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Constitution

NEW BY-LAWS of the PHILIPPINE SOCIETY OF GASTROENTEROLOGY, INC.

ARTICLE I
PREAMBLE

The Philippine Society of Gastroenterology envisions itself as an organization of competent gastroenterologist imbued with a high level of moral and ethical values, committed to the practice of the specialty in the Philippines and dedicated to the high standards of learning, training, teaching and research towards the prevention, treatment and cure of digestive disorders. It shall encompass all other aggroupations of physicians who share special interest in gastroenterology and hepatology. It shall endeavor to become an important Society of Gastroenterology in the Asia-Pacific region and in the World.

OFFICE
The principal office of the Society shall be in Metro Manila, Philippines.

ARTICLE II
MEMBERSHIP

1. General Qualifications for Membership:

a) National Membership - Only physicians licensed to practice medicine in the Philippines who are Diplomates of their specialty and are member of the Philippines Medical Association shall be eligible for membership in the Society.
b) International Membership - Physicians of foreign nationality who posses credentials of training in gastroenterology and Hepatology and who express the desire to be active members of the Society shall be eligible as international member. They shall enjoy all rights and privileges as members, except the right to vote and the right to hold office.

2. Types of National Membership and Qualifications for each. There shall be five (4) types of membership with qualifications as follows:

(a) Full Member. A full member of the Society shall meet the following requirements:

1. He must meet all the qualifications and requirements of an Affiliate member.

2. He must be a Diplomate in Gastroenterology and certified accordingly by the Philippine Specialty Board of Gastroenterology (PSBG);

3. A letter of intent shall be addressed to the Board of Directors accompanied by payment of the corresponding membership dues for the first year, if the application is approved.