UAB is honored to host the 28th Annual Meeting of the Society of Black Academic Surgeons April 26-28, 2018, at the Westin, Birmingham. We would like a strong turnout of UAB medical students and residents at the meeting. The meeting consists of peer reviewed scientific presentations, invited lectures, leadership development for young attendees, and academic mentoring opportunities. There will be career development sessions specifically for residents.

The Society of Black Academic Surgeons (SBAS) was established in 1987 in particular recognition of the lack of African-Americans in academic surgery and the lack of an organized network for African-American surgeons to promote more active participation and success in academic surgery. Its mission has evolved to support surgeons from all backgrounds. As a result, SBAS members represent a variety of ethnic and racial backgrounds.

If you are interested in attending these sessions, please email meganyeatts@uabmc.edu. Contact local hosts Drs. Stephen Gray or Colin Martin with questions.