American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)

Introducing our new cohort of #AGAFutureLeaders!?? These 16 exceptional gastroenterologists & hepatologists will spend the next 18 months enhancing their leadership skills and working with an experienced mentor on projects related to career development and strategic priorities for the future of the field. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gyRdRnZN

Calling all GI startups and innovators! Join us at the AGA Tech Summit (April 3–4 in Chicago), the premier innovation event in our industry. ?? Discover what catches the eye of investors looking to fund health care startups. ?? Meet FDA representatives who can help you find the right regulatory path for your technology. ?? Learn from peers who have been where you are and have solved problems similar to yours. Register today! https://ow.ly/UHUa50VcFuf Organized by the AGA Committee for GI Innovation and Technology (CGIT)

Welcome to our five new governing board members! We're excited to welcome Drs. Richard Peek, Michael Kochman, Fasiha Kanwal, Brijen Shah & Russ Arjal MD, AGAF to AGA's leadership. Get to know these distinguished upcoming leaders: https://ow.ly/RIHt50Vbly9

A new AGA clinical practice update provides 15 pieces of best practice advice for managing patients at high risk of gastric cancer, covering H. pylori eradication, endoscopic screening, and surveillance of precancerous conditions. ?? Read the full guidance: https://ow.ly/P9KU50VcVZ6

??Are you passionate about gastroenterology research and ready to lead a prestigious AGA journal? ?? Gastro Hep Advances, AGA’s online-only, open-access journal, is recruiting its next Editor-in-Chief! The EIC will service a five-year term starting July 1, 2026 and receive an annual honorarium of $12,000. Shape the future of GI research with this unique opportunity. Applications are open until April 25, 2025. Don’t miss out! https://ow.ly/Teti50V9F7f

The combined strength and resources of AGA and ASGE have created the one and only 2025 Postgraduate Course: Complete Clinical Updates for Today’s Practice. This course integrates both clinical and endoscopic aspects of practice. Join us in San Diego, CA or online, May 3-4. Featuring lectures, videos and case discussions, attendees will be immersed in an in-depth exploration of everyday issues and tough challenges in the GI unit. Over the span of 1.5 days, participants will also hear from three keynote speakers and enjoy focused lunch breakout sessions that delve deeper into special interest areas. Whether you’re a new gastroenterologist, a seasoned expert, or an international colleague, you will leave this course with fresh approaches and practical solutions to apply directly to your practice. Don’t miss the chance to earn up to 13.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits? and earn up to 13.5 MOC Points! Register: https://ow.ly/6vKm50VaEGa

On the first Friday in March, we wear blue to show our support for those impacted by colorectal cancer. ?? Thank you to our Governing Board and AGA staff for raising awareness by joining Dress in Blue Day! Together, we can make a difference in CRC care – screening saves lives!

Introducing our policy priorities for the 119th Congress, as chosen by you, our members. Thanks to the more than 200 GIs who provided input and helped us identify the areas we will actively engage Congress and the administration in. We are committed to protecting the needs of GI patients and health care professionals and this is the first step in advancing those policy priorities. What’s next? We need to work together to protect patient care. You can get involved on behalf of GI now – tell your member of Congress to reverse the cuts to Medicare payments: https://ow.ly/TsBi50Vanfn.

Our eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) guide for patients navigating the transition from pediatric to adult care is now available. This interactive tool is the one-stop resource for patients and caregivers undertaking the process to maintain the care journey without interruptions. More importantly, this unpacks how patients can be an advocate for themselves while managing their treatment with providers. Make sure your patients are set up for success. Check out the resource: https://ow.ly/YfeN50UO0mc.

??Reminder: The deadline to nominate/apply for the AGA-Pfizer Beacon of Hope Awards is March 17. Don’t miss the opportunity to honor exceptional women in the field of digestive diseases who are making significant contributions to advancing gender and health equity for patients and/or health care providers! ??Apply now: https://ow.ly/zV1J50UQFKS #HealthEquity #GenderEquity #WomenInMedicine #WomenInGI