Governance Structure
Research and Applied Ergonomics Committee
Chairs: Jenny Shao, MD and Andrea Merrill, MD
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Mission Statement: To study the impact of surgical ergonomics on musculoskeletal disorders, mental workload and health, healthcare delivery, and patient safety through systematic investigation fueled by intellectual curiosity and need. Additionally, this committee aims to improve the ergonomics of surgical procedures through the redesign of surgical instruments, devices, and environments, as well as the implementation of ergonomics interventions related to posture, positioning, motion, and physical and mental loads.
Education Committee
Chairs: Emmanuel Tetteh, Ph.D. and Sally Kamal, MD
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Mission Statement: To develop and distribute materials that promote the importance of and teach techniques to improve surgical ergonomics. The committee aims to promote the incorporation of ergonomic education into surgical training programs as well as for surgeons throughout their careers.
IT & Communication Committee
Chairs: Andrew Gabrielson MD and Yewande Alimi, MD
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Mission Statement: To increase the virtual presence of the Society of Surgical Ergonomics via social media and the web, and support the other subcommittees of the SSE to bring their content to the public.
Program Committee
Chairs: Kristin Chrouser, MD and Fahad Alam, MD
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Mission Statement: To design and host events that promote awareness, education, and research related to surgical ergonomics.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee
Chairs: Andrew Wright, MD and Yewande Alimi, MD
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Mission Statement: To assure that the activities of the Society of Surgical Ergonomics proceed with inclusivity in mind as it pertains to a diverse surgical workforce.
Membership Committee
Chairs: Phil Haigh, MD and Sanjay Yadav, MD
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Mission Statement: To evaluate, establish eligibility, and accept all qualified applicants for membership into the Society of Surgical Ergonomics, and to develop recruitment strategies to increase membership.
Industry Relations Committee
Chairs: Geeta Lal, MD and Amandeep Shergill, MD
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Mission Statement: To foster mutually beneficial partnerships between the surgical ergonomics community and industry.