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Society of Black Academic Surgeons retweeted
Congratulations, @societyofBAS, on an outstanding scientific meeting, and thank you @RutgersNJMS for hosting and @KMarieMD for her leadership. Humbled to be inaugurated as our 32nd President. Grateful to Dr. L.D Britt and other founding members for their legacy! Thankful to @UofUSurgery @UTSWSurgery [@ANPA] for their support!
Society of Black Academic Surgeons retweeted
Some conferences you attend. Others feel like coming home. I'm still carrying the warmth of #SBAS2026.
To everyone who poured into me this week, and to those I had the privilege of pouring into: thank you. I'm leaving full, grateful, and ready to pay it forward.
Our top leadership transition just took place! CONGRATULATIONS to our new President, Dr. Fiemu Nwariaku!!! Professor…Surgeon Scientist…Global Health Innovator… Valued Mentor!!! We look forward to your visionary leadership, Dr. Nwariaku!!!! #BlackMeninMedicine #SBASRutgers2026
An inspirational presidency is now ETCHED in our history books! CONGRATULATIONS to our 31st President, Dr. KMarie King on a PHENOMENAL presidency characterized by vision, intentionality, joy, & EXCELLENCE! Because of your leadership we stand tall, boldly, & we remain #SBASStrong
CONGRATULATIONS to our new program chair, Dr. Callisia Clarke! Dr. Clarke leads brilliantly at @mcwsurgery & she did an OUTSTANDING job as the local program chair last year @MCWSurgery! We are SO thrilled to have her expertise as she leads our next several Annual Meetings!
Society of Black Academic Surgeons retweeted
CONGRATULATIONS to our new President-Elect, Dr. Dineo Khabele!!! Professor…Surgeon-ScientistMentor…Leader! Dr. Khabele leads @washuobgyn brilliantly as chair and has been a critical part of our TREMENDOUS growth over the years! We SO look forward to her leadership and guidance!
CONGRATULATIONS to our new President-Elect, Dr. Dineo Khabele!!! Professor…Surgeon-ScientistMentor…Leader! Dr. Khabele leads @washuobgyn brilliantly as chair and has been a critical part of our TREMENDOUS growth over the years! We SO look forward to her leadership and guidance!
We remember & honor Dr. Asa Yancey, a pioneering surgeon and mentor whose impact continues to guide us. His contributions advanced surgical care while his leadership opened doors for minority surgeons in academic medicine.
His legacy of excellence lives on through SBAS!
Happening now: Our Presidential Plenary ! Drs. Freischlag, Jones, Higgins, and King are talking leadership, equity, legacy and advice for emerging leaders, moderated by Drs. Clarke and Martin. Don’t miss this💜 #SBASRutgers2026 #SBASStrong
Society of Black Academic Surgeons retweeted
Honoring Dr. Sherilyn Gordon today at #SBASRutgers2026. Intimate partner violence reaches surgeons too. If you or a colleague need support, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is 1-800-799-7233. #SBASStrong
💜 We honor Dr. Sherilyn Gordon, a pioneering surgeon whose life was tragically cut short by intimate partner violence (IPV)
We welcome Dr. D’Andrea K.V. Joseph to deliver today’s lecture in her honor.
For more info on IPV: facs.org/for-medical-profess…
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🎙️ Moderators: Drs. Christine Castater & Jacquelyn Turner
💰 Panelists: Dr. Tony Stallion, Dr. Kerri Woodberry & Dr. Lynt Johnson
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💜 We honor Dr. Sherilyn Gordon, a pioneering surgeon whose life was tragically cut short by intimate partner violence (IPV)
We welcome Dr. D’Andrea K.V. Joseph to deliver today’s lecture in her honor.
For more info on IPV: facs.org/for-medical-profess…
#SBASRutgers2026 #SBASStrong
Good morning, SBAS! We can’t believe Day 3 of #SBASRutgers2026 is here. What a great annual meeting it’s been so far!!!
Let’s make the most of every session and soak in all the inspiration from our incredible speakers and panels.
Today kicks off at 7 am! Last Day, Best Day!💜✊🏾
Congratulations to Dr. Jamila Picart, PGY-6 at the University of Michigan and this year’s AAS-SBAS Travel Award recipient! 🎉💜
Catch her at the AAS Awardee & Presidential Plenary Session, 3:45 PM in Livingston.
#SBASRutgers2026 #SBASStrong
Up next at #SBASRutgers2026: the State of the Art Lecture with Dr. Daniel B. Jones, Benjamin Rush, Jr., MD, Endowed Chair of Surgery and Assistant Dean of Simulation, Innovation & Scholarship at Rutgers NJMS! 💜 Join us at 2:45 PM in Livingston! #SBASStrong
Up next at #SBASRutgers2026: the L.D. Britt Mentorship Lecture with Dr. Erika Adams Newman! 💜
Chief of Pediatric Surgery at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Associate Director for Health Equity at the Rogel Cancer Center.
Join us at 2:00 PM in Livingston! #SBASStrong
1/ Good morning everyone!!! We had a GREAT day yesterday to start #SBASRutgers2026 and we are fired up! 💜 Today kicks off the local program at Rutgers Health–New Jersey Medical School, hosted by the NJMS Department of Surgery. @NJMSDeptSurgery
2/ We start by honoring the rich history of NJMS, then dive into what SBAS stands for: advancing cancer care, discovery & innovation, and reaching underserved communities locally and globally.
Tag us all day and tell us how Day 2 is resonating! #SBASRutgers2026 #SBASStrong
Good morning! Day 1 of #SBASRutgers2026 was AMAZING!
Today kicks off our local program, hosted by Rutgers NJMS Department of Surgery! A day of EXCELLENCE awaits as we celebrate NJMS history and explore cancer care, innovation & serving underserved communities!
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Hey Fam! Day 1 of #SBASRutgers2026 is on 🔥
Our President Dr. KMarie King (@KMarieMD) is speaking life into our med students: we are #SBASStrong 💪🏾 and LOCKED IN on your journey. Dream big & make those vision boards!
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