GESA Board & Committee Elections

Date:

01 May 2019 - 21 May 2019

Board & Committee Elections for the term 2019-2021 will be held electronically. Further information will be sent out to voting members via email.

Basic Colonoscopy Workshop 2019

Date:

12 June 2019 - 12 June 2019

Time:

8:25 am - 17:00 pm

In this workshop, participants will develop an understanding of the basic principles and practice of colonoscopy and the latest equipment used, acquire the basic skills to perform safe, accurate total colonoscopy, and understand the provision of a colonoscopy service and the resources needed.

Extraordinary General Meeting - GESA Constitution

Date:

21 June 2019 - 21 June 2019

Time:

7.30am - 8.00am

The Extraordinary Meeting will be held to declare the outcome of the member vote on the proposed GESA constitutional changes.

Capsule Endoscopy Workshop

Date:

07 September 2019 - 07 September 2019

Time:

13.30 - 17.30

This workshop is targeted at physicians and surgeons recognised by the CCRTGE in endoscopy who are commencing the practice of capsule endoscopy or experienced users who have not previously attended a capsule endoscopy course as well as advanced trainees learning the practice of capsule endoscopy. The objective is to understand the indications for and practice of capsule endoscopy including equipment, software and reading, recognise normal and abnormal findings including a range of pathology, and be able to provide an accurate report including advice on appropriate further investigation and management.

Australian Gastroenterology Week (AGW)

Date:

08 September 2019 - 10 September 2019

AGW is one of the significant scientific meetings in the Asia-Pacific region and features the latest advances in clinical management, cutting-edge translational and basic science, and original research in endoscopy, gastroenterology and hepatology.

GESA Constitution

The proposed amendments to the GESA Constitution are now available for member review. Feedback is welcomed and invited with a closing date of Monday 4 March. The draft Constitution can be accessed through the member portal. under the members homepage.

Report Available: Obesity Epidemic in Australia

The Senate Select Committee into the Obesity Epidemic in Australia aims to introduce a federal National Obesity Strategy to tackle the dramatic increase of overweight and obesity in all age groups. The Committee's Final Report outlines 22 recommendations...

Crohn's Disease Explained - Prof Rupert Leong on Channel 9

GESA member Rupert Leong explains the debilitating disease on TODAY's Agenda.

Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) Launches Revised Gastrointestinal Endoscopy User Manual

The revised Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinical Indicator User Manual (version 3) is now available. Data collection will commence in January 2019.

IBS4GPs - Diagnostic Online Tool for GPs

Developed by experts in functional gut disorders, in collaboration with GPs, the online tool provides a way for doctors to appropriately assess symptoms, make a confident diagnosis and provide effective treatment.