The Thirty-third Annual SBAS Meeting
SAVE the DATE! – September 28–October 1, 2023
Hosted by the University of Michigan · Department of Surgery in Ann Arbor, MI. We look forward to your contributions in basic science and clinical research.
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The Thirty-second Annual SBAS Meeting – Hosted by the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA
September 15–18, 2022
Hosted by the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. THANK YOU for your contributions in basic science and clinical research.
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32nd Annual SBAS Program – September 15–18, 2022
Hosted by the Surgery Department of Sidney Kimmel Medical College (SKMC) – Department Chair – Dr. Charles Yeo; Local Program Chair – Dr. Nathaniel Evans III SBAS Program Chair – Dr. KMarie King
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Exhibit Hall – 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Registration – 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Promotion and Progress Institute formerly Grant Writing & Review (paid event)
(Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm)
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Leadership & Faculty Development Institute (invitation only)
(Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm)
8:00 am – 10:45 am
High School Program
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Executive Council Meeting
(Lunch 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm)
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Residents & Fellows Session
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Medical Students Session
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Financial Wellness Workshop
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Joint Social Residents, Fellows, Students
5:15 pm – 6:15 pm
Women in Surgery Reception
6:15 pm – 7:15 pm
Welcome Reception & Benefits of Membership
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Foundation Jazz Fundraiser (paid event)
Friday, September 16, 2022
Exhibit Hall – 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Registration – 6:00 am – 5:00 pm
AM Session – SKMC Hamilton Bldg., Connelly Auditorium
PM Session – Hotel Ballroom
6:00 am – 6:45 am
Travel by bus to SKMC (3 departure times 6:15,6:30,6:40)
6:00 am – 7:00 am
Grab & Go Breakfast at Jefferson Campus
7:00 am – 7:25 am
Welcome Remarks SBAS & Jefferson (Drs. Carla Pugh, LD Britt, Orlando Kirton, Charles Yeo)
7:25 am – 8:25 am
Local Program Session 1 – Clinical Programs
8:35 am – 9:35 am
Local Program Session 2 – Research Programs
9:40 am – 9:55 am
Break
9:55 am – 10:50 am
Local Program Session 3 – Health System Evolution
10:50 am – 11:15 am
Site Photo
11:15 am – 12:00 pm
Travel by Bus to Hotel/Lunch
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Dr. LD Britt Luncheon
12:10 pm – 12:20 pm
Dr. LD Britt Mentorship Lecture Intro – Dr. Carla Pugh
12:20 pm – 12:55 pm
Dr. LD Britt Mentorship Lecture – Dr. Patricia Turner
12:55 pm – 1:05 pm
State of the Art Lecture Intro – Dr. Nathaniel Evans
1:05 pm – 1:45 pm
State of the Art Lecture – Dr. Charles Yeo
1:45 pm – 2:00 pm
Break
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Scientific Sessions – 1 Presidential Plenary
3:30 pm – 3:32 pm
AAS/SBAS Awardee Introduction – Dr. Oluwadamilola “Lola” Fayanju
3:32 pm – 3:40 pm
AAS/SBAS Awardee Presentation – Dr. Alyssa Vaughn
3:45 pm – 4:50 pm
Scientific Sessions – 2 Oral Poster Session
4:50 pm – 5:30 pm
Break
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Travel to Museum; 5-minute walk
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Reception – Museum of the American Revolution
7:30 pm – 7:50 pm
Museum Curator Remarks
7:50 pm – 8:00 pm
Introduction of Dr. Steven K. Klasko by Dr. Charles Yeo
8:00 pm – 8:40 pm
Dr. Steve K. Klasko Presentation
8:40 pm – 10:00 pm
Enjoy Museum
Saturday, September 17, 2022
Exhibit Hall – 7:00 am – 4:30 pm
Registration 7:00 am – 12:30 pm
Hotel Ballroom
6:30 am – 8:30 am
Breakfast
7:00 am – 8:00 am
Committee Meetings
8:00 am – 9:15 am
Scientific Session – 3 Quick Shots
9:15 am – 9:30 am
Break
9:30 am – 9:35 am
Dr. Sherilyn Gordon Lecture Speaker Introduction – Dr. Cherisse Berry
9:35 am – 10:05 am
Dr. Sherilyn Gordon Lecture Speaker – Dr. Andrea Hayes
10:05 am – 11:15 am
Fireside Chat with 4 New Chairs (Panel); Drs. Andrea Hayes, Dineo Khabele, KMarie King and Fiemu Nwariaku
11:15 am – 12:25 pm
Business Meeting
12:25 pm – 12:35 pm
Break (Grab Lunch)
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Implementing Successful Policies: A Critical Step Towards Practitioner Allyship Luncheon (Ballroom) Drs. Gerard Doherty, Robert Higgins, Lisa Newman and Julie Ann Sosa
1:30 pm – 1:40 pm
Asa Yancey Lecture Introduction – Dr. Andrea Hayes
1:40 pm – 2:20 pm
Asa Yancey Lecture – Dr. Jayme E. Locke
2:20 pm – 2:30 pm
Break
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Scientific Session – 4 Quick Shots
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Debunking Racial Stereotypes of Intelligence: The Path Forward – Drs. Daniel L. Dent, Ezekiel Dixon-Román, PhD, Oluwadamilola “Lola” Fayanju and Amit R. T. Joshi
4:30 pm – 4:45 pm
Break
4:45 pm – 4:55 pm
Introduction to SBAS President – Dr. Andre Campbell
4:55 pm – 5:30 pm
Presidential Lecture – Dr. Carla Pugh
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Break
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Black Tie Reception – 1990s theme
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Seated for Dinner
8:00 pm – 8:05 pm
Introduction to Gala Keynote – Dr. Carla Pugh
8:05 pm – 8:35 pm
Gala Keynote – Dr. Ala Stanford
8:35 pm – 8:50 pm
Dessert
8:50 pm – 9:10 pm
Awards & Thanks – Dr. KMarie King
9:10 pm – 9:15 pm
Medallion Change
9:15 pm – 11:00 pm
Celebration – DJ Aktive
Sunday, September 18, 2022
Exhibit Hall – none
Registration – none
Book Your Hotel Room
Please use this direct booking link to reserve your room.
The guest room block is available until Tuesday, August 23, 2022.
Book your room through the the Hotel’s website »
Rooms are limited—reserve now to ensure you get the SBAS meeting rate.
Philadelphia Marriott Old City
One Dock Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
NOTE: As of 8/29/22, the Philadelphia Marriott is sold out.
Please use the links below to loacte a nearby hotel.em>
Additional Hotel Accommodations
HILTON PENNS LANDING
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/phlpnhh-hilton-philadelphia-at-penns-landing/
2.5 blocks from the conference hotel.
WYNDHAM PHILADELPHIA HISTORIC DISTRICT
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/philadelphia-pennsylvania/wyndham-philadelphia-historic-district/overview?CID=LC:HR::GGL:RIO:National:47153&iata=00093796
.6 miles from the conference hotel. 13-minute walk.
CANOPY BY HILTON
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/phloppy-canopy-philadelphia-center-city/?SEO_id=GMB-AMER-PY-PHLOPPY&y_source=1_MTU1OTMyNjAtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
1.1 miles from the conference hotel. 23-minute walk.
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
Attendees of the Annual Meeting are required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, a booster shot and proof of a negative covid test (PCR, antigen test) within 24 hours to pick up an attendee badge. Home tests are accepted.
Alternate Pathway for Non-Vaccinated: If one is not vaccinated due to health or religious reasons, results of a daily (taken within 24 hours prior to the start of each meeting day) negative test must be submitted each day of participation.
Masks are strongly recommended. Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Process To simplify and speed up badge pickup, please have your proof of vaccination, negative covid test, and government-issued photo ID ready when you arrive at the registration desk. Once you have provided your proof of vaccination and picked up your badge, you will not need to verify your vaccination status again. Not Feeling Well? SBAS strongly encourages all attendees to complete a self-check health screening prior to departing and follow all guidelines set forth by the CDC for travel.
If you begin to feel ill or manifest symptoms once you are onsite, please isolate and contact us at registration@facs.org to let us know that you are unable to attend the meeting due to illness.
Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Thomas Jefferson University and The Society of Black Academic Surgeons. Thomas Jefferson University is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians: This educational activity is designated for a maximum of 18.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Healthcare Professionals: This educational activity is designated for a maximum of 18.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
MOC Credit: Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
Philly Tours
City Sightseeing Philadelphia
The Bourse Building at 21 S. 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (bus tour)
Philadelphia Sightseeing Tour Stop #1 at 5th and Market Streets (walking tour)
www.philadelphiasightseeingtours.com
(215) 922-2300
Mural Arts Philadelphia tours
www.muralarts.org
(215) 925-3633
Philly Phables Walking Tour
302 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
foundingfootsteps.com
(609) 795-1776
Philadelphia Trolley Works Tours
Outside at SW corner of 6th and Market Streets (bus tour);
Independence Visitor Center at NE corner of 6th and Market (walking tour)
www.phillytour.com
(215) 389-TOUR
Museums
Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130
www.barnesfoundation.org
(215) 278-7000
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
www.nps.gov/inde/planyourvisit/independencehall.htm
(215) 965-2305
Independence Seaport Museum
211 S. Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106
www.phillyseaport.org
(215) 413-8655
National Constitution Center
525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
constitutioncenter.org
(215) 409-6600
National Liberty Museum
321 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
www.libertymuseum.org
(215) 925-2800
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130
www.philamuseum.org
(215) 763-8100
The African American Museum in Philadelphia
701 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19106
www.aampmuseum.org
(215) 574-0380
The Franklin Institute
222 N. 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
www.fi.edu
(215) 448-1200
The Liberty Bell Center
526 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
www.nps.gov/inde/planyourvisit/libertybellcenter.htm
(215) 965-2305
The Mutter Museum at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
19 S. 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
muttermuseum.org
(215) 563-3737
Attractions
Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest and The Midway
101 S. Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106
www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/places/blue-cross-riverrink-summerfest
(215) 925-RINK
Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 S. Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106
www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/places/spruce-street-harbor-park
(215) 922-2386
Fashion District Philadelphia
901 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
www.fashiondistrictphiladelphia.com
(215) 925-7162
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
1020 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
www.phillymagicgardens.org
(215) 733-0390
Reading Terminal Market
1136 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
readingterminalmarket.org
(215) 922-2317
Wonderspaces
27 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
philadelphia.wonderspaces.com
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
philadelphiazoo.org
(215) 243-1100