ACTIVE: U.S. and Canadian Physicians
ASGE is the world’s foremost authority on gastrointestinal endoscopy
As a member of ASGE, you will:
Stay up-to-date with most current research, clinical guidelines, technology updates, breaking industry news, FDA alerts, legislative updates and more.
Advance your skills with a huge assortment of free and discounted educational opportunities.
Save $625 on your registration for Digestive Disease Week® (DDW), ASGE’s annual meeting, and the largest gathering of GI professionals in the world.
Have industry representation on Capitol Hill.
Find resources to navigate the new world of accountable care.
Access tools to enhance patient understanding about the care you provide.
Below is a list of the tangible benefits ASGE provides its members:
Publications
GIE: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy® and Video GIE, the industry's leading journal and video journal
SCOPE - ASGE’s weekly e-newsletter, which includes video tips produced by leading experts
ASGE Leading Edge
Clinical practice guidelines and technology reviews
Unparalleled training and education in gastrointestinal endoscopy, and CME and MOC offerings
Hands-on, didactic and face-to-face learning
Live hands-on and didactic courses on bariatrics, colonoscopy, ERCP, EMR, capsule, quality and more
STAR Certificate Program – ASGE’s assessment-based certificate programs offered on specific endoscopic techniques such as EMR and Barrett’s Endotherapy
Digestive Disease Week® - ASGE’s annual meeting and postgraduate course offerings
GI Outlook – practice management conference
ASGE full course calendar
Online Education: Accessible anywhere, anytime
GESAP IX – the premier resource for self-assessment, preparation for certification exams and earning points for ABIM Maintenance of Certification (MOC)
Endoscopic Learning Library featuring more than 35 instructional videos of endoscopic procedures
GILeap – online educational activities featuring techniques, unique cases, clinical guidelines and practice management resources specific to endoscopy
GI-specific Practice Management resources
Coding and reimbursement tools
Personalized coding and practice management assistance from coding experts
Practice Management Trifecta Series – courses designed specifically to enhance practice operations and productivity
Tools to navigate the evolving healthcare environment and legislation
Timely e-alerts to help you prepare for compliance requirements and deadlines
MACRA implementation tools and resources
Advocacy: Advancing issues pertaining to endoscopic practice and patient care on Capitol Hill
ASGE drafts and submits public comments on national payment policies to preserve members’ ability to provide high-quality patient care
Active participation in the AMA CPT Panel and RVU Committee, advocating for the GI practice
Tools to assist members in being compliant with enacted laws and regulations
Grassroots advocacy tool online for members to easily contact members of Congress
ASGE advocates on behalf of members and their patients
Moving research into practice
ASGE is the premier source for grants in endoscopic research
ASGE Foundation-funded research leads to the development of new techniques, devices, and
applications that advance the industry
Patient education resources
ASGE DrawMD Gastroenterology app – to help you visually demonstrate complex conditions and procedures to your patients
Patient education brochures – 15 titles in English, many available in Spanish
Patient education online library
Downloadable “Polyp Information Sheets,” clearly explaining what a polyp is and when to return for a follow-up exam
Awareness and Recognition
Screen4coloncancer.org and National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month campaign
ASGE Endoscopy Unit Recognition Program (EURP) – recognizing units that demonstrate a commitment to quality and safety in their endoscopy unit
Find a gastroenterologist – ASGE.org physician search feature to help patients find ASGE members
Career resources
ASGE Career Center – online resource for employment connections in the GI field
Thank you for opportunity to serve you and to be your partner in the delivery of high-quality endoscopic care. If you have questions, we'd be delighted to assist you. Call us at 630-573-0600 or email info@asge.org