In its annual tradition at Digestive Disease Week (DDW), this time in Chicago, ASGE welcomed a new President for 2023-2024 during the largest gathering of gastroenterologists worldwide. Jennifer Christie, MD, FASGE was sworn in as ASGE President, following a long line of eminent gastroenterologists who have held the Presidency since 1941.

Dr. Christie is currently Professor of Medicine and Executive Associate Director in the Division of Digestive Diseases at Emory University School of Medicine, where she holds multiple administrative roles. Dr. Christie will transition to a new role as Head of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Colorado University Anschutz School of Medicine in September 2023.

Dr. Christie’s role at ASGE dates back over two decades. She has served in multiple roles on the Governing Board and has been chair and a member of numerous committees. She recently reconfigured the Diversity and Inclusion Committee and served as a mentor for the next generation of GI physicians in her involvement in the LEAD program and in launching the Elevate program for those Underrepresented in Medicine. She has led ASGE’s efforts to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in gastroenterology and has made addressing health disparities a high priority. Dr. Christie has been actively involved in a new ASGE project to boost colorectal cancer screening and follow-up colonoscopy in underserved communities.

Dr. Christie earned her Bachelor of Science at the University of Michigan and attended Howard University College of Medicine in Washington DC where she earned her MD degree. Dr. Christie has published over 100 peer reviewed papers, abstracts and book chapters. Her research has focused on gastrointestinal motility disorders and the health of underserved populations. For over two decades, she has been a investigator on a number of clinical trials, served on multiple NIH review panels, and delivered over 120 invited regional, national and international lectures. She has made several media appearances and is passionate about service to healthcare and other community organizations.