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White Paper: SSAT Commitment to Workforce Diversity and Healthcare Disparities JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY Walsh, R. M., Jeyarajah, D. r., Matthews, J. B., Telem, D., Hawn, M. T., Michelassi, F., Reid-Lomardo, K. M. 2016; 20 (5): 879-884

Abstract

The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Track (SSAT) is committed to diversity and inclusiveness of its membership, promotion of research related to healthcare disparities, cultural competency of practicing gastrointestinal surgeons, and cultivation of leaders with unique perspectives. The SSAT convened a task force to assess the current state of diversity and inclusion and recommend sustainable initiatives to promote these goals. Working through the current committee structure of the Society, and by establishing a permanent Diversity and Inclusion liaison committee, the SSAT will maintain its commitment and strive towards diversity of thought and inclusiveness on every level to improve the well-being and betterment of its membership and the patients they serve.

View details for DOI 10.1007/s11605-016-3107-1

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View details for PubMedID 26940942