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About GESA
The Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) is the peak body for the discipline of gastroenterology and hepatology in this country, with over 1100 members comprising medical graduates, scientists and trainees.
Objectives
GESA aims to:
- Promote the advancement of knowledge, and maintain standards, in the practice of gastroenterology, hepatology and pancreatology.
- Promote and foster research in basic and clinical science in these areas
- Provide guidelines to relevant professional associations and colleges and to governments, on the training of clinicians and the practice of gastroenterology in Australia.
Activities
GESA activities are undertaken by standing committees.
Meetings
Organises and conducts educational meetings.
Research
Fosters basic and clinical research programs through research grants, scholarships, fellowships and awards and through assistance with collaborative study, design and data collection of multi-centre clinical trials, statistical aspects and reporting.
Education
GESA promotes the education of healthcare professionals and consumers through its educational arm the Digestive Health Foundation (DHF).
Regulatory Advice
GESA advises Government, Professional Associations and other relevant bodies on regulatory matters relating to gastroenterology.
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Melbourne Gut Club
The next meeting of the Melbourne Gut Club
Thursday 14 August 2008
Auditorium, Level 2 Epworth Hospital, Richmond
Starts 6.30pm
For details and booking information can be found here
Notice Of Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of the Society will be held on Friday 24 October 2008 in Great Hall 2 of the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Brisbane, Queensland, commencing at 1730.
Items for discussion at the AGM must be submitted in writing.
Agenda items are required by the close of business (17:00) on Friday 29 August 2008
William Sievert
Secretary
Review of "Guidelines on Infection Control in Endoscopy"
A committee has been convened to review and update these guidelines, to ensure that they remain relevant.
Submissions from interested members are welcome.
The current guidelines are available on the GESA website here
Please forward submissions and suggestions to the committee chairman;
Dr Andrew Taylor,
205 Union Road
Surrey Hills
Victoria 3127
Email: taylor19637@optusnet.com.au
Research Awards
Important Reminder
31 July is the closing date for applications/nominations for several of our awards:
GESA Outstanding Clinician Award
GESA Distinguished Research Prize
AstraZeneca Grant-in-Aid
AstraZeneca Junior Travel Awards
GESA Senior Research Fellowship
Please check the links above for information on each award and how to apply or nominate. More
GESA Membership 2008
Online Subscription Payment
Log into the GESA Members area to pay 2008 GESA Membership online.
Reminder: You must be fully financial to be able to use the online payment system.
AGW 2008
Australian Gastroenterological Week. 22-25th October, Brisbane. Enter here
Download Registration Brochure
Submission for the AGW2008 VIDEO FORUM is now open.
Conjoint Committee
The Conjoint Committee for recognition in gastrointestinal endoscopy. More
