“We deal with issues that are really meaty and important for the future of our discipline,” shares Kim Barrett, PhD, AGAF, who joined the governing board in 2022. Throughout her term, AGA has achieved notable successes such as preventing the implementation of United Healthcare’s prior authorization proposal, promoting gender equity, and examining the role of artificial intelligence on gastroenterology.
You, too, can have a defining impact on our profession by nominating yourself or a visionary colleague for one of our many open positions. And whether you have a little or a lot of time, we’ve got volunteer opportunities just right for you.
Vice President (1), At-Large Councillor (1), Development and Growth Councillor (1), Education and Training Councillor (1), Secretary/Treasurer-Elect (1)
Early-Career Practice Member (1), Early-Career Research Member (1), Member (4)
Chair-Elect (2), Members (50), Trainee Members (3)
| Council Section | Title |
| Cellular & Molecular Gastroenterology (CMG) | Vice Chair, Nominating Committee Member |
| Esophageal, Gastric & Duodenal Disorders (EGD) | Vice Chair, Nominating Committee Member |
| Gastrointestinal Oncology (GIONC) | Vice Chair, Nominating Committee Member |
| Neurogastroenterology & Motility (NGM) | Vice Chair, Nominating Committee Member |
| Pancreatic Disorders (PAN) | Vice Chair, Nominating Committee Member |
| Committee Name | Title |
| Principles of GI for the NP & PA | Physician Director (two-year term) APP Director (two-year term) |
| Academic Skills Workshop | Co-course Director (two-year term) |
| AGA Postgraduate Course | Co-director (one-year term) Co-director/Director (two-year term) |
| GI Cancer Symposium with ASCO | Program Committee Member (three-year term) |
| Crohn’s & Colitis Congress | Director (two-year term) |
| Patient Education | Advisor-elect/Advisor (four-year term) |
