ASGE IMPACT REPORT 2024
Message from the 2024-2025 ASGE President
Prateek Sharma, MD, FASGE
2024 Accomplishments
Highlights
- Established the AI Institute for Gastroenterology (AIGI) to integrate cutting-edge AI solutions in GI care for better patient outcomes to drive innovation
- More than 54 educational educational offerings provided
- Developed and published more than 30 guidelines and society review documents
- GIE family of journals hit an all-time high record in manuscript submissions
Leading globally in endoscopy education, training and research
- Advancements made to shape the future and enhance the standards of certification
- Launched new version of GESAP, the modern customizable self-assessment learning tool; includes a new subscription option and a customized package for training programs
- Launched the inaugural AI Scholars Program to build AI expertise in GI
- Led efforts to advance EoE management with precision training
- Delivered tailored training programs to meet industry needs
- Published 12 comprehensive guideline documents and 5 Technology Status Evaluation Reports, setting benchmarks for evidence-based practice and innovation
Serving all members of the GI Unit
- Increased educational offerings for APPs leading to a record number of APP members
- Launched one-of-a-kind GI Technician training program that sets a new standard in education, recognition and professional growth
- Educated more than 600 first-year fellows attending dedicated hands-on simulation courses over the summer
- Expanded educational opportunities for fellows with micro-learning via Digestibles and team education in the Golden Scope competition
Expanding global footprint
- Growing partnerships in India, including a collaboration with the Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India on a combined annual post graduate course
- Developed industry sponsorships to support memberships in the Middle East
- International partnerships that led to a special offering of the STAR Lower GI EMR Program in Costa Rica and the Bariatric Endoscopy Live Global (BELG) event
- Connected with members and partners at GI conferences and congresses in 8 countries
Committed to diversity and health equity in GI care
- Multi-year Colorectal Cancer Screening campaign to increase the follow-up colonoscopy rate for underserved people across the U.S.; recognized by the Biden Cancer Moonshot program
- Committed to various leadership and mentorship programs for women and underrepresented physicians
- Advocated to PBMs and Congress on patient access to bowel preparations without cost sharing as required through the ACA
- Dedicated efforts to increasing diversity in the GI pathway among high school and medical school students
Collaborating with other GI societies
- Joint advocacy efforts targeted at policymakers, regulators and payors
- Agreement to hold first-ever combined postgraduate course with AGA at DDW 2025
- Multi-society guidelines or documents that are simultaneously published in respective GI journals
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