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ASGE Launches Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program
ASGE announces a new program dedicated to promoting quality in endoscopy, in all settings where it is practiced in the United States. This new program will recognize endoscopy units that follow the ASGE guidelines on privileging, quality assurance, endoscopy reprocessing and CDC infection control guidelines and meet other program requirements. Read more . . .
ASGE Partners with The DAVE Project
ASGE announces an exciting new partnership with The DAVE Project, an extensive online resource for endoscopic videos. Through this partnership, ASGE will provide AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ to physicians for participation in this unique, cutting-edge resource. Watch for details!
ASGE Announces new Advocacy Program
The ASGE Legislation Action Network provides ASGE members the opportunity to influence policymakers on issues important to their patients and practice. Through the program, network members will receive legislative alerts and updates, tools to use during advocacy efforts, and easy to understand tips to help them become effective advocates for GI endoscopic issues. Become an ASGE Advocate today -- learn more!
Updated Practice Guidelines
Two important guidelines, "Infection Control During Gastrointestinal Endoscopy" and "Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy" were recently updated and published in the May issue of GIE: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. View guidelines. . .
Endoscopy 2008: At the Interface of Evidence and Expert Opinion
ASGE Annual Postgraduate Course - Register today! Using actual case presentations, internationally renowned experts will discuss a "best-evidence" approach to patient management, identifying areas where clinical experience must be relied upon when definitive data are lacking. Features of this interactive course include: Experts in the Hot Seat, Test Your Knowledge, and Point & Counterpoint Breakout Sessions. View the Endoscopy 2008 brochure now!
2008 ASGE Workshop on Achieving Academic Success
ASGE is proud to announce that the 4th annual Workshop on Achieving Academic Success will be held on July 19-20 in Oak Brook, IL. Physicians interested in improving their grant writing skills while learning from top GI researchers are encouraged to apply for this conference. Click here for more information and application instructions.
ASGE Launches Peter and Polly Polyp Birthday e-Card for Colon Cancer Awareness
Send an e-card today!
Colorectal Cancer:
Not Just a Man’s Disease
ASGE and other medical groups recently partnered with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) to dispel the myth that colorectal cancer is a man’s disease. Screening awareness materials were mailed to nearly 50,000 ACOG physicians and the initiative was announced at ACOG’s scientific meeting in May. Read more and download materials.