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Malcolm Arnold is a Scotsman, born in Falkirk in 1961, who graduated MB ChB from Glasgow University in 1984. Malcolm trained in General Medicine and Gastroenterology in Portsmouth, Southampton and Manchester UK and became a member of the Royal College of Physicians in 1991.

Dr Rachael Bergman is a Consultant Gastroenterologist at Auckland City Hospital, a role she has held since 2006. She also serves as a Medical Advisor for the New Zealand Familial Gastrointestinal Cancer Service, with a special focus on Lynch syndrome and polyposis.

Dr Veronica Boyle is an Endocrinologist at Waikato Hospital, and in the Neuroendocrine Tumour Oncology Service at Auckland City Hospital, and Senior Lecturer at The University of Auckland. Her research ranges from investigating molecular drivers, clinical studies, and qualitative studies in patients with NETs.

A gastroenterologist trained in London

MD completed in colonoscopy, polyp detection and polypectomy at St Marks, moved to Waikato in 2003.

Areas of interest include capsule endoscopy, double balloon enteroscopy and oesophageal function testing.

Originally from Spain. Trained in Hospital Clinic Barcelona in gastroenterology but extremely focused in Hepatology late 90’s early 2000’s. Taught and mentored by some of the best hepatologist in the world : Pere Gines, Juan Carles Garcia Pagan, And Jordi Bruix to mention a few

Nari graduated from Auckland University of Technology’s physiotherapy programme in 2012. She started her career as a physiotherapist at Waikato Hospital, working in acute, outpatients and community settings.

James Fulforth is a consultant gastroenterologist, and the lead for endoscopy training at Waikato Hospital. He developed an interest for IBD during his training, particularly in Christchurch, and undertook further training in this area during a fellowship at The Edinburgh IBD Unit. Since being in Waikato, Dr Fulforth has contributed to research on the local epidemiology of IBD and the phenotypes of IBD in our Māori cohort.

Charlotte Graydon is a clinical dietitian and practice supervisor with over 20 years’ clinical experience. She has been working at Te Toka Tumai in the area of liver disease for the past 8 years. Charlotte works with patients admitted to the liver ward, those being assessed for transplant and some outpatients.

Bev Hampton is a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist who has been practicing physiotherapy for 20 years. She graduated from AUT with a Bachelor in Health Science (Physiotherapy) and has completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Continence Management through Otago University.

Dr R Jurawan is a Gastroenterologist and Physician in Internal Medicine at Taranaki Base Hospital. He is an advocate for clinical governance in everyday practice.

Ricardo is also the Sustainability lead for the Endoscopy User Group at Taranaki Base Hospital.

Dr Karen Koch is a dermatologist from South Africa. She studied her Fellowship of the College of Dermatology (SA) in Johannesburg working at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Helen Joseph Hospital and Charlotte Maxeke Hospital.

Graduated from Auckland Medical School in 2014.

Went on to study gastroenterology and completed training in 2022.

Completed two fellowships ones at Waitemata and then in Adelaide.

Samuel Pau is a general surgical registrar at Waikato Hospital with interest in colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and endoscopy.

His training is almost finished and he will be embarking on a Master project next year with the University of Auckland on peritoneal surface malignancy.

Apart from work, Sam enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 boys.

John is a senior Gastroenterologist and Hepatology Lead at Heath NZ Waitemata. He keeps a foot firmly in both camps having done fellowships in each and a masters in HCC outcomes. When not working too hard he chases the kids around various sports and occasionally gets to go out fishing.

Dr Kai Sheng Saw is a SET Trainee in General Surgery currently working at Whanganui Hospital. He is also a PhD candidate at the University of Auckland working on the thesis of utilisation of FIT or faecal immunochemical test for assessment of symptomatic patients.

Cameron is a gastroenterologist working in Auckland with a suspeciality interest in interventional endoscopy. He is the coach of the under 6 girls Western Springs Amethyst Football team who finished the season with a 1-27 record (the win coming on the Matariki Weekend with DNA from other teams). He is a lecturer both at home to his 3 young children and at the University of Auckland.

Jane is an Auckland-trained Medical Oncologist specialising in gastro-intestinal cancers (including bowel, pancreas, liver, stomach and oesophagus), and genitourinary cancers (including prostate, bladder, kidney and testicular).

Nick Smith is a colorectal surgeon based in Hamilton. He is the deputy Clinical Director of General Surgery at Waikato Hospital and the Clinical Lead for Bowel Screening in Waikato. He has a keen interest in endoscopy, minimally invasive surgical techniques for cancer, IBD and pelvic floor conditions and is heavily involved with surgical education. His presentation is going to be talking about the surgical options for Obstructive Defaecation.

Doug White is a Hamilton based Rheumatologist, who offers a thorough, personalised and expert care of inflammatory rheumatic disorders, including autoimmune inflammatory disorders, crystal arthritis, connective tissue disorders, osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia.