Join the CHPBA
Becoming a member of the Canadian Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (CHPBA) connects you with a national community of surgeons, researchers, and healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing the care of patients with liver, pancreas, and biliary diseases.
As a member, you gain access to exclusive educational opportunities, professional development resources, networking events, and the latest updates in HPB surgery. Whether you're an experienced practitioner or early in your career, CHPBA membership supports your commitment to excellence in clinical care, research, and collaboration within the HPB field in Canada.
Membership Categories
Once you reach the payment step, be sure to select CHPBA as the desired chapter, you can also choose to join the following societies without any additional application: Canadian Association of General Surgeons, Canadian Hernia Society, Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and/or Canadian Society of Surgical Oncology.
Active Full Member
Specialists in the field of hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery legally licensed to practice surgery in Canada or the United States.
Annual fee: $250
Fellowship Trainee
Surgeons who are enrolled in a postgraduate training program in the field of HPB, surgical oncology or transplantation.
No annual fee
Resident Member
Full-time residents enrolled in a general surgery residency training program in Canada or the United States.
No annual fee
International Affiliate
A category available to surgeons or surgical trainees residing abroad who wish to join the society for educational opportunities.
Annual fee $25 CAD
Honorary Member
A designation awarded at the discretion of the Board of Directors to member or non-member HPB surgeons who have made a notable contribution to the specialty.
Retired Member
A designation awarded to members in good standing who have been a CHPBA member for at least 5 years and have retired from practice.