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The Society of Black Academic Surgeons (SBAS)

The Society of Black Academic Surgeons (SBAS)

To achieve health justice, advance science, cultivate professional success and promote leadership for Black and underrepresented surgeons in academia.

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Individual Member Application Form

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Individual Membership Application Form

Member Application form for Faculty, Residents, Medical Students, Advanced Practice Providers and Registered Nurses.

Applicant Name(Required)
Additional Degree(s) other than MD/DO. please check all that apply:(Required)
Membership Category to which you are applying:(Required)
Current Academic Rank(Required)
Use this space to list your positions at your institution (i.e. Chair, Clerkship Director, Program Director, Division Chair, etc.)
Specialty(Required)
Check all that apply:

Preferred Mailing Address

Address Type(Required)

Preferred Contacts

We strongly recommend creating/using a non-institution email address (e.g. Gmail) for society business.
In case we can’t reach you at the primary email address.

Other Information

Gender(Required)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)(Required)
Are you certified by the ABMS?(Required)
Certification Focus(Required)
Use this space to identify the focus of your board certification (i.e.. General, Colorectal, Vascular, etc.). Please list all specialties and subspecialties and the year of certification, for example General Surgery, 2013. If you have multiple certifications, use the + icon to add additional row.
Certification Specialty
Year of Certification
 
Do you have an active medical licence?(Required)

Educational Background

Medical School Honor Societies (if applicable)
Use this space to identify your residency program (i.e. Emory University)
Use this space to identify your residency training focus (i.e. MIS, Plastics, Pediatrics, etc.)
Are you enrolled in or have you completed a fellowship?(Required)
Use this space to identify the program where you completed your fellowship. (i.e. University of Washington)
Use this space to identify your fellowship training focus (i.e. MIS, Plastics, Pediatrics, etc.)

Letter(s) of Recommendation, Professional Experience and Academic Interests

Chairperson's Name(Required)
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB.
Faculty Member's Name(Required)
Max. file size: 10 MB.
Briefly describe your current role and primary responsibilities in the surgical field.
Highlight key surgical, research, educational, or clinical accomplishments that reflect your expertise and professional growth.
Please include any leadership roles you have held in academic, clinical, or professional settings.
If you have been involved in surgical societies or medical organizations, list them and describe your roles and contributions.

Please avoid repeating information already included in your CV; concise narrative summaries are preferred.
Please select your areas of Academic Interest from the list below. You may select up to 3 areas.(Required)
View the categories comprising each area of Academic Interest.
What are your specific research and academic contributions and interests?
Indicate whether you are interested in participating in SBAS-led research initiatives or collaborative studies.
Would be willing to mentor medical students, residents, or fellows in research or scholarly activities?(Required)
Describe the aspects of SBAS activities that most interest you (e.g., educational workshops, research collaborations, mentorship, leadership development).
Indicate your willingness to volunteer for committees or leadership roles within SBAS.
If applicable, briefly describe any ideas or initiatives you would like to propose to support the mission of the Society.
Outline your professional goals for the next 5–10 years and describe how involvement in SBAS aligns with and supports those goals.
Please discuss the impact you hope to have in surgery, academic medicine, leadership, or mentorship through your engagement with SBAS.
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Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, avif, Max. file size: 512 MB, Max. files: 1.
    Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 512 MB.

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    Surgical Society Memberships(Required)
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