[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"doc-seo-273009-105":3,"detail-sidebar-cat-0-en-105":81,"doc-detail-273009-en":130},{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":6},0,"ok",{"site_id":7,"language":8,"slug":9,"title":10,"keywords":11,"description":12,"schema_data":13,"social_meta":74,"head_meta":76,"extra_data":78,"updated_unix":80},105,"en","ssat-committee-handbook-guidelines-for-committee-membership","SSAT Committee Handbook - Guidelines for Committee Membership","","SSAT Committee Handbook outlines the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract’s vision, mission, and core objectives, emphasizing leadership in gastrointestinal surgery, education, research, and a forum for knowledge exchange. It details the society’s commitment to inclusion, culturally competent care, and reducing health care disparities. The handbook specifies committee organizational practices, chair responsibilities, and committee membership expectations, including online self-nomination rules, term limits, and annual participation assessment processes.",{"@graph":14,"@context":73},[15,34,56],{"@type":16,"itemListElement":17},"BreadcrumbList",[18,23,27,31],{"item":19,"name":20,"@type":21,"position":22},"https://docshare.wps.com","Home","ListItem",1,{"item":24,"name":25,"@type":21,"position":26},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/","Document",2,{"item":28,"name":29,"@type":21,"position":30},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/healthcare/","Healthcare",3,{"item":32,"name":10,"@type":21,"position":33},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/ssat-committee-handbook-guidelines-for-committee-membership/273009/",4,{"url":32,"name":10,"@type":35,"image":36,"author":41,"headline":10,"publisher":44,"fileFormat":47,"inLanguage":8,"description":12,"dateModified":48,"datePublished":49,"encodingFormat":47,"isAccessibleForFree":50,"interactionStatistic":51},"DigitalDocument",{"url":37,"@type":38,"width":39,"height":40},"https://docshare.wps.com/thumbnails/ssat-committee-handbook-guidelines-for-committee-membership/273009.png","ImageObject",300,407,{"name":42,"@type":43},"Tawan","Person",{"url":19,"name":45,"@type":46},"DocShare","Organization","application/pdf","2026-10-23","2026-09-15",true,{"@type":52,"interactionType":53,"userInteractionCount":55},"InteractionCounter",{"@type":54},"ViewAction",10,{"@type":57,"mainEntity":58},"FAQPage",[59,65,69],{"name":60,"@type":61,"acceptedAnswer":62},"How does the SSAT committee self-nomination process work?","Question",{"text":63,"@type":64},"Self-nomination opens for one month in spring and is completed entirely online via personalized email communication. Members may self-nominate for up to two committees, with limits based on current committee assignments, and it does not guarantee appointment.","Answer",{"name":66,"@type":61,"acceptedAnswer":67},"What are the term and reappointment rules for self-nominated committee positions?",{"text":68,"@type":64},"Self-nominated committee positions have a one-year term. After the committee meeting around the SSAT Annual Meeting, Chairs provide an annual participation assessment to senior leadership, and reappointed members serve for another one year with electronic confirmation.",{"name":70,"@type":61,"acceptedAnswer":71},"What responsibilities does the SSAT committee Chair have?",{"text":72,"@type":64},"The Chair facilitates committee work aligned with SSAT Strategic Plan goals, coordinates and leads meetings with SSAT staff, assigns and monitors tasks, resolves conflicts, follows SSAT timelines, and ensures diversity and inclusion are incorporated. The Chair also serves as a liaison to the Board and prepares written reports for Board meetings.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":32,"og:type":75,"og:title":10,"og:site_name":45,"og:description":12},"article",{"robots":77,"canonical":32},"index,follow",{"doc_id":79,"site_id":7},273009,1789468962,{"code":4,"msg":82,"data":83},"success",[84,88,92,96,101,106,110,115,120,123,126],{"id":22,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":85,"show_sort_weight":86,"slug":87},"Story & Novel",90,"story-novel",{"id":26,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":89,"show_sort_weight":90,"slug":91},"Literature",80,"literature",{"id":33,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":93,"show_sort_weight":94,"slug":95},"Exam",70,"exam",{"id":97,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":98,"show_sort_weight":99,"slug":100},5,"Comic",60,"comic",{"id":102,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":103,"show_sort_weight":104,"slug":105},6,"Technology",50,"technology",{"id":107,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":29,"show_sort_weight":108,"slug":109},7,40,"healthcare",{"id":111,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":112,"show_sort_weight":113,"slug":114},8,"Research & Report",30,"research-report",{"id":116,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":117,"show_sort_weight":118,"slug":119},9,"Religion & Spirituality",20,"religion-spirituality",{"id":118,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":121,"show_sort_weight":118,"slug":122},"World Cup","world-cup",{"id":55,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":124,"show_sort_weight":55,"slug":125},"Lifestyle","lifestyle",{"id":127,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":128,"show_sort_weight":97,"slug":129},19,"General","general",{"code":4,"msg":82,"data":131},{"doc_id":79,"user_id":132,"nickname":42,"user_avatar":133,"doc_module":4,"category_id":107,"category_name":29,"doc_title":10,"doc_description":12,"doc_content":134,"file_id":135,"file_url":136,"file_type":137,"file_size":138,"view_count":55,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":22,"is_downloadable":22,"audit_status":22,"page_count":139,"language":140,"language_code":8,"site_id":7,"html_lang":8,"table_of_contents":141,"faqs":142,"seo_title":143,"seo_description":12,"update_tm":80,"read_time":144},2336475104042,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/avatar/22000c4c32af1715be0?x-image-process=image/resize,m_fixed,w_180,h_180&k=1786537525561427321","SOCIETY FOR SURGERY OF THE ALIMENTARY TRACT  \nCOMMITTEE HANDBOOK  \nSSAT Vision  \nThe SSAT will provide leadership in setting the standards for gastrointestinal surgery and interdisciplinary management of digestive disease, in North America and around the world.  \nSSAT Mission  \nThe Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract is committed to advancing the science and practice of surgery in the treatment of digestive disease.  \nSSAT Core Objectives  \nThe SSAT strives to:  \n􀁸 stimulate, foster, and provide surgical leadership in the art and science of care for all patients;  \n􀁸 teach and research the diseases and functions of the alimentary tract;  \n􀁸 provide a forum for the presentation of such knowledge; and  \n􀁸 encourage training opportunities, funding, and scientific publications supporting the foregoing activities.  \nVision and Values Statement  \nThe Society will adopt a culture that honors the value of inclusion with an integrated approach to address the needs ofa diverse membership and surgical workforce. Moreover, the Society will develop and sponsor education and research to achieve culturally competent care and eliminate health care disparities in alimentary tract surgery.  \nStatement of Commitment  \nThe Society will actively engage and extend resources to enhance all manner of diversity for the betterment of its members and patients through inclusive leadership, training and education, and societal stewardship.  \nSSAT COMMITTEE ORGANIZATIONAL CHART  \nGUIDELINES FOR SSAT COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP  \nSSAT Committee Appointments and Self-Nomination Procedure  \nIn 2011, per its Strategic Plan, the SSAT began filling most committee positions through a self-nomination process, which successfully enhanced participation by the membership and opened active roles in the society to members who may not have been from the same institutions as the top leadership.  \nThe SSAT self-nomination process is open for one month in the spring. Self-nomination is done entirely online through a personalized email communication from the SSAT. Each SSAT member is permitted to self-nominate for a total of two (2) committees. Ifa member currently sits on one (1) committee and is eligible to remain active on the committee, and wishes to do so, he or she may only select one (1) additional committee for self-nomination. Ifa member currently sits on two (2) committees and is eligible to remain active on both committees, and wishes to do so, he or she cannot select any new committees for self-nomination. Self-Nomination does not guarantee appointment to a committee. To better serve the SSAT and its members no individual will be permitted to participate concurrently on more than two (2) committees. The terms of self-nominated committee positions are for one (1) year.  \nFollowing the committee meeting at or around the time ofthe SSAT Annual Meeting held in conjunction with DDW, the committee Chairs will provide an annual assessment of each committee member’s participation to the senior leadership. Reappointment and consideration for subsequent leadership positions will be based on this information. Those members that are reappointed will be reappointed for one year and will receive electronic communications from the SSAT confirming their continued participation. Please note that serving on a committee does not guarantee a continued position on the committee.  \nCOMMITTEE CHAIR JOB DESCRIPTION  \nThe role of the Chair is a pivotal one for guiding the committee’s work. By agreeing to serve in this capacity, the Chair has the following responsibilities:  \nFacilitate Committee Work  \n􀁸 Each committee should work on the tasks and goal assigned in the SSAT Strategic Plan. For a list of said goals and tasks please select the appropriate committee from the list available at [http://ssat.com/about/committees.cgi](http://ssat.com/about/committees.cgi).  \n􀁸 Coordinate with SSAT staff to plan and lead meetings, including but not exclusive to providing agenda items; approving","cbCailKtkdVOs0k3","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailKtkdVOs0k3","pdf",283132,17,"English","# SSAT Vision and Mission\n## SSAT Core Objectives and Values Statement\n## Statement of Commitment\n# SSAT Committee Organizational Structure\n## Guidelines for SSAT Committee Membership\n## SSAT Committee Appointments and Self-Nomination Procedure\n# Committee Chair Job Description\n## Facilitate Committee Work\n## Committee Meetings\n## Communicate with the Board of Directors\n# Responsibilities of SSAT Committee Members","[{\"question\":\"How does the SSAT committee self-nomination process work?\",\"answer\":\"Self-nomination opens for one month in spring and is completed entirely online via personalized email communication. Members may self-nominate for up to two committees, with limits based on current committee assignments, and it does not guarantee appointment.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the term and reappointment rules for self-nominated committee positions?\",\"answer\":\"Self-nominated committee positions have a one-year term. After the committee meeting around the SSAT Annual Meeting, Chairs provide an annual participation assessment to senior leadership, and reappointed members serve for another one year with electronic confirmation.\"},{\"question\":\"What responsibilities does the SSAT committee Chair have?\",\"answer\":\"The Chair facilitates committee work aligned with SSAT Strategic Plan goals, coordinates and leads meetings with SSAT staff, assigns and monitors tasks, resolves conflicts, follows SSAT timelines, and ensures diversity and inclusion are incorporated. The Chair also serves as a liaison to the Board and prepares written reports for Board meetings.\"}]","SSAT Committee Handbook - Guidelines for Committee Membership | PDF",43]