Information for Members

As a member of the AHPBA you have demonstrated your commitment to HPB surgical education and improved patient care. The AHPBA membership committee invites you to participate in the growth of this society by encouraging your colleagues to join us as we advance the field of HPB surgery.

We have put into place a rigorous application process to enhance the membership of our society. Our membership process allows the society to select highly qualified, valuable members. It ensures that all members of the AHPBA have similar goals, ambitions and qualifications.

The updated application process requires an online application form, a State Medical License or a letter from a program director confirming participation in a residency program, a current CV and two letters of recommendations – one from a current AHPBA member and one from a program director or a previous medical instructor.

When all of these components have been gathered, the membership committee will review the documents and confer membership as is appropriate.

With your help, the membership committee can continue its work of increasing the quality of members in the association. If you know a colleague suitable for membership in the association, please give them an application along with your letter of recommendation to jump start their application process. A downloadable form is available at www.ahpba.org

Senior and Honorary Membership

Senior Membership shall be offered after retirement from active clinical or academic practice. Senior Members shall have all the rights of Active Members except voting rights, but are exempt from the annual dues and will not receive any journals distributed as a benefit of membership. Members must notify the secretary in writing when changing their membership status from Active to Senior. Membership is available to those who are in good standing as Active Members.

Honorary Membership shall be considered for those distinguished individuals who have made exceptional contributions in the fields of hepatic, pancreatic or biliary disease whether clinical or scientific. Honorary membership may be proposed by any Member for consideration by the Executive Council, which will seek approval from the membership at its next Annual Meeting. Honorary Members do not have voting rights, are excluded from holding office, and are exempt from the annual dues.

If you have any questions regarding AHPBA Membership please contact AHPBA Member Services at membership@ahpba.org.

Changes of Address

Please make the necessary changes by informing us at membership@ahpba.org We would appreciate current mailing address, telephone, fax and email address information.