Welcome to North Pacific Surgical Association

The North Pacific Surgical Association strives to bring together surgeons residing in the States of Oregon, Washington, Idaho and the Provinces of British Columbia and Alberta. Our members have a desire to enhance the science and art of surgery and the quality of surgical practice through scientific meetings and professional discussions.

The North Pacific Surgical Association was organized in 1912. The first meeting for the purpose of organization was held in Portland on March 6, 1912, and the second meeting at which organization was completed, was held in Seattle on May 12 of the same year.

Each year, NPSA holds its annual meeting in November. 

NPSA Purpose:

The purpose of the Association is to bring together persons residing in the States of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington and the Provinces of British Columbia and Alberta who desire to enhance the science and art of surgery and the quality of surgical practice through scientific meetings and professional discussions.

Below: abstract presentation in progress at NPSA's Annual Conference in Boise, ID.