INSPIRING PROGRESS IN GASTROENTEROLOGY
2025 ASGE Impact Report
As we reflect on 2025, we are inspired by the dedication of ASGE members and volunteers who define who we are as an organization. Through your collective efforts, ASGE continues to advance the field of gastroenterology and make a meaningful impact on patient care.
As we look ahead to 2026, our focus remains clear: delivering exceptional value to our members as you advance our shared mission of providing the highest-quality, safest care for patients.
President's Message
This year reinforced the critical importance of science, healthcare, and the practice of medicine—and the need to stand together in support of these foundational values. While challenges tested our resolve, they also strengthened our commitment to advancing patient care and protecting the integrity of our profession.
Together, We Are ASGE.
Progress does not happen alone. It happens when a community unites around a shared purpose. Because of you, 2025 was a year of collaboration, learning, and impact.
In 2026, ASGE will continue to deliver on its commitment to members by:
- Advocating for physician payment reform, reducing administrative burden, and protecting research funding
- Providing inclusive resources across all career stages, practice settings, and GI care roles
- Expanding education and professional development through innovative, AI-driven learning
- Strengthening connections to foster collaboration and shared knowledge
- Driving innovation to shape the future of GI care
Amitabh Chak, MD, MASGE
2025-2026 ASGE PresidentInnovation Fuels Success
Festival of Innovation and Endoscopic Technology at ASGE (FIESTA)
In the spirit of fostering innovation, ASGE brought together innovators, gastroenterologists, endoscopic technology startups, investors, regulators and industry executives in an exciting one-and-a-half day event hosted at ASGE IT&T.
2025 EndoEdison Award Winners
Congratulations to Huzaifa Sial, MSc, and Moaz Sial, MD, winners of the first-ever EndoEdison Award! They received $5,000 at the inaugural FIESTA and will represent ASGE in Shark Tank at DDW 2026.
AI Institute for Gastroenterology (AIGI)
Through the AI Institute for Gastroenterology (AIGI), ASGE is leading the integration of artificial intelligence into GI education and practice. AIGI offers the Annual Summit, hands-on workshops, the Scholars Program and expanding educational resources.
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Self-Assessment Program (GESAP)
Integration of artificial intelligence into the Gastroenterology Endoscopy Self-Assessment Program (GESAP), reinforcing ASGE’s commitment to future-focused education.
ADVANCING ENDOSCOPIC EXCELLENCE
ASGE continues to equip physicians with practical, real-world skills.
Comprehensive endoscopic education courses covering a wide gamut of essential topics in gastroenterology.
Hands-on practical training experiences.
STRATEGIC COLLABORATION
Pfizer Partnership
Entered biomarker-driven mCRC education through a collaboration with Pfizer.
EoE Training of Trainers
A free program designed by EoE experts for the multidisciplinary care team.
Exact Sciences Partnership
Expanded education for primary care providers and advanced practice providers on selecting the right colorectal cancer screening test based on patient risk.
Serving the Entire GI Care Team
ASGE supports every member of the GI unit with:
A specialized GI technician education program.
Courses tailored for nurses, advanced practice practitioners, technicians, and support staff.
Resources addressing the unique needs of multidisciplinary GI teams.
Shaping The Future of GI Leadership
ASGE continued to invest in the next generation and enhance diversity through leadership development programs, as well as outreach highlighting nontraditional pathways to GI fellowship, including guidance for LGBTQI+ applicants, and hosting the third annual High School Pathways to GI event.
Driving Scientific
Progress
Major accomplishments across ASGE research and publications include:
Published 26 guidelines, society documents and evaluation reports.
Record number of submissions and increased Impact Factor for GIE.
iGIE has been accepted for PubMed indexation.
Expanding Our Global Reach
ASGE serves members and physicians in the following countries:
ASGE serves members and physicians across the globe.
Number of Countries Served
Costa Rica
Iraq
Kosovo
Netherlands Antilles
Slovakia
Advancing Patient Care and Health Equity
ASGE expanded its commitment to eliminating disparities in GI care.
Colorectal Cancer Screening Project
A multi-year colorectal cancer initiative to increase colonoscopy rates in underserved communities with pilot programs launched in Georgia and Maryland.
ASGE is collaborating on this effort with an array of key stakeholders, including:
- FQHCs and medical practices
- Physicians and allied health care professionals
- Patient navigators
- Legislators and regulators
- State and local advocacy organizations
- Community leaders
Know Your Risk Campaign
A national campaign targeting primary care providers, highlighting the benefits and limitations of colorectal cancer screening options, and that the new blood-based test is not recommended as a first-line screening tool.
Fighting for Our Members
ASGE advocated strongly on behalf of the GI community by:
- Preserving Medicare payment rates for physicians and ambulatory surgery centers, including addressing cuts to facility practice expense RVUs
- Addressing regulatory requirements that contribute to administrative burden and physician burnout
- Advocating against restrictive private payer policies
- Engaging with the American Medical Association, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and private payers to secure coding, coverage and reimbursement for ESG, highlighting multiple multidisciplinary delivery models
- Improving colorectal cancer prevention and early detection through state and federal advocacy
- Opposing policies that impose barriers to patient timely access to care
- Building relationships with congressional lawmakers, including by hosting a Capitol Hill Advocacy Day for ASGE physician leaders
- Representing the interests of ASGE members with the American Medical Association House of Delegates
Thank You To Our Platinum Corporate Partners
Thank you to our generous
Circle of Light Society Donors.