Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland

ASGBI is the statutory organisation representing general surgeons in the UK and Ireland. The Association was established in 1920 and has a long history of providing information, advice, opportunities for further education and networking for its members. It provides leadership in general and emergency surgery and collates sub-specialist knowledge from 12 sister organisations who comprise modern general surgery.

The founding objectives of the Association, were twofold – the advancement of the science and art of surgery and the promotion of friendship amongst surgeons; these objectives remain the same today. ASGBI actively pursues inclusive policies