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
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AGA Committee Appointments
- Applications due: Nov. 1, 2024
- Get involved in AGA’s vision to end the burden of digestive diseases. Nominate yourself or a colleague to serve on an AGA committee and contribute to meaningful work. Positions are available to full physicians and scientists; trainees may apply to serve as trainee members on select committees. Chairs serve a four-year term and committee members serve a two-year term with a possibility of a third year based on committee needs.
Chair-Elect (2), Members (50), Trainee Members (3)
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AGA Institute Council
- Applications due: Nov. 1, 2024
- Become a leader of one of five AGA Institute Council sections holding nominations and help shape scientific and educational sessions at the Digestive Disease Week® (DDW). Nominees should be full AGA member physicians and scientists (e.g., MD, PhD). Terms of service for vice chairs run for two years (2025-2027) and begin following DDW 2025. Terms for nominating committee members are for one year and run from fall 2026 to winter 2027. Vice chair nominees must reside in Canada, the United States, or Mexico; however, nominating committee members may reside in any country.
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 |
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AGA Course Directors
- Applications due: Nov. 1, 2024
- Looking to shape future educational programs? Apply to become a course director or co-director. These roles require prior experience and may involve program planning.
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) |