Traveling Fellowship
The SSAT Traveling Fellowship supports members to visit a North American academic surgical center for 6–10 days to promote knowledge exchange and professional development in alimentary tract surgery.
Funder: Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
Due Dates: June 30, 2026 (Application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,000 stipend for travel, lodging, and meals; fellowship duration is 6–10 days.
Summary: Enables SSAT members to visit a North American academic surgical center for professional learning and exchange.
Description
The Traveling Fellowship supports members of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT) in fostering professional interaction, knowledge exchange, and networking within the field of alimentary tract surgery. The selected fellow will visit a university-affiliated or academic surgical practice of their choice in the United States or Canada for a period of 6 to 10 days. The experience is designed to broaden the fellow’s exposure to diverse academic environments and surgical practices, with support from the SSAT Education Committee to ensure alignment with professional objectives.
