The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT) elected Ranjan Sudan, MD, Vice Chair of Education and Professor, Division of Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery, to serve on the Board of Trustees May 2017–2020. The SSAT is passionate about improving the treatment of digestive diseases through scientific and surgical advancements. The SSAT hopes to be a global model for interdisciplinary management of digestive diseases and gastrointestinal surgery. Congratulations, Dr. Sudan, on this prestigious appointment.