Women in GI

ASGE supports women across the entire GI team through programs and initiatives designed to foster connection, professional development and career advancement. These efforts provide opportunities to build strong networks, address the unique professional and personal needs of women in GI, and empower members to achieve excellence at every stage of their careers.

of ASGE members are women

of ASGE fellows are women

Five consecutive years of growth Women members and fellows have increased year over year for five consecutive years.

Source: ASGE 2025 DEI Annual Report.

Celebrating Women in Medicine Month

In honor of Women in Medicine Month, hear from ASGE women physician members as they share career insights, leadership lessons and advice for women in GI.

How can getting involved with ASGE early in your career open doors for the future? Alyssa Choi, MD.

Early ASGE Involvement Opens Doors

Alyssa Choi, MD

What advice do you have for women within the first five years out of training?

Early-Career Advice for Women in GI

Leila Kia, MD

What advice do you have for women on being strategic about leadership opportunities?

Pursuing Leadership Opportunities

Pichamol Jirapinyo, MD, PhD

How have your connections helped guide your transition from fellow to attending?

Confidence Through Community

Kathy Williams, MD, MS

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Position Statements

Developed by ASGE’s Women’s Committee, these position statements address important issues affecting women across the GI profession and help guide ASGE’s advocacy and efforts to advance equity, representation and opportunity.

Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization

Women Leading GI Research

Explore articles featuring women as first authors and their contributions to research across gastroenterology and endoscopy.

Programs and Initiatives

ASGE LEAD Leadership Program

Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) Program

The LEAD Program is a 12-month program offering female gastroenterologists an opportunity to enhance their leadership and career development skills through education, coaching and building professional networks.

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ASGE Mentorship Circles

Mentorship Circles

Mentorship Circles are small, peer-based groups designed to foster meaningful connection, professional growth, and shared learning among ASGE physician members.

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Compensation Benchmarking

Compensation Benchmarking Survey

Gain access to confidential, hard-to-find insights into compensation trends across gastroenterology practice settings. U.S. gastroenterologists who participate receive access to the final benchmarking report to support more informed career and compensation decisions.

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Women in GI Special Interest Group

ASGE Women in GI SIG addresses the needs of female endoscopists by providing opportunities to create strong networks and develop programs specific to the unique professional and personal needs of women in GI. The SIG provides an ideal forum for female endoscopists to achieve individual excellence at every stage of their career.

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