Mission & Governance

ASGE Committees 

 

ABE Advisory Board
Advanced Endoscopy
ARIA
Audit  
Awards  
Budget and Finance
DDW Annual Scientific Program (ASP) DDW Clinical Symposia  
DDW Executive Planning  
DDW Hands-On/Simulation-Based Education DDW International Clinical Symposia
DDW Video Plenary and World Cup Diversity and Inclusion
Education Curriculum and Competencies Council
eLearning
GIE Editorial Board
Health and Public Policy (HPPC)
  		History and Archives (HAC)
International  
Medical Simulation and Education Technology Member Engagement
Nominations
Practice Operations (POC)
Publications
Quality Assurance in Endoscopy (QAEC)  Reimbursement  
Research  
Standards of Practice (SOP)
Technology
Training
Women's Committee

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ABE Advisory Board

Chair

Allison R. Schulman, MD, MPH

Committee Members

Asmeen Bhatt, MD, PhD 

Christopher Chapman, MD 

Salvatore Docimo, Jr., DO 

Michel Gagner, MD, FRCS, FACS 

Pichamol Jirapinyo, MD, MPH 

Vivek Kumbhari, MD, PhD 

Thiruvengadam Muniraj, MD, PhD, FRCP 

Marvin Ryou, MD 

Reem Z. Sharaiha, MD, MSc 

ARIA

Chair

William M. Tierney, MD, FASGE

Committee Members

Bincy P. Abraham, MD

Ayokunle Abegunde, MBBS, MSc 

Juan Carlos Bucobo, MD, FASGE 

Francis A. Farraye, MD, MSc, FASGE 

Sushovan Guha, MD, PhD, FASGE, AGAF 

Olufemi Kassim, MD 

Gauree G. Konijeti, MD, MPH 

Thomas E. Kowalski, MD 

Anand Kumar, MD, MPH, FASGE 

Arnold J. Markowitz, MD, FASGE 

Harald L. Schoeppner, MD, FASGE 

Audit

Treasurer

Prateek Sharma, MD, FASGE  

Committee Members

Subhas Banerjee, MD, FASGE 

Arnold J. Markowitz, MD, FASGE 

Mick S. Meiselman, MD, FASGE 

Nikhil Shastri, MD 

Joseph J. Vicari, MD, MBA, FASGE

 



Awards

Charges

This committee shall recommend to the Governing Board candidates for the Schindler Award and other awards or special distinctions as may be directed to them by the Governing Board or developed by the committee. The committee will review nominations from members, but also may suggest other award candidates for which no formal nomination letters were obtained. These awards are honorary and do not include direct financial compensation. They are considered the highest awards ASGE confers, and the Awards Committee has discretion regarding the types and number of honorary awards given each year. The final selection of the recipients of these distinctions shall be made by the Governing Board. Available awards are as follows:

  • Rudolf V. Schindler
  • Distinguished Educator
  • Distinguished Service
  • Master Endoscopist
  • International Service Award
  • Distinguished Endoscopic Research Mentoring Award
  • Industry Service
  • Congressional Service
  • Public Service

The President may also choose to select a recipient of the President’s Award. The International Committee shall be responsible for soliciting, reviewing and selecting candidates for the International Service Award. These recommendations will be provided to the Awards Committee (in priority order), with a rationale for their selection. The Awards Committee will accept this recommendation unless specific objections are cited. The Health and Public Policy Committee shall be responsible for soliciting, reviewing and selecting candidates for the Congressional Service Award. These recommendations will be provided to the Awards Committee (in priority order), with a rationale for their selection. The Awards Committee will accept this recommendation unless specific objections are cited. The ASGE Foundation Board of Trustees shall be responsible for soliciting, reviewing and selecting candidates for the Industry Service Award. These recommendations will be provided to the Awards Committee (in priority order), with a rationale for their selection. The Awards Committee will accept this recommendation unless specific objections are cited.

Expectations

  • This Committee shall consist of the three immediate Past Presidents. The senior Past President shall be Chair.
  • Actively participate in Awards Committee meetings and conference calls at regular intervals to accomplish committee charges.
  • Work with staff regarding all award issues.
  • Collaborate with members of related committees/task forces and SIGs as mutual issues arise.
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Chair.

Chair

John J. Vargo, II, MD, MPH, MASGE 

Committee Members

Klaus Mergener, MD, PhD, MBA, MASGE 

Douglas K. Rex, MD, MASGE 


Budget and Finance

Charges

  • To review the financial status of the Society on a continuing basis and make recommendations on dues, investments, contributions, and other sources of income.
  • To develop an operating budget in consultation with the Treasurer for presentation to the Governing Board prior to the Annual Meeting. To review financial reports of the Society’s professional activities, courses and operating expenses, including review of reimbursement vouchers for expenses incurred by officers and committees during conduct of official Society business.
  • Recommend financial policies to the Governing Board
  • Develop strategic suggestions for financial planning.

Expectations

  • This Committee shall consist of the President-Elect and Treasurer and an appropriate number of members as determined by the Governing Board.
  • Actively participate in Budget and Finance Planning Committee meetings and conference calls at regular intervals to accomplish committee charges.
  • Work with staff regarding all Budget and Finance Planning issues.
  • Collaborate with members of related ASGE Committees/Task Forces and SIGs as mutual issues arise.
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Chair.

Chair

Prateek Sharma, MD, FASGE, Treasurer 

Committee Members

Bret T. Petersen, MD, MASGE, President 

Jennifer A. Christie, MD, FASGE, President-elect 

Subhas Banerjee, MD, FASGE 

Sharlene L. D'Souza, MD, FASGE 

John M. DeWitt, MD, FASGE 

Linda S. Lee, MD, FASGE 

Mick S. Meiselman, MD, FASGE 

Pranav Periyalwar, MD, FASGE 

John L. Petrini, MD, MASGE 

Amrita Sethi, MD, MASGE 


DDW Annual Scientific Program (ASP)

Charges

The DDW Annual Scientific Program Committee is charged with providing peer review and final selection of research studies involving gastroenterology and endoscopic topics. The primary focus of scientific review is on the scientific merit, feasibility, and utilization of GI and endoscopic resources. Invited abstract presentations are either for oral abstract presentation or poser presentation. Select abstracts are reviewed by the President for oral presentation during the ASGE Presidential Plenary Program session. The Committee will convene at DDW followed by a series of conference calls and/or go-to-meeting to review submissions starting November – January of each year.

  • Participate in one of the following abstract categories:
    • ERCP Section 1
    • ERCP Section 2
    • EUS 1
    • EUS 2
    • Clinical Practice 1
    • Clinical Practice 2
    • Clinical Practice 3 (Quality Measures/Improvement)
    • Lower GI 1
    • Lower GI 2
    • Upper GI, Small Bowel Imaging
    • Upper GI, Non-Enteroscopy
    • Esophagus 1
    • Esophagus 2
    • New Technology
    • Bariatrics
  • Attend oral and poster presentations at DDW.
  • Encourage colleagues and fellows to consider submitting scientific abstracts during the months of June – November, when the DDW submission site is open.
  • Review DDW evaluations and draw upon in-person observations to improve upon future ASGE scientific session presentations.
  • Recommend programmatic or format delivery changes/improvements.

Expectations

  • Members of committee are expected to actively participate in the work of the committee, providing thoughtful input to committee deliberations and focus on the best interests of ASGE and committee goals rather than on personal interests.
  • Most of the committee’s work is conducted at DDW and during conference calls in the months of November - January.
  • Members should be active in the review and recommendation process.
  • Reviewer must recuse themselves from scoring abstracts from their own institution.
  • Pay attention to activities that affect or are affected by the committee's work.
  • Support the efforts of the committee chair and carry out individual assignments made by the chair
  • Work as part of the committee and staff team to ensure that the committee's work and recommendations are in keeping with the general ASGE’s mission and goals.
  • Serve as a regular member of this committee with a maximum three-year term with possible reappointment each year.
  • Collaborate with members of related ASGE Committees/Task Forces and SIGs as mutual issues arise.
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Chair.

Chair

Amitabh Chak, MD, FASGE

Committee Members

Douglas K. Rex, MD, MASGE

Harry R. Aslanian, MD, FASGE

Ahmad Najdat Bazarbashi, MD

Geoffrey D. Block, MD, MSc, FACP

Bret T. Petersen, MD, MASGE

Aziz Aadam, MD

Kamran Ayub, MD, FASGE

Matthew L. Bechtold, MD, FASGE

Jay J. Bosco, MD, FASGE

Arkady Broder, MD

James L. Buxbaum, MD, FASGE

Kenechukwu Chudy-Onwugaje, MBBS, MPH

Charles E. Dye, MD

Syed M. Abbas Fehmi, M.D., M.Sc., FASGE

Wesam M. Frandah, MD

James L. Buxbaum, MD, FASGE

Reezwana Chowdhury, MD, FASGE

Manjusha Das, MD

Adam L. Edwards, MD, MS

Imad M. Elkhatib, MD

Syed M. Abbas Fehmi, MD, MSe, FASGE

C. Jonathan D. Foster, DO

Wesam M. Frandah, MD

Harish K. Gagneja, MD, FASGE

Anthony M. Gamboa, III, MD

Brooke Glessing, MD

Victoria Gomez, MD, FASGE

Jennifer T. Higa, MD

Sammy Ho, MD, FASGE

Marietta Iacucci, MD, PhD, FASGE

Mohammad K. Ismail, MD

Laith H. Jamil, MD FASGE

Terry L. Jue, MD, FASGE

Inessa Khaykis, MD, FASGE

Margaret Keane, MBBS

Tossapol Kerdsirichairat, MD

Darshan Kothari, MD

Somashekar G. Krishna, MD, MPH, FASGE

Kondal R. Kyanam Kabir Baig, MBBS, FASGE

Brent W. Lacey, MD

Jeffrey H. Lee, MD, FASGE

John M. Levenick, MD, FASGE

Kristle Lynch, MD

Gautam N. Mankaney, MD

Jennifer K. Maratt, MD

Julia Massaad, MD

Chetan Mittal, MD

Farah Monzur, MD

Mariam Naveed, MD

Jose Nieto, DO, FASGE

Andrew Ofosu, MD, MPH

Endashaw Omer, MD

Mohamed Othman, MD

Veeral Oza, MD

Shireen A. Pais, MD, FASGE

Shabana F. Pasha, MD, FASGE

Amit Patel, MD

Rishi Pawa, MD

Shajan Peter, MD, FASGE

Francisco C. Ramirez, MD

Thomas M. Runge, MD, MPH

Nadav Sahar, MD

Shreyas Saligram, MD, FASGE

Mandeep S. Sawhney, MD, FASGE

Abhishek Seth, MD, FASGE

Atul T. Shah, MD

Rushikesh Shah, MD

Anamay N. Sharma, MD 

Eun Ji Shin, MD

Jacob M. Skeans, MD

Subbaramiah Sridhar, MBBS, FASGE

Daniel Strand, MD, FASGE

Michael B. Wallace, MD, MPH, FASGE

Richard Wu, MD, MPH

John Erikson L. Yap, MD

Marc J. Zuckerman, MD, FASGE

DDW Clinical Symposia

Committee Overview

Seek input from a variety of ASGE members, SIGS, committees, board members and publications in the identification of clinical interests while also targeting emerging topic areas to develop up to thirty-five (35) ASGE DDW clinical symposia sessions by way of description, learning objectives, speakers and moderator(s). Coordinate ASGE representation with other GI Societies on multi-society combined symposia sessions. Prioritize clinical symposia recommendations for final consideration by the DDW Executive Planning Committee meeting held the end of July/August. The Committee will convene at DDW followed by a series of conference calls and/or go-to-meeting to plan DDW clinical symposia for the subsequent year May – August. Periodic updates and conference calls during the development, faculty invitations and implementation will occur between September – April each year.

Charges

  • Review the evaluations from DDW clinical symposia along with any ASGE reviewer comments.
  • Identify clinical topic areas of interest based upon input from ASGE members, committees, SIGs, board members, etc.
  • Recommend any programmatic or format delivery changes/improvements for clinical symposia at DDW that engages learners.
  • Recommend up to thirty-five (35) clinical symposia using ASGE’s session development form in preparation for the next Digestive Disease Week program (DDW).

Expectations

  • Members of committee are expected to actively participate in the work of the committee, provide thoughtful input to committee deliberations, and focus on the best interests of ASGE and committee goals rather than on personal interests.
  • Most of the committee’s work is conducted at DDW and during conference calls in the months of May-July.
  • Members should review clinical symposia at each DDW in preparation for evaluating and recommending future topics/speakers/presentation format for the following DDW year.
  • Attend committee meetings and voice objective opinions on issues.
  • Pay attention to ASGE association activities that affect or are affected by the committee's work.
  • Support the efforts of the committee chair and carry out individual assignments made by the chair.
  • Work as part of the committee and staff team to ensure that the committee's work and recommendations are in keeping with the general ASGE's mission and goals.
  • Serve as a regular member of this committee with a maximum three-year term with possible reappointment each year.
  • Collaborate with members of related ASGE Committees/Task Forces and SIGs as mutual issues arise.
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Chair.

Chair

Rajesh N. Keswani, MD

Committee Members

Mark E. Benson, MD 

Chad B. Kawa, MD 

Daniel K. Mullady, MD, FASGE 

Navin Paul, MD 

Gottumukkala S. Raju, MD, FASGE 

Drew B. Schembre, MD, FASGE 

Konika Sharma, MD 

Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH, FASGE 

Santhi Swaroop Vege, MD, MACG, AGAF, FACP 

Jianhua A. Tau, MD 

Christopher W. Teshima, MD 

 

DDW Executive Planning

Committee Overview

Provide guidance and strategic coordination of all ASGE related educational activities at DDW. This committee’s primary charge is to be ASGE “design thinkers,” who form the annual program on clinical and scientific topics and how these topics coordinate together in lofty messaging to illustrate a larger experiential ASGE brand of endoscopy education. As a whole “ASGE brand experience channel” leverages the value of real-time, face-to-face engagement with our members and the GI community. Foster ASGE’s brand throughout DDW, emphasizing the educational messaging in alignment with online channels. Ensures the DDW Educational Experience is directly linked to the Vision, Core Values, Mission, and Core Competencies of ASGE. The Committee will convene briefly at DDW followed by a series of conference calls and/or go-to-meeting with two face-to-face meetings in July/August and February each year.

Charges

  • To review the evaluations of the Society’s annual meeting, plenary session, scientific symposia, topic fora, and postgraduate course.
  • To make recommendations to the Governing Board regarding the structure and format for the presentation of scientific material at the next Digestive Disease Week.
  • Select topics and assign sessions for scientific symposia.
  • Select topics and assign session chair/speakers for DDW sessions from advisory groups.
  • Select hands-on and other medical simulation stations with chair/facilitators from advisory groups.
  • Select Fellows sessions and hands-on stations from advisory group.
  • Select International sessions from advisory group
  • Select Video Plenary and World Cup recommendations from advisory group.
  • Suggest programmatic changes/improvements in DDW.

Expectations

  • Members of committee are expected to actively participate in the work of the committee, provide thoughtful input to committee deliberations, and focus on the best interests of ASGE and committee goals rather than on personal interests.
  • Members should review all relevant material before committee meetings
  • Attend committee meetings and voice objective opinions on issues
  • Pay attention to ASGE association activities that affect or are affected by the committee's work
  • Support the efforts of the committee chair and carry out individual assignments made by the chair.
  • Work as part of the committee and staff team to ensure that the committee's work and recommendations are in keeping with the general ASGE's mission and goals.
  • Serve as a regular member of this committee with a maximum three-year term with possible reappointment each year.
  • Collaborate with members of related ASGE Committees/Task Forces and SIGs as mutual issues arise.
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Chair.

Chair

Amitabh Chak, MD, MASGE

Committee Members

 

Bret T. Petersen, MD, MASGE, President 

Jennifer A. Christie, MD, FASGE, President-elect 

Douglas K. Rex, MD, MASGE 

Michelle A. Anderson, MD, MSc, FASGE 

Vinay Chandrasekhara, MD, FASGE 

Jonathan Cohen, MD, FASGE 

John M. DeWitt, MD, FASGE 

Kulwinder S. Dua, MD, MASGE, FACP, FRCP 

Frank G. Gress, MD, FASGE 

Rajesh N. Keswani, MD 

Robert E. Sedlack, MD, MHPEd, FASGE 

Uzma D. Siddiqui, MD, FASGE 


DDW Hands-On / Simulation-Based Education

Committee Overview

This committee oversees the development, implementation and analysis of learners’ progression from their participation at ASGE’s DDW hands-on and GI simulation-based stations. The committee is to develop, adopt, and analyze simulation-based training stations that address identified needs of GI Fellows, Advanced Fellows, practicing gastroenterologists and advanced endoscopists and related healthcare professionals. The Committee will convene at DDW followed by a series of conference calls and/or go-to-meeting to plan DDW Hands-on and simulation stations for the subsequent year May – August. Periodic updates and conference calls during the development, faculty invitations and implementation will occur between September – April each year.

Charges

  • Serve as a forum for the exchange of innovative ideas and information on the development of GI skills training activities at DDW. Efforts to trial at least one new station per year as a trial in to determine if further expansion can be done by ASGE.
  • Develop and implement educational techniques that can bridge gaps in traditional education and training approaches through the safe, structured fostering of medical knowledge, decision-making, procedural skills, teamwork, and communication.
  • Identify methods of teaching to promote a safe learning environment where technical and non-technical clinical skills can be introduced, assessed, and reviewed with participants in order for them to apply the lessons learned and skills acquired to real patient care.
  • Where possible, encourage or teach faculty how to leverage the Debriefing Assessment for Simulation in Healthcare (DASH) tool which is designed to assist in evaluating and developing debriefing skills. The goal is to facilitate deeper levels of learning and increase the likelihood of transfer to the clinical setting.

Expectations

  • Members of the committee are expected to actively participate in the work of the committee, providing thoughtful input to committee deliberations and focus on the best interests of ASGE and committee goals rather than on personal interests.
  • Most of the committee’s work is conducted at DDW and during conference calls.
  • Members should be active in developing assigned hands-on and simulation-based stations with identified faculty team members.
  • Support the efforts of the committee chair and carry out individual assignments made by the chair
  • Work as part of the committee and staff team to ensure that the committee's work and recommendations are in keeping with the general ASGE’s educational mission and goals.
  • Serve as a regular member of this committee with a maximum three-year term with possible reappointment each year.
  • Collaborate with members of related ASGE Committees/Task Forces and SIGs as mutual issues arise.
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Chair.

Chair

Michelle A. Anderson, MD, MSc, FASGE

Committee Members

Michelle A. Anderson, MD, MSc, FASGE 

Prasad G. Iyer, MD, MS, FASGE 

Nikhil Banerjee, MD 

Jennifer Behzadi, MD 

Alan A. Brijbassie, MD, FASGE 

Lisa Cassani, MD, FASGE 

Saurabh Chawla, MD, FASGE 

Rami El Abiad, MD, FASGE 

Samer S. El-Dika, MD, FASGE 

Gabriel D. Lang, MD 

Joanna Law, MD, FASGE 

Jeffrey H. Lee, MD, FASGE 

Kalpesh K. Patel, MD 

Srikrishna V. Patnana, MD, MPH 

Ahmed Saeed, MD 

Angela R. Saunders, DO 

Mark A. Schattner, MD, FASGE 

Alexander Schlachterman, MD 

Sohail Shaikh, MD, FASGE 

Benjamin Tharian, MBBS, MD, FASGE 

Bennie R. Upchurch, III, MD, FASGE 

DDW International Clinical Symposia

Committee Overview

The DDW International Clinical Symposia Committee will seek input from a variety of global ASGE members, SIGS, committees, board members and publications in the identification of clinical interests while also targeting emerging topic areas. The focus is to develop up to nine (9) ASGE DDW international clinical symposia sessions by way of description, learning objectives, speakers and moderator(s). Coordinate ASGE representation with other global GI Societies as deemed appropriate for combined symposia sessions. Prioritize international clinical symposia recommendations for final consideration by the DDW Executive Planning Committee meeting held the end of July or beginning of August. This committee shall consist of 11 members and most of the committee’s work is conducted at DDW and virtually through conference calls in the months of May-July.

Charges

  • Review the evaluations from DDW international clinical symposia along with any ASGE reviewer comments.
  • Identify international clinical topic areas of interest based upon input from ASGE members, committees, SIGs, board members, international societies, etc.…
  • Recommend programmatic or format delivery changes/improvements that engages learners for global clinical symposia at DDW.
  • Recommend up to nine (9) international clinical symposia using ASGE’s session development form in preparation for the next Digestive Disease Week program (DDW).

Expectations

  • Participate in the work of the committee, provide thoughtful input to committee deliberations, and focus on the best interests of ASGE and committee goals rather than on personal interests.
  • Review international clinical symposia at each DDW in preparation for evaluating and recommending future topics/speakers/presentation formats for the following DDW year.
  • Attend committee meetings and voice objective opinions on issues
  • Pay attention to ASGE association activities that affect or are affected by the committee's work
  • Support the efforts of the committee chair and carry out individual assignments made by the chair
  • Work as part of the committee and staff team to ensure that the committee's work and recommendations are in keeping with the ASGE’s mission and goals.
  • Serve as a regular member of this committee with a maximum three-year term with possible reappointment each year.
  • Collaborate with members of related ASGE Committees, Task Forces and SIGs as mutual issues arise.
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Chair.

 

Committee Chair

Kulwinder S. Dua, MD, MASGE, FACP, FRCP 
 

Committee Members

 

Kulwinder S. Dua, MD, MASGE, FACP, FRCP 

Akwi W. Asombang, MD, FASGE 

Dana Ben Ami, MD 

Qiang Cai, MD, PhD, FASGE 

Rajiv Chhabra, MBBS, MRCP(UK), FACG 

Hernando Gonzalez, MD, FASGE 

Mostafa Ibrahim, MD, FASGE 

Rosario J. Ligresti, MD, FASGE 

Antonio Mendoza Ladd, MD, FASGE

Robert M. Mitchell, MBBCh, FASGE, FRCP 

Julio C. Pereira Lima, MD, FASGE 

Michael P. Swan, MBBS, FRACP 

Yutaka Tomizawa, MD 


DDW Video Plenary and World Cup

Committee Overview

This committee oversees the ASGE DDW video forum(s). Case-based videos at DDW are designed to engage participants with interesting endoscopic cases or techniques in the field of gastrointestinal endoscopy. These video presentations can demonstrate accepted techniques, difficult or interesting cases, complications or innovations within the field of endoscopy. This committee serves as peer-reviewers, evaluating each video in its respective category according to content and audiovisual quality, determining which submission will be accepted and in which category. All submitted videos will be reviewed and recommended in one of the following categories:

  • Video Plenary Session (“Best of the Best”): Selected videos in this category, represent the most prestigious and highest ranking, cutting-edge, fully edited endoscopic videos presented at DDW.
  • Video Plenary Session (“Regular Presentation”): Selected videos in this category, are high ranking endoscopic videos representing clinical cases that others can learn from and leverage in practice.
  • World Cup of Endoscopy (An International Friendly and Fun Competition): Videos selected for this category are medium to high ranking by way of scoring. Videos in this category are featured for an international competition from authors from varying countries. Selection into this video forum will be based on entertaining content of the video, with the objective of selecting one video from several countries. All selected videos will be presented and scored live by an international panel of judges during the session. One winner will be declared at the end of the session and the top three countries will receive medals. Please note: The World Cup of Endoscopy does not carry the same high prestige as the Video Plenary Session. This session is intended to foster a fun, relaxed and entertaining atmosphere!
  • Honorable Mention Video for GI Leap: Videos selected for this category are medium ranked and are selected for extending learning opportunities in ASGE’s GI Leap. Videos are also presented during DDW at ASGE’s “Learning Lounge”.
  • Rejected: Videos who scored “low” during the peer review process, are not considered for presentation at DDW or in GI Leap.

Charges

  • Participate in one of the following clinical video review categories:
    • Bariatric Endo
    • ERCP
    • ESD Submucosal Endo
    • EUS
    • Lower GI
    • Natural Orifice Transluminal
    • Other
    • Small Bowel
    • Esophagus
    • UGI Stomach
  • Attend Video Plenary and/or World Cup presentations at DDW.
  • Attend the ASGE Learning and actively participate in viewing honorable mention videos.
  • Encourage colleagues and fellows to consider submitting video cases during the months of June – November, when the DDW submission site is open.
  • Review DDW evaluations and draw upon in-person observations to improve upon future ASGE Video Plenary and World Cup sessions.
  • Recommend programmatic or format delivery changes/improvements for Video Plenary and/or World Cup at DDW, especially ideas that further enhances and engages learners.

Expectations

  • Members of committee are expected to actively participate in the work of the committee, providing thoughtful input to committee deliberations and focus on the best interests of ASGE and committee goals rather than on personal interests.
  • Most of the committee’s work is conducted at DDW and during conference calls and/or go-to-meetings in the months of November - February.
  • Members should be active in the review and recommendation process.
  • Reviewer must recuse themselves from grading any videos in which they are able to identify products or devices used in the study that are manufactured by a company with which they have a relationship or for those videos from their own institution.
  • Pay attention to activities that affect or are affected by the committee's work
  • Support the efforts of the committee chair and carry out individual assignments made by the chair
  • Work as part of the committee and staff team to ensure that the committee's work and recommendations are in keeping with the general ASGE’s mission and goals.
  • Serve as a regular member of this committee with a maximum three-year term with possible reappointment each year.
  • Collaborate with members of related ASGE Committees/Task Forces and SIGs as mutual issues arise.
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Chair.

Chair


John M. DeWitt, MD, FASGE 


Committee Members

Sumair Ahmad, MD 

Sunil Amin, MD, MPH, FRCPC 

Iman Andalib, MD 

Sumant Arora, MD 

Patrick Avila, MD 

Mena Bakhit, MD 

Johan C. Bakken, MD, FASGE 

Mohamed Barakat, MD 

Ishfaq Bhat, MD, FASGE 

Mohammad Bilal, MD 

Ross Buerlein, MD 

Saurabh Chandan, MD 

Antonio R. Cheesman Rocca, MD 

Maria Co, MD 

L. Matthew Deppe, MD, FACS 

Kalpit H. Devani, MD 

Amaninder Dhaliwal, MD 

Mohannad Dugum, MD 

Abdul Hamid El Chafic, MD, FASGE 

Andrew C. Elden, MD 

Sushil Garg, MBBS 

Michael E. Goldberg, DO 

Abhinav Goyal, MD 

Sachin Goyal, MD 

Umar Hayat, MD 

Deepanshu Jain, MD 

Daniel Sabido Jamorabo, MD 

Arslan Kahloon, MD, FASGE 

Aditya Kalakonda, MD 

Muhammad A. Khan, MD, MPH, FASGE 

Leila  Kia, MD 

Marina Kim, DO 

Jagpal S. Klair, MD 

Rajesh Krishnamoorthi, MD 

Rastislav Kunda, MD, FASGE 

Dan Li, Gastroenterologist 

Anna M. Lipowska, MD 

Amar  Manvar, MD 

Manuel Martinez, MD, FASGE 

Maen Masadeh, MD, MBBS 

Constantine Melitas, MD 

Meir Mizrahi, MD, FASGE 

Neena Mohan, MD 

Suresh Kumar Nayudu, MD 

Andrew S. Nett 

Alexander Nguyen, MD 

Gulshan Parasher, MD 

Fernanda C. S. Pessorrusso, MD, PHD 

Jennifer Phan, MD 

Anoop Prabhu, MD 

Amit  Raina, MD 

Shreya Raja, Physician 

Srinivas Ramireddy, MD 

Hadie Razjouyan, MD, MPH (Epi.) 

Ramon E. Rivera, MD 

David H. Robbins, MD, MSc, FASGE 

Amir Rumman, MD 

Robert J. Sealock, MD 

Anil B. Seetharam, MD 

Nikrad Shahnavaz, MD 

C. Roberto Simons-Linares, MD, MSc 

Pooja  Singhal, MD 

Sumit K. Singla, MD, FASGE 

Dharma Sunjaya, MD 

Shyam J. Thakkar, MD, FASGE 

Mustafa Tiewala, MD 

Joseph R. Triggs, MD, PhD 

Vaibhav Wadhwa, MD 

Julie Yang, MD, FASGE 

Christopher George Yeary, DO 


Diversity and Inclusion

    Charges

    1. Establish a clearly outlined process by which the Governing Board can assess the Society’s efforts to maintain a practice of    incorporating diversity and inclusion into its structure and function. This process should include formal reporting to the Governing Board.
    2. Interface with other ASGE committees to ensure diversity, inclusion, and equity in ASGE committee work and the activities of the Society.
    3. Recommend activities to increase membership of underrepresented groups in medicine in ASGE.
    4. Identify potential new speakers and committee members to be involved in ASGE programs and activities.
    5. Represent the Society in interactions with other national committees addressing the needs of women and underrepresented minority physicians in medicine in gastroenterology.
    6. Collaborate with ASGE committees and like-minded organizations to address health disparities in digestive diseases and colorectal cancer screening initiatives.
    7. Review abstracts and select winners of the diversity awards for DDW.
    8. Support research focused on healthcare disparities and health equity.

     

    Committee Member Expectations:

    1. Serve as a regular member of this committee with a three-year term, subject to annual reappointment.
    2. Actively participate in Diversity Committee meetings and conference calls at regular intervals to accomplish committee charges.
    3. Work with ASGE staff regarding all Diversity issues.
    4. Collaborate with members of related ASGE Committees/Task Forces and SIGs as mutual issues arise.
    5. Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Chair.

     

    Chair


    Victoria Gomez, MD, FASGE 


    Committee Members

    Dimpal Bhakta, MD 

    Iman Jonee Boston, MD 

    Earl V. Campbell, III, MD 

    Yakira N. David, MD 

    Rabia de Latour, MD 

    Sandra M. El-Hachem, MD, FASGE 

    Rajat Garg, MD 

    Pegah Hosseini-Carroll, MD, FASGE 

    Rachel B. Issaka, MD, MAS 

    Kenneth O. Obi, MD 

    Amandeep Singh, MD 

    Camille S. Thelin, MD 

    Shani H. Woolard, MD 


    Education Curriculum and Competencies Council

    Committee Overview

    The council is responsible for the overall design, management, and evaluation of a coherent and coordinated curriculum that achieves the comprehensive educational objectives of ASGE’s activities, as approved by the Governing Board. The council will have the authority to lead, direct, coordinate, control, plan, evaluate and report on matters related to the curriculum and associated competencies. The committee reflects upon the diversity that makes up our faculty community, the different pedagogical philosophies we bring to ASGE’s program and the strengths of our education and training through transfer of learning to clinical practice. Ensures that the overall ASGE Educational Program direction is directly linked to the Vision, Core Values, Mission, and Core Competencies of ASGE. The council should ideally convene by conference call, go-to-meetings followed by two face-to-face meetings at the ASGE headquarters in Downers Grove in October and April of each year.

    Charges

    • Ensure that the ASGE curriculum is logically sequenced annually
    • Maximizes horizontal and vertical integration within and across all areas of ASGE throughout the curriculum
    • Evaluates program effectiveness using outcomes analysis
    • Surveying the content continues to align with learning objectives.
    • Identifying and eliminating gaps and redundancies in the curriculum
    • Reviews any recommended learning objectives of each activity, ensuring their alignment with programmatic objectives
    • Development of policies that position learners for mastery of ASGE’s educational objectives and competencies, maximizing their success as learners and physicians, ensuring the curriculum aids in advancing their careers.

    Expectations

    • Members of committees are expected to actively participate in the work of the committee, provide thoughtful input to committee deliberations, and focus on the best interests of ASGE and committee goals rather than on personal interests.
    • Members should review all relevant material before committee meetings
    • Attend committee meetings and voice objective opinions on issues
    • Pay attention to ASGE association activities that affect or are affected by the committee's work.
    • Support the efforts of the committee chair and carry out individual assignments made by the chair
    • Work as part of the committee and staff team to ensure that the committee's work and recommendations are in keeping with the general ASGE’s mission and goals.
    • Serve as a regular member of this committee with a maximum three-year term with possible reappointment each year.
    • Bring forward educational curricular recommendations from committee member’s assigned committee (e.g. E-Learning, Practice Operations, Quality, Medical Simulation & Educational Technologies, etc…) as mutual issues arise (see flowchart below).
    • Serve as a regular member of this committee with a three-year term, subject to annual reappointment.
    • Actively participate in Committee in conference calls and/or go-to-meetings and two face-to-face meeting (~October and April each year).
    • Work with ASGE staff regarding all Committee issues.
    • Take an active role in collaboration with staff in ACCME recertification and other certification bodies as deemed appropriate.
    • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the chair

    Chair

    Robert E. Sedlack, MD, MHPEd, FASGE 


    Committee Members

    Amitabh Chak, MD, MASGE, Secretary 

    Neil Gupta, MD, FASGE 

    Mostafa  Ibrahim, MD, FASGE 

    Brian C. Jacobson, MD, MPH, FASGE 

    Mouen A. Khashab, MD, MASGE 

    Jennifer L. Maranki, MD, FASGE 

    Keith L. Obstein, MD, MPH, FASGE 

    Catharine Walsh, MD, MEd, PhD, FRCPC 

    Sachin B. Wani, MD, FASGE 

    Kevin A. Waschke, MD, CM, FRCPC, FASGE 

    Field F. Willingham, MD, MPH, FASGE 


    eLearning

    Committee Overview

    Provide guidance and expertise necessary to develop a rich and rigorous eLearning program that produces a consistent, cohesive, quality learning experience for ASGE members. Examine innovative eLearning models and initiatives, based on the most current national eLearning trends. Ensure the eLearning direction is directly linked to the Vision, Core Values, Mission, and Core Competencies of ASGE. The Committee should ideal convene by conference call, go-to-meetings followed by two face-to-face meetings at the ASGE headquarters in Downers Grove in July/August and February/March of each year.

    Charges

    • Evangelize a multi-year eLearning plan and work on achieving the initial goals: (a) Training requirements for faculty who teach online and hybrid courses; (b) Guidelines for an ASGE plan/matrix to lead development, implementation, and evaluation of online courses and programs; and (c) Accessibility guidelines and recommendations for video production and accessible course design.
    • Develop assessment for measuring progress toward/achievement of the multi-year eLearning plan goals.
    • Write recommendations on how to support ASGE’s eLearning program throughout the year.
    • Provide recommendations for establishing an ASGE-wide direction and framework for eLearning.
    • Provide recommendations on eLearning curriculum.
    • Assume responsibility for the organization and tagging of online educational content in the ASGE Learning Management System (e.g. GI Leap).
    • Identify optimal instructional design and delivery format(s) that enhance learner engagement and anticipated outcomes that correlate with associated learning objectives.
    • Assess trends from outcomes data annually from learners who participated and completed activities from current online education content.
    • Ensure any educational products providing CME on GI Leap are reviewed regularly for content validity (minimum every three years from start date).

    Expectations

    • Members of committees are expected to actively participate in the work of the committee, provide thoughtful input to committee deliberations, and focus on the best interests of ASGE and committee goals rather than on personal interests.
    • Members should review all relevant material before committee meetings
    • Attend committee meetings and voice objective opinions on issues
    • Pay attention to ASGE association activities that affect or are affected by the committee's work
    • Support the efforts of the committee chair and carry out individual assignments made by the chair
    • Work as part of the committee and staff team to ensure that the committee's work and recommendations are in keeping with the general ASGE’s mission and goals.
    • Serve as a regular member of this committee with a maximum three-year term with possible reappointment each year.
    • Collaborate with members of related ASGE Committees/Task Forces and SIGs as mutual issues arise.
    • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Chair.

    Chair

    Keith L. Obstein, MD, MPH, FASGE 

    Committee Members

    Ahmed A. Bolkhir, MD, FASGE 

    Linda A. Hou, MD, FASGE 

    Gerard A. Isenberg, MD, MBA, FASGE 

    Khaldoon T. Khirfan, MD, MBBS 

    Jennifer Kolb, MD 

    Gene K. Ma, MD 

    Ricardo Morgenstern, MD 

    Pranith N. Perera, MD 

    Gordon T. Robbins, MD 

    Sumeet K. Tewani, MD 

    Aaron Walfish, MD


    GIE Editorial Board

    Charges

    • The Editorial Board will provide critical and constructive insight and evaluation of the content of GIE as well as VideoGIE to the Editor and the Governing Board.
    • The Editorial Board will advise the Editor on policies designed to maintain GIE as the premiere quality Journal for gastrointestinal endoscopy and help make VideoGIE the premiere video journal in gastrointestinal endoscopy.
    • The Editorial Board will monitor and prevent conflicts of interest and maintain the highest ethical standards for GIE and VideoGIE.
    • The committee will assess the Editor’s progress in the Editor’s stated goals for GIE and VideoGIE.

    Expectations

    • Members shall be appointed on the basis of their abilities as manuscript reviewers and contributions to the Journal.
    • The length of Editorial Board Membership will be three years. In unusual circumstances, an Editorial Board member may be asked to serve an additional term. Terms of different members will be staggered.
    • Actively participate in Editorial Board meetings and conference calls at regular intervals to accomplish committee charges.
    • Collaborate with members of related ASGE Committees/Task Forces and SIGs as mutual issues arise.
    • Members will help conduct an in-depth critique of issues of the Journal published during the preceding year and provide constructive suggestions for improving the quality of GIE.
    • Members will annually review quality metrics provided by GIE staff such as readership surveys, manuscript submissions, impact factors and advise the Editor on any action items.
    • Members will serve as Guest Editors for submissions in which Editor or Associate Editor is conflicted.
    • Members will review annual progress on the five year goals established by the Editor for GIE.
    • Members will review any ethical issues such as plagiarism or conflict of interest in manuscript or video submissions to GIE and VGIE, respectively and make an independent recommendation to the Editor. In cases where the issue involves the Editor or Associate Editor, the members will report to the President of ASGE.
    • Members will review changes in policies for GIE and VGIE and advise the Editor.
    • In addition, members will be expected to perform 9-12 reviews per year of articles submitted to Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, write editorials for the Journal when requested, and help whenever possible to recruit important submissions to the Journal.
    • Members should provide advice and counsel to the Editor when appropriate.
    • Members will serve as emissaries of the Journal and Society and bring any pertinent issues that they are made aware of to the attention of the Editorial Board Chair and Governing Board as appropriate.
    • Work with ASGE staff regarding all Editorial Board issues and perform additional tasks as assigned by the Chair.
    • We believe that the aforementioned Editorial Board duties can best be achieved by appointment of a balanced committee membership that includes a breadth of knowledge and expertise across the spectrum of Gastrointestinal and Hepatology disciplines.

    Chair

    Jenifer R. Lightdale, MD, MPH, FASGE 

    Committee Members

    Michael J. Bartel, MD 

    Tiffany Y. Chua, MD 

    Ramzi Mulki, MD 

    Emad Qayed, MD, MPH 

    Ajaypal Singh, MD 

    Micheal S. Tadros, MD 

    Edward C. Villa, MD 

    Dennis Yang, MD, FASGE 

    Jessica X. Yu, MD 

    Health and Public Policy (HPPC)

    Charges

    • Facilitate and implement the ASGE advocacy agenda, policies and positions by working with federal policymakers in the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government and with likeminded organizations on issues pertaining to gastrointestinal health and the practice of gastrointestinal endoscopy.
    • Monitor legislative and regulatory activities and recommend ASGE positions and strategic campaigns on pending legislative and regulatory issues that impact GI endoscopy.
    • Communicate ASGE activities and outcomes of legislative and regulatory issues.
    • Evaluate relevancy of, and develop appropriate responses to, legislative or regulatory policy issues brought forth to ASGE by members, other organizations and government entities.

    Expectations

    • Serve as a regular member of this committee with a three-year term, subject to annual reappointment.
    • Actively participate in health and Public Policy Committee meetings and conference calls at regular intervals to accomplish committee charges.
    • Work with ASGE staff regarding all Health and Public Policy issues.
    • Collaborate with members of related ASGE Committees/Task Forces and SIGs as mutual issues arise.
    • Committee members may be assigned a liaison role with an agency or congressional committee which would require one or two trips to Washington, DC each year.
    • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Chair.

    Chair

    Bruce L. Hennessy, MD, FASGE

    Committee Members

    Fariah Kristen Ahmad, MD 

    Patrick D. Gerstenberger, MD, FASGE 

    Michael J. Goldberg, MD, FASGE 

    Nalini Guda, MD, AGAF, FASGE 

    Kapil Gupta, MD, MPH, FASGE 

    Naser M. Khan, MD, FASGE 

    Omar Khokhar, MD 

    Karl K. Kwok, MD, FASGE 

    Syed K. Mahmood, MD, MPH 

    Noel B. Martins, MD 

    Robin Mendelsohn, MD 

    Mankanwal S. Sachdev, MD, FASGE 

    Hillary S. Tompkins, MD 

    Michael D. Van Norstrand, MD, PhD, FASGE (ACP-CSS Rep)  

    History and Archives

    Charges

    The ASGE History and Archives Committee researches, documents, and archives the history of the society; locates and memorializes historical articles, determines the location and storage for display or availability of items of historical significance; and works with members and other constituents to assess and process historical information and artifacts. The committee maintains a repository and catalog of literature of historical significance.
    This committee reports to the Governing Board and consists of up to eleven appointees serving up to three-year terms. The Executive Office serves as staff liaison to this committee.

    Chair

    John J. Vargo, II, MD, MPH, MASGE

    Committee Members

    Grace H. Elta, MD, MASGE 

    Brian C. Jacobson, MD, MPH, FASGE 

    Klaus Mergener, MD, PhD, MBA, MASGE 

    Zafar Quader, MD, FASGE 

    David T. Rubin, MD, FASGE 

    Ali A. Siddiqui, MD 

    Jerome H. Siegel, MD, MASGE 

    Tobias Zuchelli, MD

    International

    Committee Overview

    The International Committee will seek input from a variety of global ASGE members, SIGS, committees, board members and publications in the identification of opportunities to extend ASGE’s brand and educational resources globally. Coordinate ASGE representation with other global GI Societies as deemed appropriate. Prioritize international efforts and align with ASGE’s educational curriculum. This majority of the committee’s work is conducted at DDW and virtually through conference calls with one face-to-face meeting during UEG in October.

    Charges

    • Recommend educational and membership recruitment strategies to increase the involvement and brand of ASGE in other countries.
    • Identify international societies by which ASGE could form a premier strategic collaboration that further advances ASGE’s educational resources and reach throughout the global endoscopy field.
    • Recruit international members and international trainee members.
    • Identify those corporate partners internationally that ASGE could seek support independently or in collaboration with an ASGE premier international society collaborator.
    • Assist in identifying international courses and recommend for approval course director(s) for all international courses. Assess courses in terms of faculty, attendance, evaluation results, and financial success; identify opportunities for new international initiatives, including potential partners and supporters.
    • Recommend individuals to the Awards Committee to be considered for the International Service Award, Honorary Award and/or other Awards as deemed appropriate where funding/support is available.
    • Collaborate with the Quality Assurance in Endoscopy Committee to introduce Quality in Endoscopy Education and Programming into the broader International agenda.
    • Review applications for the International Support Program (ISP) and make recommendations to the Governing Board
    • Review Ambassador Program site proposals to identify appropriate program destinations and make recommendations to the Governing Board. Review Ambassador Program candidate applications and make recommendations to the Governing Board for Ambassadors to participate in selected programs. Assist in the development of course syllabi, work with local on-site program director and organizing committee to carry out each program and receive follow up progress reports.
    • Increase international submissions to Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
    • Support ASGE participation in international endoscopy societies by way of targeted regions.
    • Collaborate with the ARIA Task Force to identify opportunities to train international industry representatives.

    Expectations

    • Participate in the work of the committee, provide thoughtful input to committee deliberations, and focus on the best interests of ASGE and committee goals rather than on personal interests.
    • Attend committee conference calls, go-to-meetings and face-to-face meetings in October to voice objective opinions on issues
    • Pay attention to ASGE association activities that affect or are affected by the committee's work
    • Support the efforts of the committee chair and carry out individual assignments made by the chair
    • Work as part of the committee and staff team to ensure that the committee's work and recommendations are in keeping with the ASGE’s mission and goals.
    • Collaborate with members of related ASGE Committees, Task Forces and SIGs as mutual issues arise.
    • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Chair.

    Chair

    Mostafa Ibrahim, MD, FASGE

    Committee Members

    Barham K. Abu Dayyeh, MD, FASGE 

    Sundeep Lakhtakia, MD, FASGE 

    Asadur Tchekmedyian, MD, FASGE 

    Rosario Albis, MD 

    Marianna Arvanitaki, MD, PhD 

    Augustin R. Attwell, MD, FASGE 

    Alfredo W. Barret, MD 

    Torsten Beyna, MD, PhD 

    Evaristus Sunday Chukwudike, MD 

    Pankaj N. Desai, MD, FASGE 

    Jacobo Dib, Jr., MD, FASGE 

    Manoel Galvao Neto, MD, FASGE 

    Deepak V. Gopal, MD, FASGE 

    Peter N. Meier, MD, FASGE 

    Alberto Murino, MD 

    Michael M. Mwachiro, MD, MPH, FCS-ECSA, FACS 

    Yousuke Nakai, MD 

    Mahmoud M. Omar, MD, FASGE, AGAF 

    Julio C. Pereira Lima, MD, FASGE 

    Damien Tan, MBBS 

    Medical Simulation and Education Technology

    Committee Overview

    Provide guidance and expertise necessary on the appropriate educational techniques, using medical simulation for endoscopy training that can bridge gaps in traditional education and training approaches through the safe, structured fostering of medical knowledge, decision-making, procedural skills, teamwork, and communication. The use of medical simulation in endoscopy training can be the use of animal models or as extensive as virtual reality simulators for fine technical skills, computer-based avatars and virtual patients for decision-making skills or as straightforward as using actors with standardized patients for communication skills. A key component of this committee is fostering faculty who can promote a safe learning environment for ASGE where technical and non-technical clinical skills can be taught, assessed, and reviewed with participants in order for them to apply the lessons learned and skills acquired to clinical practice. Ensure the medical simulation and educational technology direction is directly linked to the Vision, Core Values, Mission, and Core Competencies of ASGE. The Committee should ideal convene by conference call, go-to-meetings followed by two face-to-face meetings at the ASGE headquarters in Downers Grove in September and March of each year.

    Charges

    • Assist ASGE leadership with the overall strategic direction of the ASGE IT&T training lab and related activities, using medical simulation and educational technology to best achieve learning goals.
    • Lead the way in the development of an ASGE medical simulation curriculum on a national and global basis for GI, specifically endoscopy. (*NOTE: CONSIDER ENDORSING ENDOSCOPY TRAINING CURRICULUMS SIMILAR TO THE EURP PROGRAM?)
    • Produce Simulation Guides to help ASGE faculty perfect their skills in both the clinical training and simulation arenas (e.g. developing clinical and non-clinical simulation stations, faculty as facilitator, checklists, video/audio scenario recording, single versus team-based scenarios, debriefing skills, how to approach a case, etc.)
    • Oversee all STAR program design and implementation, including identification as deemed appropriate, new topics for new STAR programs and recommendation of subject matter expert workgroups for specific STAR program development.
    • Assign one committee member as liaison to each course and STAR Program to provide direction to the course directors, especially as a guide on the use of any medical simulation and educational technology implementation. Attend the course (especially if it is new), and report back to the committee recommendations to improve design and delivery.
    • Assess courses and STAR programs in terms of faculty, attendance, evaluation results, transfer of learning outcomes and financial success.
    • Identify opportunities for courses with potential partners (domestic and/or international) and corporate supporters.
    • Facilitate and design educational research projects based upon ASGE’s curricular activities, in the science of endoscopy simulation education.
    • Explore models that validate the use of clinical GI simulations as a major tactic for increasing those competencies identified for ASGE members.

    Expectations

    • Members of committees are expected to actively participate in the work of the committee, providing thoughtful input to committee deliberations, and focus on the best interests of ASGE and committee goals rather than on personal interests.
    • Members should review all relevant material before committee meetings
    • Attend committee meetings and voice objective opinions on issues
    • Pay attention to ASGE association activities that affect or are affected by the committee's work
    • Support the efforts of the committee chair and carry out individual assignments made by the chair
    • Work as part of the committee and staff team to ensure that the committee's work and recommendations are in keeping with the general ASGE’s education and organizational mission and goals.
    • Serve as a regular member of this committee with a maximum three-year term with possible reappointment each year.
    • Collaborate with members of related ASGE Committees, Task Forces and SIGs as mutual issues arise.
    • Actively participate in Committee meetings (at least 2 per year) and conference calls (monthly as needed).
    • Work with ASGE staff regarding all Committee issues.
    • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the chair.

    Chair

    Neil Gupta, MD, FASGE

    Committee Members

     

    Sherif A. Andrawes, MD 

    Daniel Buckles, MD 

    Seth D. Crockett, MD, MPH, FASGE 

    Lionel S. D'Souza, MD 

    Thurarshen Jeyalingam, MD 

    Gursimran S. Kochhar, MD, CNSC, FACP 

    David P. Lee, MD, MPH 

    David E. Loren, MD, FASGE 

    Shawn L. Shah, MD

    Member Engagement and Diversity

    Charges

    • Establish a clearly outlined process by which the Governing Board and other committees can enhance a practice of incorporating diversity and membership development activities in its structure and function.
    • Review applications for membership in ASGE and make recommendations to the Governing Board for approval or rejection of applicants.
    • Recommend activities to increase membership of underrepresented groups in ASGE based on ongoing assessment of membership needs, trends, and demographic changes.
    • Provide strategic suggestions to Governing Board on membership needs and retention.
    • Review abstracts and select winners of the diversity awards for DDW®.
    • Identify new speakers from underrepresented backgrounds who promote issues related to diversity.
    • To represent the society in interactions with other national committees addressing the needs of women and underrepresented minorities in gastroenterology.

    Expectations

    • Serve as a regular member of this committee with a three-year term, subject to annual reappointment.
    • Actively participate in Member Engagement and Diversity Committee meetings and conference calls at regular intervals to accomplish committee charges.
    • Work with ASGE staff regarding all membership and diversity issues.
    • Collaborate with members of related ASGE committees/task forces and SIGs as mutual issues arise.
    • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the chair.

    Chair

    Ferga C. Gleeson, MD, FASGE

    Committee Members

    Mohammad Bilal, MD 

    Jason G. Bill, MD 

    Olaya Isabella Brewer Gutierrez, MBBS 

    Delia Calo, MD, FASGE 

    Khadija H. Chaudrey, MD 

    Danny Issa, MD 

    Steve A. Keilin, MD, FASGE 

    Ketan G. Rana, MD, FACP, FACG 

    Jordan Sparkman, MD 

    Pushpak Taunk, MD 

    Chandrashekhar Thukral, MD, FASGE 

    Madhu Mathew Vennikandam, MD 

    Nominations

    Charges

    This committee shall prepare a slate of nominees as set forth in Article IV, Section 1.

    • The Nominations Committee (See Article IX, Section 1) shall prepare a slate of nominations for the offices of President (when appropriate), President-Elect, Secretary (when appropriate), Secretary-Elect (when so instructed by the Governing Board), Treasurer (when appropriate), Treasurer-Elect (when so instructed by the Governing Board), and Councillors. When necessary, the slate shall also include a nominee for any vacant offices.
    • The Committee shall designate one (1) nominee for each officer position and one (1) nominee for each Councillor position to be filled and forward the slate to the Secretary. If a Councillor with an unexpired term is nominated for an officer position, a nominee will be designated for his Councillor position in anticipation of the possibility that his position may become vacant upon his election as an officer. The nominees shall consent to their nominations.
    • At least ninety (90) days prior to the Annual Meeting, the Secretary shall mail a copy of the slate to each Active member of the Society.
    • Additional nominations for any such positions may be made by petition signed by at least one hundred (100) Active members submitted to the Secretary at least sixty (60) days before the Annual Meeting. At least thirty (30) days before the meeting, the Secretary shall mail to the Active members a list of the nominees so designated by petition. Nominations from the floor shall not be permitted.

    Expectations

    • This Committee shall consist of five (5) members: the three immediate Past Presidents, and two Active Members who are not members of the Governing Board, nor Chair of standing committees, appointed by the President. The immediate Past Present shall serve as Chair. If a committee member is unwilling or unable to serve, the President shall appoint a replacement from the Active members not on the Governing Board. The term of the committee members shall be for one year.
    • Actively participate in Nominations Committee meetings and conference calls at regular intervals to accomplish committee charges.
    • Work with ASGE staff regarding all Nominations issues.
    • Collaborate with members of related ASGE Committees/Task Forces and SIGs as mutual issues arise.
    • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Chair.

    Chair

    Douglas K. Rex, MD, MASGE 

    Committee Members

    Priya A. Jamidar, MD, FASGE 

    Klaus Mergener, MD, PhD, MBA, MASGE 

    Vanessa M. Shami, MD, FASGE 

    John J. Vargo, II, MD, MPH, MASGE 


    Practice Operations (POC)

    Charges

    • Develop operational tools and educational material for endoscopy practices that enhance efficient performance in all practice settings.
    • Interface with organizations that develop and promote clinical standards and accreditation criteria that impacts endoscopy practices. These may include, but are not limited to, government agencies, private payers, the Joint Commission, and the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
    • Study and participate in discussions on health delivery system provisions, regulations, and changes as they relate to the practice of endoscopy. Interpret how changes in health care delivery systems will impact ASGE members and provide members with related education and resources on how to operationalize the changes to optimize efficiencies.
    • Interface with Health and Public Policy and Reimbursement Committees to analyze and develop public comments and other response strategies to Medicare payment, coding, coverage regulations/policies, and legislation from the standpoint of their impact on endoscopy practice operations.
    • Work in collaboration with the special interest groups and related ASGE committees representing members with interests in ambulatory endoscopy centers; particularly, in regards to operations for facility services, demonstration of quality, management, accreditation, certification, and promoting standards.
    • Promote brand awareness of Practical Solutions while continually evaluating practice needs through data collection and member feedback.
    • Review and implement strategic plan initiatives.

    Expectations

    • Two meetings will be held per year in the fall and spring. Committee members are expected to place high priority on meeting participation. The meetings will be scheduled well in advance to assure maximum member participation.
    • Complete project assignments and participate in task forces when assigned.
    • Committee or task force conference calls will be scheduled in the intervals between the face-to-face meetings, as committee business dictates. Specific tasks and responsibilities will be assigned to committee members from time to time by the chair.

    Chair

    Inessa Khaykis, MD, FASGE

    Committee Members

    Vasundhara Appalaneni, MD 

    Kamran Ayub, MD, FASGE 

    Frank J. Chapman, MBA 

    Sufiyan H. Chaudhry, MD, MBA 

    Sarah Enslin, PA 

    Larissa L. Fujii-Lau, MD 

    M. Mazen Jamal, MD, FASGE 

    Francisco J. Marrero, MD 

    John A. Martin, MD, FASGE 

    Paresh P. Mehta, MD 

    Tarun Rai, MD 

    Bhavesh B. Shah, MD, FASGE 

    Barbara Tauscher, MHA, FACMPE 


    Publications

    Charges

    • Provide ongoing review of the Society’s regular publications and advise the Governing Board on the logistical and business aspects of Society’s regular publications, including: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the ASGE website, ASGE News, Clinical Updates and other publications the Board shall, from time to time, view as appropriate for the Committee's oversight. The editorial content of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the ASGE web site will be overseen by the committees assigned those specific tasks.
    • The Committee’s scope of activity includes all business and logistical policy and procedures, which may include oversight of the Society’s website, space, personnel, physical office location, automation, equipment requests, honoraria, negotiations with publishers and website hosts, publication of supplements, mechanisms for their funding, ethics, and conflict of interest policies.
    • Oversee the quality content of ASGE News, Clinical Update and other publications of the Society and other publications not assigned to other committees.
    • Provide ongoing review and updating of ASGE’s patient information brochures.
    • Work with Chief Communications Officer to propose and develop new publications to serve the ASGE membership.

    Expectations

    • Serve as a regular member of this committee with a term of up to three years, subject to annual reappointment.
    • Actively participate in Publications Committee meetings and conference calls at regular intervals to accomplish committee charges.
    • Work with ASGE staff regarding all Publications issues.
    • Collaborate with members of related ASGE Committees/Task Forces and SIGs as mutual issues arise.
    • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Chair.

    Chair

    Jonathan M. Buscaglia, MD, FASGE

    Committee Members

    Rashmi Advani, MD 

    Munish Ashat, MD 

    Hala Fatima, MD, FASGE 

    Srinivas Gaddam, MD, FASGE 

    Phillip S. Ge, MD 

    Amy E. Hosmer, MD 

    Alana Persaud, MD 

    Patrick R. Pfau, MD 

    Anjana Sathyamurthy, MD, MBBS 

    Rahul A. Shimpi, MD

    Shailendra Singh, MD

    Quality Assurance In Endoscopy (QAEC)

    Charges

    • Foster quality practices in all aspects of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, with particular emphasis on Safety, Infection Prevention, Process Improvement, Development and promulgation of Quality measures, and of guidelines pertaining to reprocessing, credentialing, and training.
    • Advance the field of Safety in gastrointestinal endoscopy, including contributions to the definition, understanding, tracking, and reduction of adverse events in all endoscopic procedures.
    • Foster optimal Infection Prevention practices in gastrointestinal endoscopy, with particular emphasis on medication administration, endoscope and device reprocessing and reuse.
    • Monitor, develop, and communicate means toward process improvement and efficiency in the delivery of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy services.
    • Monitor, develop and promulgate means toward quality measurement in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, including development of formal Quality Measures in concert with sister organizations, the Physicians Consortium for Performance Improvement (PCPI), the National Quality Forum (NQF), and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Additionally, provide representation to the PCPI and NQF and monitor their quality efforts pertinent to Gastroenterology and Endoscopy. Monitor and communicate major developments in the Pay-for-Performance (P4P) arena.
    • Regularly communicate specific research needs and encourage grant applications and investigations in areas pertinent to Quality in GI Endoscopy, with emphasis on Safety, Adverse Events, Reprocessing of Instruments, and Quality Measure development and validation.
    • Administer the ASGE Quality Course and the Endoscopic Unit Recognition Program.

    Expectations

    • Serve as a regular member of this committee with a three-year term, subject to annual reappointment.
    • Actively participate in two face-to-face commit`ee meetings per year, as needed, and one to two conference calls as needed.
    • Work with ASGE staff liaison regarding all Quality Assurance in Endoscopy Committee issues and perform additional tasks as assigned by the Chair.
    • Participate in review of applications and support other programs related to the Endoscopic Unit Recognition Program, as directed by the committee chair.

    Chair

    Badih Joseph Elmunzer, MD 

    Committee Members

    Fateh Bazerbachi, MD 

    Linda C. Cummings, MD, FASGE 

    Jason A. Dominitz, MD, MHS, FASGE 

    Anna Duloy, MD 

    Gerard A. Isenberg, MD, MBA, FASGE 

    Ali Kohansal, MD, MBBS, MEd, FRCPC 

    Nisa Kubiliun, MD 

    Theodore R. Levin, MD 

    James D. Morris, MD, FASGE 

    Kashyap V. Panganamamula, MD, FASGE 

    Rahul Pannala, MD, MPH, FASGE 

    Neal Shahidi, MD 

    Ravi P. Singh, MD, MBA, FASGE 

    Neetika Srivastava, MD 

    Kavel Visrodia, MD 

    Timothy Yen, MD 

    Reimbursement

    Charges

    • The Reimbursement Committee will develop and maintain an interface with organizations that directly or indirectly influence coding and reimbursement of gastroenterology professional and facility services. These organizations include, but are not limited to, the American Medical Association (AMA), the Relative Value Update Committee (RUC), the CPT Editorial Panel, the American College of Physicians (ACP), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the California Technology Assessment Forum (CTAF), Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER), and other agencies, organizations, and companies that may influence coding and reimbursement of gastroenterology services.
    • The Reimbursement Committee will work in concert with the Health and Public Policy, Quality Assurance in Endoscopy, and Practice Operations Committees to advocate on behalf of physician and facility reimbursement, coding, and new payment delivery models.
    • CPT and RUC members of the Reimbursement Committee will represent ASGE on the Tri-Society Reimbursement team.
    • The Reimbursement Committee will work with industry in an ethically appropriate manner to assist with reimbursement and guidance on the CPT process.
    • The Reimbursement Committee will coordinate with other ASGE committees which develop clinical guidelines and standards to analyze and develop public comments and other response strategies to Medicare payment, coding, and coverage regulations/policies.
    • The Reimbursement Committee will provide educational materials for ASGE members to assist in coding and reimbursement. The committee will develop resources to educate members on the new pathways of payment delivery for GI services.
    • The Reimbursement Committee will work with the Practice Operations Committee to develop a Private Payers Network where it can monitor payer policy and advocate for appropriate reimbursement and coding for GI endoscopic procedures.
    • The Reimbursement Committee will monitor the environmental landscape and trends in GI reimbursement and new technologies that will be seeking CPT codes and reimbursement.

    Expectations

    • Two meetings will be held per year. These will include two face-to-face meetings in the fall and spring. Committee members are expected to place high priority on meeting participation. The meetings will be scheduled well in advance to assure maximum member participation.
    • CPT and RUC advisors and alternates are required to participate in monthly Tri-Society Calls on Reimbursement and CPT and RUC meetings.
    • Complete project assignments and participate in task forces when assigned.
    • At least three committee or task force conference calls will be scheduled in the intervals between the face-to-face meetings as committee business dictates. Specific tasks and responsibilities will be assigned to committee members from time to time by the chair.

    Chair

    Vivek Kaul, MD, FASGE, FACG 

    Committee Members

    Ben P. Bradenham, Jr., MD 

    Daniel C. DeMarco, MD, FASGE 

    Seth A. Gross, MD, FASGE 

    Scott L. Itzkowitz, DO, FASGE 

    Glenn D. Littenberg, MD, FASGE, MACP 

    Jill Olmstead, MSN, NP-C 

    Karthik Ravi, MD 

    Vikesh Singh, MD, MSc 

    Edward Sun, MD, MBA, FASGE 

    Drew Triplett, D.O. 


    Research

    Charges

    • Encourage and support high quality endoscopic research projects.
    • Promote the development of a cadre of well trained investigators in Endoscopic Research with capability to successfully compete for Federal Funding.
    • Work with the Public Relations Committee and ASGE Foundation Board to publicize the value of endoscopic research to members and the public.
    • Provide a liaison with government agencies (NIH, VA, etc.) and industry to promote endoscopic research and development.
    • Work in conjunction with the ad hoc Task Force on Research Funding to develop methods to increase funding for endoscopic research
    • Target specific research which will be given funding priority.
    • Request and review research grant applications in:
      • Endoscopic research; and
      • Outcomes and effectiveness research

      The Committee will make recommendations to the Governing Board regarding funding of the applications.

    • The Committee will facilitate research in endoscopy by:
      • Encouraging the development of methods for evaluating the role of endoscopic interventions.
      • The committee will identify areas of investigation of importance to the membership including primary endoscopic research and outcomes and effectiveness projects.
      • The committee will develop strategies for improving the quality of grant applications.
      • Initiating new potential areas for grant applications, or developing detailed RFA’s for research initiatives identified by the Governing Board or membership.

    Expectations

    • Serve as a regular member of this committee with a three-year term, subject to annual reappointment.
    • Actively participate in Research Committee meetings and conference calls at regular intervals to accomplish committee charges. Attendance at fall and winter meetings is mandatory.
    • Work with ASGE staff regarding all Research issues.
    • Collaborate with members of related ASGE Committees/Task Forces and SIGs as mutual issues arise.
    • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Chair.
    • Committee members are not allowed to submit applications for ASGE Endoscopic Research Awards, Quality in Endoscopic Research Awards, or Career Development Awards while serving on the Research Committee.

    Chair

    Mohammad Madhoun, MD, FASGE 

    Committee Members

    Hussein Bitar, MD 

    Tamas A. Gonda, MD, FASGE 

    Henry J. Hefler, Jr., MD, FASGE 

    Prasad G. Iyer, MD, MS, FASGE 

    Vladimir M. Kushnir, MD, FASGE 

    Felix W. Leung, MD 

    Kunjali T. Padhya, MD 

    Dalbir S. Sandhu, MD, FASGE 

    Pari Shah, MD, FASGE 

    Brindusa Truta, MD 

    Evangelos Tsipotis, MD 

    Mihir S. Wagh, MD, FASGE 

    Standards of Practice (SOP)

    Charges

    • To develop evidence based guidelines for clinical applications with respect to the role of endoscopy in the management of digestive diseases.
    • To develop a policy and recommendations for the Society’s role on behalf of gastrointestinal endoscopy in its relations with other medical and governmental organizations influencing the practice of medicine.
    • Write and revise ASGE Guidelines and Position Statements for endoscopy, critically reviewing guidelines being prepared by related societies, and actively participating in the activities of the Government and other regulatory organizations affecting endoscopy.
    • Consider new strategies to publicize and disseminate guideline documents.
    • The Committee Chair should communicate with other ASGE Committee Chairs about matters of mutual interest. Potential areas of mutual interest include: communication with governmental agencies (Health and Public Policy Committee); identification of areas needing research support (Research Committee); coordinating new standards with educational initiatives (CME Programs Committee; IT&T Physician Board) and the overlap between assessment of technology (Technology Committee), and issues related to infection.

    Expectations

    • Serve as a regular member of this committee with a three-year term, subject to annual reappointment.
    • Actively participate in Standards of Practice Committee meetings and conference calls at regular intervals to accomplish committee charges.
    • Work with ASGE staff regarding all Standards of Practice issues.
    • Collaborate with members of related ASGE Committees/Task Forces and SIGs as mutual issues arise.
    • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Chair.

    Chair

    Bashar J. Qumseya, MD, MPH, FASGE

    Committee Members

    Wasif M. Abidi, MD, PhD 

    Omeed Alipour, MD 

    Nayantara Coelho-Prabhu, MD, FASGE 

    Natalie Cosgrove, MD 

    Madhav Desai, MD, MPH 

    Sherif Elhanafi, MD 

    Nauzer Forbes, MD, FASGE 

    Divyanshoo R. Kohli, MD 

    Jorge D. Machicado MD, MPH 

    Neil Marya, MD 

    Udayakumar Navaneethan, MD, FASGE 

    Saowanee Ngamruengphong, MD, FASGE 

    Wenly Ruan, MD 

    Sunil G. Sheth, MD, FASGE 

    Nikhil Thiruvengadam, MD 

    Nirav C. Thosani, MD 

    Technology

    Charges

    • To promote the assessment of emerging, new and established endoscopic technologies and to provide information about these technologies to members of the Society.
    • To interact with governmental agencies, other medical societies and various private sector organizations to help plan studies or interpret data about endoscopic technologies.
    • To interact with the governmental and industry regulatory and accreditation agencies and associations that impact endoscopic practice, device development, and electronic report and image management.
    • Formal technology "Status Evaluation (SER's)" reports will be prepared by the Committee and forwarded to the Governing Board and membership for approval and comments prior to publication in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy or VideoGIE.
    • The Committee Chair should communicate with other ASGE Committee Chairs about matters of mutual interest. Potential areas of mutual interest include: communication with governmental agencies (Health and Public Policy Committee); identification of areas needing research support (Research Committee); and the overlap between assessment of technology and the use of technology in the context of clinical practice (Standards of Practice Committee).
    • Development of meta-analyses to determine if technologies have met PIVI criteria.

    Expectations

    • Serve as a regular member of this committee with a maximum three-year term with possible reappointment each year.
    • Actively participate in Technology Committee meetings and conference calls at regular intervals to accomplish committee charges.
    • Work with ASGE staff regarding all Technology issues.
    • Collaborate with members of related ASGE Committees/Task Forces and SIGs as mutual issues arise.
    • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Chair.
    • Individual members may be asked to attend meetings of related organizations and governmental agencies as deemed pertinent by the Chair.

    Chair

    Ryan Law, DO 

    Committee Members

    Venkata S. Akshintala, MD 

    Dennis Chen, MD 

    Yen-I Chen, MD 

    Koushik K. Das, MD, FASGE 

    Mohit Girotra, MD, FACP 

    Samuel Han, MD 

    Allon Kahn, MD 

    Kumar Krishnan, MD, FASGE 

    Girish  Mishra, MD, MSc, FASGE 

    Jorge V. Obando, MD 

    Frances U. Onyimba, MD 

    Swati Pawa, MD, FASGE 

    Tarun Rustagi, MD 

    Sonali S. Sakaria, MD 

    Guru Trikudanathan, MD, FASGE 


    Training

    Committee Overview

    The Training Committee promotes the development and enhancement of GI (1-3 years) fellow education and Advanced GI Fellows (4th year), addressing national issues with fellow-based programs and standards. Maintains, grows and engages GI Fellows from First Year Fellows program and throughout their formal training years. Establishes standards related to advanced fellows training programs. Ensure the GI Fellows and Advanced Fellows Training direction is directly linked to the Vision, Core Values, Mission, and Core Competencies of ASGE. The Committee should ideal convene by conference call, go-to-meetings followed by two face-to-face meetings at the ASGE headquarters in Downers Grove in September and March of each year.

    Charges

    • Develop residency and fellowship program guidelines/curricula for training in endoscopy and related procedures.
    • Develop education for senior and advanced fellows including a recommended track at DDW and other ASGE meetings/programs.
    • Develop a policy and recommendations for the society’s role on behalf of gastrointestinal endoscopy in its relations with directors of residency training programs and certifying organizations.
    • Select course directors and coordinate the First-Year Fellows Endoscopy Training Course.
    • Continue development of training modules on GI Leap.
    • Participate in the planning and evaluation of the annual Training Directors Workshop and develop training requirements in all aspects of new and advanced endoscopic skills as well as developing suggested templates for educational program in endoscopy that Training Program Directors will find helpful.
    • Track trends and statistics in the GI training programs.
    • Manage the Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship (AEF) match program and conduct communications with AEF Program Directors.

    Expectations

    • Members of committee are expected to actively participate in the work of the committee, provide thoughtful input to committee deliberations, and focus on the best interests of ASGE and committee goals rather than on personal interests.
    • Members should review all relevant material before committee meetings
    • Attend committee meetings and voice objective opinions on issues
    • Pay attention to ASGE association activities that affect or are affected by the committee's work.
    • Support the efforts of the committee chair and carry out individual assignments made by the chair.
    • Work as part of the committee and staff team to ensure that the committee's work and recommendations are in keeping with the general ASGE's mission and goals.
    • Serve as a regular member of this committee with a maximum three-year term with possible reappointment each year.
    • Collaborate with members of related ASGE Committees/Task Forces and SIGs as mutual issues arise.
    • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Chair.

    Chair

    Catharine Walsh, MD, MEd, PhD, FRCPC 

    Committee Members

    Mustafa A. Arain, MD 

    Kathryn R. Byrne, MD 

    Douglas S. Fishman, MD, FASGE 

    John Paul Haydek, MD 

    Priya Kathpalia, MD 

    Stephen Kim, MD 

    Vaishali Patel, MD 

    Aparna Repaka, MD, FASGE 

    Mohammed Saadi, MD 

    Taseen A. Syed, PGY-V, Fellow 

    Shifa Umar, MD 

    Shivakumar Vignesh, MD, FASGE 

    Andrew P. Wright, MD 

    Women's Committee