Americas Regional Association

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The American Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (AHPBA) will serve as the Americas Chapter of the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA). The IHPBA was formally inaugurated at its first General Assembly in Boston, Massachusetts. The AHPBA was inaugurated on November 12, 1994 in Chicago, Illinois.

Mission

To assist with the understanding of the causes and treatment of disorders of the liver, pancreas, and biliary tree.
To encourage interchange of clinical and scientific knowledge among surgeons, hepatologist, gastroenterologists and member of related disciplines.
To foster friendship among clinicians and scientists in the hepatic, pancreatic and biliary disciplines.
To strive towards the highest ethical standards.
To foster education and career development