Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons Annual Meeting

27/04/2026

The 2026 PAPS meeting in Houston included a great tour of NASA and the Johnson Space Center

20/04/2026

So honored to be elected President of the Pacific Association of Pediatric Surgeons, an amazing international academic organization of surgeons dedicated to the advancing the knowledge and treatment of children all over the world. The 59th Annual Scientific Meeting in Houston was a great success as Past President Marilyn Butler (Toronto, CAN) passed the PAPS medal to me. It’s humbling to know the President’s Medal I’m wearing seen in the picture with my friend Sebastian (Melbourne, AUS) has been passed down over the past 60 years between Stephen Gans, Alexander Bill, Keijiru Surugu, Eric Fonkaslrud, Chad Baxter, and so many others including great friends Marilyn, Cynthia, Spencer, David, Ralph, Ken, Hiro, Ross, Yama, Kevin, Walt, Yama, Eric W, John H , and James. Looking forward to leading PAPS to another great year with friends and colleagues as we look towards the next annual scientific meeting in Okinawa, Japan organized by my good friend Satoshi Ieiri April 18-22, 2027!

John J Meehan, MD
President
Pacific Association Pediatric Surgeons

13/04/2026

PAPS 2026 is underway in Houston Texas!

11/09/2023

19/09/2021

Abstract submission deadline is tomorrow and closes at 11:59 PM pacific time. The deadline will not be be extended and late submissions will not be considered. Go to Papsmeeting.com to submit your abstract.

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04/08/2021

Abstract submission and meeting registration for the 54th annual PAPS meeting is OPEN at PAPSmeeting.com!

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28/07/2021

The 54th annual PAPS meeting will be virtual. Dates are November 14-18 depending on where you live in the world. More details to follow on our website

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03/04/2020

Excellent and comprehensive globally compiled COVID-19 resource for pediatric surgeons

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04/03/2020

The 2020 PAPS meeting has been postponed to November 8-12 and will still be held in Tainan, Taiwan. Go to our website at papsmeeting.com for details

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09/10/2019

The Abstract Submission website for PAPS 2020 in Tainan, Taiwan April 19-23rd is now closed. Results will be posted in late January.

02/10/2019

Abstract submission for the PAPS meeting in Tainan, Taiwan April 19-23rd, 2020 OPENS TODAY at 9 AM Pacific Standard Time! Go to PAPSmeeting.com for details