Mission:
The purpose of the E-AHPBA EARLY CAREER GROUP is to support early career medical professionals in HPB surgery by encouraging scientific and clinical collaboration, facilitate professional development and providing networking opportunities and to provide a platform for early career professionals to be involved in the life of the E-AHPBA.
Early Career Group Objectives
- Promoting the exchange of knowledge and experiences among early career professionals in HPB surgery.
- Organising educational events, workshops, and conferences to enhance the professional skills and expertise of EARLY CAREER GROUP members.
- Fostering a supportive community for networking within the field of HPB surgery.
- Promoting research opportunities and collaborations for early career professionals in HPB surgery.
- Build international academic programmes to promote fellowships and research.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive environment within the E-AHPBA to empower emerging leaders, nurture professional growth.
- Support other E-AHPBA committees with an “Early Career Group” perspective, such as the Scientific Programme Committee and Education Committee.
- Collaborating with other IHPBA ECG and other relevant organisations to further the goals of the EARLY CAREER GROUP.
Members of the Early Career Group
- Early Career Group Chair (2025-2027) – Alberto Balduzzi – Italy
- Early Career Group Co-Chair (2025-2027) – Aiste Gulla – Lithuania
- Early Career Group Co-Chair (2025-2027) – Olivia Sgarbura – France
Early Career Group Steering Committee Members:
- Ulrike Heger – Germany
- Niki Rashidian – Belgium
- Yoseph S. Bezabih – Ethiopia
- Christine Namugenyi – Kenya
- Stephan Dreyer – UK
- Declan McDonnell – UK
- Martina Nebbia – Italy
- Georgios Tsoulfas – Greece
- Stefan Gilg – Sweden
- Andrea Rhiannon Glynne Sheel – UK
- Malini Bhana – South Africa
- Alessandro Dario Mazzotta – Italy
- Caroline Vilhav – Sweden
- Emre Bozkurt – Turkey
- Laura Vidal – Spain
- Carl Leonhardt – Austria
- Francesca Albanesi – Netherlands
Why Join the Early Career Group?
Engage with experienced professionals to support your career development such as
- Access specialized training and educational resources tailored to your needs..
- Network at exclusive events designed for early career advancement..
- Collaborate on cutting-edge research with peers across institutions..
- Develop leadership skills within a supportive community.
Who Can Participate?
The Early Career Group welcomes all E-AHPBA members who are 40 years of age or younger, OR identify as being in the ‘early career’ stage of their HPB practice.
Early Career Group Launch
The Group will officially launch to members during the E-AHPBA Congress in Dublin on 10th June 2025. Join us for these specially designed events at the upcoming Congress:
- Official Launch Session – 10th June, 16:30, Auditorium
- Early Career Lounge – Open daily, Top Floor Foyer
- Networking Reception – 10th June, 19:30, Lounge
- Interactive Fireside Discussions – Daily, 13:00, Lounge
- Congress Wrap-Up Sessions – Led by early career members
