"The human hand is one of the most precise and wonderful mechanical devices in creation and vastly more impressive than any mechanical device that man has made."

– Stuart Burgess, Professor of Mechanical Engineering

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Leadership and Governance

Core Values for ASHT Leadership

Member Needs

We strive to thoroughly understand the changing professional, information and educational needs of our members. Our members' needs serve as the foundation upon which we establish the evolving direction of priorities for the Society.

Member Involvement

We encourage our members to actively contribute their unique skills and abilities toward furthering the mission of the Society. Our success is built upon the ongoing and collaborative contributions of individual and member group efforts.

Professional Excellence

We promote and reinforce adherence to the highest ethical, professional and clinical standards within the profession. Our ability to further the Society's leadership role relies upon the professionalism demonstrated by each of our members, both within the profession and the society.

Financial Stability

We utilize the Society's resources in a prudent manner in order to establish the financial stability required to support the current and future needs of our members. Our viability in future growth as a professional association is dependent upon our ability to build financial strength.

Public Influence

We anticipate the changing legislative and industry factors impacting the well-being of the Society and our members. Our proactive awareness of impending issues which influence our members fosters our ability to proactively influence the direction and outcomes in a timely manner.