Currently Approved Nations for the PAPS Travel Exemption List
- Ukraine
- Japan
- China
- Taiwan
- Afghanistan
- Russia
NOTICE: The PAPS 2022 meeting is primarily IN-PERSON. We understand some individuals may not be able to attend because their nation has strict COVID protocols and quarantine procedures for people leaving their country. Some geopolitical issues have also developed recently. PAPS respects the challenges imposed on our colleagues from these nations and will offer a virtual presentation and registration option, BUT the virtual option will be offered ONLY to individuals residing in countries where the travel restrictions of that nation are prohibitive for in-person attendance. The exemption will be based entirely on the restrictions imposed by the national policy of a given country and will NOT be granted based on personal preferences of an individual or their hospital's decisions. Only participants who reside in the countries on PAPS Travel Exemption List will be allowed to register and present remotely. Virtual attendees will be able to see all sessions and ask questions via zoom. Remote presenters will deliver their presentations during specific virtual sessions. All attendees, whether in-person or virtual, will have access to all presentations.
Local Organizer
Past President
President
Treasurer
Secretary
Scientific Chair, I.T.
GAP Co-Chair
GAP Co-Chair
The latest in pediatric surgery from all over the world
See the latest surgical techniques and interesting cases over lunch
Stimulating short presentations and posters
Exciting and interesting special talks, entertainment, and interactive experiences
Dear Colleagues
Welcome to the 55th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons. This event will be held for the first time in Quito, Ecuador, South America. The City of Quito, Luz de America is declared as a Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the UNESCO. The organizers are working with great enthusiasm to make your stay in Ecuador an unforgettable one. You will attend an event which will include activities such as tourism, re-encountering after Covid 19, sharing and friendship. The attendants will enjoy various touristic wonders that our country offers such as The Center of the World, The Galapagos Islands, the subtropical forests, the Volcano Route and the colonial, cultural and historical cities, together with scientific activities and pleasant moments of relaxation. The great hospitality, we offer to all those who attend the Annual PAPS Scientific Meeting will guarantee the visit to be worthy.
PAPS 2022
September 18-22, 2022
Quito, Ecuador
PAPS 2023
September 10-14, 2023
Bali, Indonesia
PAPS 2024
Dates TBD
Hong Kong, China
PAPS 2025
Dates TBD
Melbourne, Australia
PAPS is one of the largest pediatric surgery associations in the world but quite unique with an uplifting and fun sense of family between all members and guests. We are much more relaxed than any other surgical society. We don't even allow neckties at any PAPS meeting....wear one and it will be quickly cut off!
Join PAPS to share ideas and meet great new friends.
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