Resources for Women in GI

Find articles, networking events, leadership opportunities and more to help you thrive in your career.

Empowering women in GI

As the number of women in gastroenterology grows, so does AGA’s portfolio of programs focused on maximizing the role of women in GI.

“Women face unique barriers to leadership including gender bias, lack of role models, maternal discrimination and failure to self-promote and negotiate. AGA sits in a unique position where we can influence changes in academia and practice to improve the field for women.”

Networking events

OCT.

18-19

Women’s Executive Leadership Conference

This event is designed for women in positions of influence to advance as they lead teams, organizations, systems, and practices.

Six events in 2024

Women in GI Regional Workshops

Network and learn from female leaders in GI dedicated to helping you take the next step in your career.

Inside our northeast women's workshop

We brought together women in all stages of their careers – residents, trainees and GIs in academia and private practice – for socializing, learning and networking.

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Member highlights

Dr. Abreu will be stepping into a new role as IBD director

Congratulations Drs. Jung, May and Hashash!

Resources & news

AGA’s Gender Equity Framework paints a compelling vision for the future in six domains. In the coming years, AGA committees will collaborate with the AGA Women’s Committee to achieve this vision.

Tips to help women in GI advance

Drs. Laurel Fisher and Asma Khapra join Small Talk, Big Topics to discuss the importance of supporting women in GI.

How we’re supporting Women in Medicine Month

Our regional workshops are helping to create support networks and thoughtful conversations on self-empowerment.

Navigating and negotiating parental leave in private practice

Dr. Marybeth Spanarkel discusses issues that GIs should consider.

GI needs better parental leave policies

Six women in GI create a blueprint for parental leave policies and outline why the field needs to be more inclusive.

Join us in championing women in GI

The success of women in GI plays a pivotal role in achieving our vision – a world free of digestive diseases. Let’s collaborate as we expand our portfolio of programs aimed at women’s career advancement and leadership.

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Leadership

Aimee L. Lucas, MD, MS, AGAF

AGA Women's Committee Chair

Fasiha Kanwal, MD, MSHS, AGAF

AGA Women's Leadership Council Chair

Lilani Perera, MD

AGA Women's Committee Chair-elect

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Resources for Women in GI

Empowering women in GI

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