Executive Committee

MB, ChB, MD, FRACP, AGAF

Professor of Paediatrics, University of Otago Christchurch and Paediatric Gastroenterologist, Christchurch Hospital

Prof Day returned to his current position in 2009 after fellowship training in Canada and a prolonged appointment in Sydney Australia. He is a clinical academic with research interests that are focused especially on various aspects of inflammatory bowel disease in children and adolescents. Andrew’s research is supported by Cure Kids.

MBBCh FRCP (Lon) FRACP

Consultant Gastroenterologist and interventional endoscopist at Auckland City Hospital

Interest in endoscopy and the training of endoscopy, particularly with the intro to endoscopy and training the trainers. Recent running of a polypectomy course on behalf of NZSG. Moved with family from UK 9 years ago, avid Scotland Rugby fan and CrossFit enthusiast.

Research Fellow Dept of Immunology & Microbiology, University of Otago, Dunedin

BSc Biochemistry/Physiology, MSc(Hons) Molecular Medicine, MBChB (Akld), FRACP

Gastroenterologist, Wellington (Te Whatu Oral Capital Coast Hutt)

After an initial fellowship in transplant hepatology, I have evolved over the years via further fellowships in the US and China into an interventional endoscopist practicing in advanced EUS, ESD and third space endoscopy. I am currently a NZSG appointee on the NZ Conjoint Committee for training in endoscopy.

MBCHb (Otago) 2000, FRACP (2009)

Gastroenterologist and Endoscopist, General Physician in Nelson Marlborough

Kia ora koutou, I’m James (Dongyeon) Kang, currently a second-year Gastroenterology trainee based at Wellington Regional Hospital. I completed my first training year at Middlemore Hospital, and in 2026 I’ll finish my advanced training as the Endoscopy Fellow at Waikato Hospital. Training across different regions has given me a broad view of what works well and where we can keep improving for trainees across the motu.

Before advanced training I was the Prevocational Education Fellow at North Shore Hospital, which sparked my ongoing interests in medical education, trainee wellbeing, and service and quality improvement. As a trainee representative, my focus will be on equity of training opportunities, structured teaching, and practical support through advanced training. I’m looking forward to working with Catherine and the Executive to listen, advocate, and deliver high quality training across Aotearoa. 

MD, MMedSc, FRACP

Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, Therapeutic Endoscopist Christchurch Hospital 

Mehul has recently returned back to Christchurch Hospital, following interventional endoscopy fellowships in Australia and Canada. He brings fresh overseas experience, and is keen to work and push the envelope to improve gastroenterology training, as well as advanced endoscopy practice in New Zealand. 

 MBChB 2013, FRACP 2020

Gastroenterologist, Interventional Endoscopist and General Physician in Auckland 

Dr Cameron Schauer is working as a Gastroenterology Consultant at North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals, and also practicing in private at Waitemata Endoscopy and Gastroenterology.

He is half German and half Chinese, was born in Japan, but grew up in Whangarei. He completed his medical training at Auckland Unoversity, and has worked in hospitals around the North Island. 

In 2019 he was the first New Zealander to be awarded a fellowship role in Tokyo, Japan learning advanced endoscopic resection techniques such as endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM).

He also has interests in clinical based research, and is undertaking a PhD on gastric cancer in New Zealand. He is a senior clinical lecturer at the University of Auckland. 

He hopes he can contribute to a united society, working together with all departments to produce the best outcomes for patients.

BSc MBBCh FRACP FASGE

Gastroenterologist, Te Whatu Ora Waikato, Gastroenterologist and Interventional Endoscopist

Trained in Victorian Liver transplant Unit 1998-2001 and California Pacific Medical Centre 2010-2011.

Provides a wide range of interventional procedures at Waikato Hospital, New Zealand where he has been a specialist since 2001. 

BApSci nursing/communications and marketing

I've worked as a HIV and oncology nurse before moving to Aotearoa New Zealand and refocusing mycareer on administration.  Immigrating in 2000 from the USA my experience in process creation, strategy, and governance as well as working across government and health organisations has helped me with the work I do at the Society. As the sole employee for the Society I use my large kete of skills to their best advantage. When not at working I enjoy spending time with my husband Ken in our garden or biking around the Kapiti Coast. Baking, singing, biking, gardening and continually learning in a formal or informal setting make me tick.