International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA)

IHPBA is a non-profit organisation which was created with the vision to devote itself to relieve world-wide human suffering caused by Hepato Pancreato Biliary (HPB) disorders by improving education, training, innovation, research and patient care.

Purpose:
The IHPBA is incorporated as a non-profit organisation whose goals include the following:
• To promote understanding of the causes, investigation and treatment of disorders of the liver, pancreas and biliary tree;
• To encourage the interchange of clinical and scientific knowledge among surgeons and members of related disciplines working in this field;
• To study any relevant problems that affect the liver, pancreas and biliary tract and to facilitate collaborative research into the factors that lead to disease of these organs and their prevention;
• To foster friendship among clinicians and scientists involved in hepatic, pancreatic and biliary disciplines;
• To strive towards the highest ethical standards in the Association's fields of endeavour; foster education and career development in the field through an identifiable funding mechanism.

Vision:
The IHPBA will be the premier international organisation devoted to relief of worldwide human suffering caused by hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) disorders by improving education, training, innovation and patient care.
Mission:
The Mission of the IHPBA is to improve evidence-based care and optimise the outcomes of patients with HPB disorders throughout the world by:
• Disseminating research findings and best treatment practices
• Advancing HPB specific training
• Fostering research and innovation
• Encouraging multidisciplinary collaboration
Objectives:
The objectives of the IHPBA are to:
• Foster the development of HPB as a specialty.
• Have the World Congress be the premiere international HPB meeting.
• Establish HPB as an outstanding journal in the field.
• Set standards for and accredit HPB fellowship training programs.
• Strengthen ties with the HPB Regional Associations and National Chapters.
• Foster mutually beneficial relationships with other specialty organisations supporting their mission and principles.
• Expand education and support for HPB patients.
• Support HPB research and career development through the Warren Fellowship.
• Encourage HPB clinical trials to advance evidence-based medicine.
• Develop HPB related practice guidelines.
• Expand membership globally.
• Manage the Association in a financially sound, effective and efficient manner.
• Optimise communication by an on-line education platform. web-based membership directory, an e-newsletter and on-line journal.
• Acknowledge significant individual contributions through the IHPBA Distinguished Service Award.
• Document the rich history of the Association.