Every year, The Australian and New Zealand Gastroenterology International Training Association (ANZGITA) visit Fiji to do voluntary training and teaching to Pacific students and doctors in the region. Prior to 2007, there was no specialist training in the South Pacific islands, and doctors who decided to complete their training abroad were often reluctant to return home, according to ANZGITA. Australia-based gastroenterologist Dr Chris Hair said because of border restrictions to the Pacific, the team of volunteer trainers had to conduct their services virtually. "The things that worked well this year have been backed onto what we've been doing in this field for a few years now and that's online webinars and case-based learning.