Assembly of Presidents of the Pan American Gastroenterology Organization within the framework of the Digestive Disease Week held in Washington, 2024

On Sunday, May 19, the Assembly of Presidents of the OPGE took place in room 12 of the Marriot Marquis Washington Hotel.

The session was developed by Dr. Alejandro Piscoya, Dr. Edgardo Smecuol and Dr. Hugo Cedrón, and included the participation of the presidents of the different countries that make up the OPGE.

During the meeting, important agreements were reached:

· Formation of the Committee to create the OPGE Joven regulations, an initiative to support and encourage the development of gastroenterologists under 40 years of age.

· The design of the flyer for the Pan American Week of Digestive Diseases (SPED) to be held in the city of Lima from August 28 to 31, 2025 is presented.

· The development of On-line Courses sponsored by OPGE will be resumed.