funder: Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $8,000 USD stipend for travel, lodging, and meals; complimentary 5-year SSAT membership
Summary: Supports surgeons from low- and middle-income countries to build GI surgery expertise and centers of excellence through international collaboration and mentorship.
Key Information: For practicing GI surgeons in World Bank-defined low- or middle-income countries; award includes DDW meeting attendance and SSAT committee service.
Description
The SSAT Traveling Fellowship is designed to foster collaboration between surgeons in low- and middle-income countries and members of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT). The fellowship aims to develop centers of excellence in gastrointestinal (GI) surgery worldwide by leveraging the expertise of SSAT members and empowering local leaders to elevate GI surgical care within their home countries. Fellows will visit a sponsoring institution, attend the Digestive Disease Week (DDW) meeting, present their plans for advancing GI surgery in their country, and serve on the SSAT International Outreach Committee. The program emphasizes knowledge exchange, strategic planning, and the long-term development of GI surgical capacity in underserved regions.
