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Member Countries

Argentina

Sociedad Argentina de Hepatología
President
Esteban González Ballerga, MD

Brazil

Sociedade Brasileira de Hepatologí­a
President
Carlos Terra, MD

Bolivia

Sociedad Boliviana de Gastroenterologí­a y Endoscopía Digestiva
President
Rosario Zurita, MD

Chile

Asociación Chilena de Hepatología
President
Dr. Francisco Barrera

Colombia

Asociación Colombiana de Hepatología
President
Juan Ignacio Marín, MD

Costa Rica

Asociación Costarricense de Especialistas en Gastroenterología y Endoscopía Digestiva
President
Marianela Alvarado Salazar, MD

Cuba

Sociedad Cubana de Gastroenterología
President
Mirtha Infante, MD

Ecuador

Sociedad Ecuatoriana de Gastroenterología
President
Dr. Enrique Carrera

Guatemala

Asociación Guatemalteca de Gastroenterologí­a, Hepatologí­a y Endoscopí­a Gastrointestinal
President
Juan Carlos Ortíz, MD

Honduras

Asociación Hondureña de Gastroenterología
President
Gladys Amador, MD

Mexico

Mexican Association of Hepatology
President
Dr. José Luis Pérez

Paraguay

Sociedad Paraguaya de Gastroenterología y Endoscopía Digestiva
President
Dra. Carolina Miranda

Panama

Asociación Panameña de Gastroenterología y Endoscopía Digestiva
President
Ivan Ramos, MD

Peru

Asociación para el Estudio del Hígado
President
Jorge Luis Garavito Rentería, MD

Puerto Rico

Asociación Puertorriqueña de Gastroenterología
President
Federico Rodríguez, MD

Dominican Republic

Sociedad Dominicana de Gastroenterología
President
Claralí Almonte, MD

Uruguay

Sociedad de Gastroenterología del Uruguay
President
Alberto Sanguinetti, MD

Venezuela

Sección Hepatología de Sociedad Venezolana de Gastroenterología
President
Dra. Carla Días

Benefits for the Member Countries of ALEH

Prestige

Belonging to the most important and prestigious Scientific Society for the Study of the Liver in Latin America ALEH is a part of the 4 World Liver Associations, AASLD, EASL, APASL.

Dissemination

Through the different channels available to ALEH, (website, social networks, mailing), targeting a database of more than 6,000 contacts, the events of the Associations / Societies members of ALEH will have a wide coverage and dissemination.

Presence in our web page

In the Member Countries section, those who visit the ALEH website can easily find the data of the Associations / Societies and access them.

Sponsorship-Endorsement of activities

ALEH member countries, are entitled to request Sponsorship/ Endorsement for their different scientific and educational activities.

Sponsorship

The ALEH member countries have the right to request sponsorship for their different scientific and educational activities. This sponsorship may include the request for financial support and/or speakers, including the purchase of airline tickets.

Important

Sponsorships are subject to review by the Board of Directors and Scientific Area and in no way implies an obligation on the part of ALEH.

Scholarships

Members of ALEH partner Associations / Societies have preference for the allocation of scholarships, such as:

  • ALEH Scholarship to the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona (9 months)
  • Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans (3 months)
  • Preferential places in all courses of which ALEH is sponsor

Interest Groups

Membership, participation and development of activities in ALEH Interest Groups.

Participation in collaborative projects

Opportunity for active participation in projects developed by ALEH, and/or in which ALEH participates as a sponsor.

Communication and Participation with ALEH's Board of Directors

Smooth communication with the Board of Directors, giving them the opportunity to present projects, activities, and needs. Invitation to participate in collaborative and regional projects and works.

Representativeness

To be able to present national candidates to be part of the Board of Directors (Second Vice President) and to be the host country for the ALEH Annual Congress.

Voice and Vote

The presidents or their representative of the ALEH member Associations / Societies have voice and vote in the ALEH Assemblies.