Association for Academic Surgery

**The AAS Mission:** ***To Inspire and Develop Young Academic Surgeons*** The Association for Academic Surgery was founded in 1966 and has grown significantly over the years being widely recognized as an inclusive surgical organization with over 4,000 members. Active members have traditionally held faculty appointments at a recognized academic center. The impetus of the membership remains research-based academic surgery. The period of active membership lasts for 12 years after their first academic appointment. [**Leaders**](https://www.aasurg.org/leadership/) within the Association have traditionally been responsible for maintaining active laboratories at their institutions, and the AAS continues to promote a shared vision of research and academic pursuits through the exchange of ideas between trainees, junior faculty and established academic surgical professors. ***Vision Statement*** The AAS is committed to being the preeminent organization that pioneers professional development, networking, and inclusivity within the realm of academic surgery. Our mission is to redefine the landscape of academic surgery by driving innovation, embracing transformative change, and reshaping the future of surgical care. ***All Members*** All members are invited to participate actively in all of the Association’s functions by submitting abstracts for scientific presentation, attending the Annual Meetings, and discussing papers presented at meetings in their area of interest. ***Core Values*** Scholarship, Leadership, Mentorship/Sponsorship, Innovation, Inclusion, Community