AOCC2023

On behalf of the organizing committee and Korean Association for the Study of Intestinal Diseases, we would like to invite young enthusiastic doctors from Asia to apply for the Great Opportunity for collaboration in the GO IMKASID (Great Opportunity for collaboration in IMKASID) and 11th Annual Meeting of the Asian Organization for Crohn’s & Colitis (AOCC 2023)

The program called GO IMKASID was launched in IMKASID 2019. IMKASID is the acronym for International Meeting on intestinal diseases in conjunction with the annual congress of the Korean Association for the Study of Intestinal Diseases. IMKASID has been held annually or biennially in Korea since 2016.

The GO IMKASID program is intended to promote advancement and collaboration among participating Asian Societies of intestinal diseases. By participating in this program, we expect doctors outside Korea to be able to acquire and develop new knowledge and technical skills about inflammatory bowel diseases, colorectal tumors, advanced colonoscopy and small bowel endoscopy at outstanding training centers in Korea. The training centers will help participating trainees to acquire new knowledge through interesting case conferences, laboratory meeting, ward rounding/expert meetings and therapeutic endoscopy, etc. This newly acquired knowledge and skills are anticipated to be invaluable in promoting patient care back in the applicants’ home country or region. A grant (USD 1,500) will be given to each trainee to cover travel expenses, and accommodation costs.

GO IMKASID will be held from April 10 (Mon) to 12 (Wed) at each training hospital before AOCC.
In addition to the training program, participants of GO IMKASID are invited to AOCC 2023, which will be held from April 13 (Thu) to 15 (Sat) in Busan, Korea. We encourage all young doctors from Asian countries to take an active interest and participate in this program.

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Key Dates

Deadline for submission of application is February 28, 2023.
Awardees will be notified after March 7, 2023.
GO IMKASID 2023: April 10~12, 2023
GO IMKASID Wrap-up Meeting: April 15, 2023

Grant

USD 1,500 (The grant is to cover travel expenses and accommodation costs) & Complimentary registration for AOCC 2023

Eligibility Requirements

Young Asian physicians not residing in Korea and who are working in the field of intestinal diseases are eligible to apply. All applicants must be able to communicate effectively in English.

Duties (Besides Training)

Attendance of GO IMKASID Wrap-up Meeting of AOCC 2023
* Detailed schedule will be announced later
Submission of evaluation sheets after training

Recommendation to submit abstracts to AOCC 2023

We kindly ask the applicants of GO IMKASID to encourage their colleagues to submit abstracts to and register in AOCC 2023.
Submitted abstracts to AOCC 2023 will be given priority for GO IMKASID.
* Abstract Submission Deadline: January 27, 2023
Those whose abstracts have been selected as best and/or distinguished abstracts will be provided a travel grant. The amount will be determined in due course.

Guidelines for Application

Applicants should apply to their preferred field of participation.
The training center of each applicant will be selected by the International Academic Exchange Committee of the KASID.
Required documents
- Complete an application form including a written personal statement on reasons for seeking training
- Curriculum vitae including a recent photo
- The letter of recommendation: from applicant’s training director or the president of applicant’s society of Intestinal Diseases
- List of published articles written in English (last 5 years)
- A photocopy of passport showing photograph and identification information
- [Optional] The results of an English proficiency test: TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, G-TELP, etc.
  (Any kind of internationally recognized English language test score or certificate can be submitted.)
Completed applications and all correspondence should be mailed to the AOCC 2023 Secretariat at kasid6145@naver.com.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to obtain a visa and travel insurance.

Contact & Submission Information

KASID Secretariat
Tel. +82-2-957-6145 | Fax. +82-2-957-6146 | e-mail. kasid6145@naver.com