The American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association

Prospective Members

Join a group of hundreds of doctors who share your goals and passions of raising the standards of care for patients with diseases affecting the liver pancreas and biliary system. The AHPBA is an organization where you can exchange your ideas, concerns and enthusiasm with other doctors who have your interests in common.

The AHPBA has annual meetings, educational sessions and courses to increase your awareness of what is happening in our field of surgery. Patient care changes everyday and the AHPBA helps you and other surgeons like you keep up with the fast paced changes.

Some benefits of membership are intangible, like the friendships that you will gain, but a membership in AHPBA also gives you a subscription to the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, the official journal of the society. You will also receive a monthly electronic newsletter and discounts on registration for the bi-annual meetings. Please visit the website often for society updates.

The AHPBA was inaugurated on November 12, 1994 in Chicago, Illinois. It has grown from a handful of surgeons interested in HPB surgery to a membership of over 500 today. The society has presented four bi-annual meetings, participated in a consensus conference on cancer staging and runs an annual PG course with the AASLD (American Association for Study of Liver Disease) each Fall.

Benefits of Membership

  • Subscription to the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Discount on meeting registration fees
  • Discount on member mailing purchases
  • Subscription to monthly electronic newsletter
  • Opportunity to interface with HPB leaders

A one-time application fee of $25 is required at the time your application is submitted.


Types of Membership

Active Member: You should apply as an AHPBA Active Member if you are: A qualified medical practitioner or scientist actively involved in any of the hepatic, pancreatic or biliary fields.

Documents Required to Complete this Application:

    1. An online application form
    2. State Medical License
    3. A copy of your current CV
    4. Two letters of recommendation from two current AHPBA members

      OR

    • A total of TWO letters of recommendation, from two separate individuals:
      1. A letter from a current member of AHPBA
      2. A letter from the Chief of the department at the institution in which you work, a previous medical instructor or colleague who is familiar with your work.

Annual dues for Active Membership are $150. Dues will be assessed upon approval of membership application

Candidate Member:You should apply as an AHPBA Candidate Member if you are: A Resident of Fellow enrolled in an accredited program of surgical or gastroenterological education or research.

Documents Required to Complete this Application:

  1. An online application form
  2. Your State Medical License or a letter from your Program Director confirming your participation in a residency program
  3. A copy of your current CV
  4. A total of TWO letters of recommendation, from two separate individuals:
    1. A letter from a current member of AHPBA
    2. A letter from either your Program Director or a previous medical instructor who is familiar with your work.

Annual dues for Candidate Membership are $110. Dues will be assessed upon approval of membership application