Are you ready to take your career to the next level while making a meaningful difference in our profession? Serving on an AGA committee, course director, or the AGA Institute Council offers opportunities to expand your knowledge, build lifelong relationships, and contribute to impactful initiatives. Whether you’re interested in ethics, finance, advocacy, or education, there’s a committee, course, or council role waiting for you!
Don’t delay — applications are due November 1.
Why Join an AGA Committee?
- Expand your horizons. “Serving on an AGA committee allows you to work on projects beyond your daily expertise. You could dive into areas like ethics, finance, or advocacy, enriching your professional life beyond your usual scope.” —Barbara Jung, MD, AGAF, AGA Past President
- Make meaningful connections. “Being part of a committee connects you with peers and mentors, forming relationships that can last a lifetime.” —Barbara Jung, MD, AGAF, AGA Past President
- Be the engine of AGA. “Committees are the engine that drives AGA. Whether it’s finance, audits, or developing guidelines, you’ll find a committee that aligns with your interests and adds a new dimension to your professional life.” —Maria Abreu, MD, AGAF, AGA President
- Create impact. “My biggest takeaway from serving on an AGA committee is that one person can make a difference.” —Pooja Singhal, MD, AGAF
- Experience career fulfillment. Serving on a committee has “been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career.” —Sheryl Pfeil, MD, AGAF, AGA Governing Board Member
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) |
