Warshaw Master Educator Award
The Warshaw Master Educator Award honors an SSAT member for outstanding contributions to surgical education, mentorship, and leadership in alimentary tract surgery.
Funder: Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Nomination submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Honorary award; no direct monetary value specified; presented annually at the SSAT Annual Meeting.
Summary: Recognizes an outstanding SSAT member for excellence in surgical education and mentorship.
Description
The Warshaw Master Educator Award, established by the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT) in 2011, honors an exceptional surgical educator and mentor within the society. This annual award is presented at the SSAT Annual Meeting during Digestive Disease Week (DDW). The recipient is chosen based on nominations submitted by SSAT members, with a focus on demonstrated excellence as a mentor, teacher, and leader in surgical education. The award highlights the nominee’s significant contributions to surgical training and mentorship over time.
