Reasons For Joining Us

The Reasons For Joining AUGIS The Association has evolved for those with an interest in upper gastrointestinal surgery and is therefore best placed to develop clinical services, pursue education and training and encourage research. The development of sub-specialisation is rapidly evolving and clinical service developments at national and local level require the type of national perspective provided by AUGIS Education.  The annual parallel session at the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Meeting and the Annual Scientific Meeting of AUGIS provide excellent opportunities for education for trainee and trained surgeons. The developments in higher surgical training demand appropriate national guidance for those running training schemes at local level and AUGIS Council representatives are able to advise regional training committees appropriately. Research.  The Annual Meetings provide excellent fora for the presentation of basic and applied research in upper gastrointestinal surgical disease. Representation.  AUGIS is part of the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland and is represented on Council of ASGBI and on the Specialties Board. There is also representation on the Council of the British Society of Gastroenterology to ensure multi-disciplinary discussions. If you would like to join AUGIS please complete the application form: Online Application Form Apply online. Download Application Form Download and print out the form, then send it into us with you cheque if you prefer. Direct Debit form  Categories Of Membership Full Members. (Consultants and Career Grades) , who shall be registered medical practitioners holding appointments as consultant surgeons - £130.00 pa. Associate Members. (Surgeons in Training), who shall be registered medical practitioners holding non-consultant career grade appointments (associate specialist or staff grade) or holding training appointments - £70.00 pa. Honorary Members. Who shall be persons elected by the Council in recognition of their outstanding contribution in the field of upper gastrointestinal surgery. Affiliate Members. Who shall be non-medically qualified scientists or nurses working in the field of upper gastrointestinal surgery - £30.00 pa. Senior Members. Who shall be former Members who have retired from working in the field of upper gastrointestinal surgery - £30.00 pa. Overseas Members. Who shall be registered Medical Practitioners residing outside Great Britain and Ireland - £70.00 pa.