ACG Magazine - American College of Gastroenterology

A CAREER IN MEDICINE AND PUBLIC SERVICE

Dr. Frank Hamilton shares insights into his career in GI public service, fostering diversity and advancing research for more than 50 years

PUBLIC POLICY

Advocacy & Engagement: ACG’s Work with the Digestive Disease National Coalition

A look into ACG’s partnership with the Digestive Disease National Coalition, advocating for patients

GETTING IT RIGHT

I Had a Complication—Now What?

How to prepare for and address endoscopic complications adeptly

ACG PERSPECTIVES

A Holistic, Multidisciplinary Approach to Treating Women with GI Diseases and Disorders

Women physicians from Stony Brook University Hospital on establishing and running a holistic center for women with GI diseases and disorders

Magazine Archive

Winter 2021 Volume 5 no. 4

Starting a Conversation for South Asians Living with IBD

Tina Aswani Omprakash shares her experiences living with IBD and navigating the nuances of South Asian culture and taboos, and her role as a vocal patient advocate in the South Asian IBD community

Fall 2021 Volume 5 no. 3

Curiosity-Driven Discovery: Barry Marshall on the Discovery of H. pylori

Prof. Barry Marshall shares how scientific curiosity played a role in the discovery of H. pylori and its subsequent diagnosis and treatment

Summer 2021 Volume 5 no. 2

Emotional Intelligence: An Impactful and Often Overooked Leadership Skill

A primer on emotional intelligence and why it is key to effective professional and clinical practice.

Spring 2021 Volume 5 no. 1

Leading the Way in Advancing Health Equity

Dr. Sophie Balzora, Dr. Darrell Gray, and Dr. Renee Williams share key insights on the role of ACG members in combatting health inequities and what we can do to continue progress.

Winter 2020 Volume 4 no. 4

Evolution of An Idea: From Functional GI Disorders to Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction

Dr. Douglas Drossman reflects on the shift in approaches to functional GI disorders and the the importance of considering a biopsychosocial approach

Fall 2020 Volume 4 no. 3

Pivot to Virtual ACG 2020 & Leadership Lessons in the Time of Pandemic

ACG President Dr. Mark B. Pochapin and President-Elect Dr. David A. Greenwald share insights on leading the College during an unprecedented year and adapting to the needs of members and the GI community.

Summer 2020 Volume 4 no. 2

Feeling Fine with Fear: Mastering Risk Perception and Decision Making in Medical Practice

ACG Practice Management Committee Chair Louis J. Wilson, MD, FACG, reflects on how physicians can develop a healthy relationship with risk

Spring 2020 Volume 4 no. 1

The Discoverers: Development of the Colon Prep

Dr. John Fordtran shares with Dr. Lawrence R. Schiller a brief history of the development of the colon prep, including the development of the PEG solution GoLYTELY®.

Winter 2019 Volume 3 no. 4

Beyond City Limits: GI Practice in Rural America

GI physicians’ experiences in rural areas make an important imprint on their professional lives and personal perspectives.

Fall 2019 Volume 3 no. 3

Conquering The Prior Authorization Maze

Submitting PAs can be tedious, time-consuming, and anxiety-provoking. Experts off tips on ways to conquer the process and advocate for reform.

Summer 2019 Volume 3 no. 2

Food for Thought

The Low FODMAP Diet: How This Came To Be by Professor Peter Gibson. The intersection of food and nutrition in GI health and disease.

Spring 2019 Volume 3 no. 1

Profiles in Courage in the Fight Against Colorectal Cancer

A Leap of Faith. How Dr. Victor Colon rebuilt in the wake of Hurricane Maria.

Winter 2018 Volume 2 no. 4

The Indispensables

Dr. Paul Kwo, Dr. David Rubin, and a series of experts offer insights on the essential roles of Advanced Practice Providers in GI.

Fall 2018 Volume 2 no. 3

Banishing Burnout and Building Resilience

Dr. Christina Surawicz, Dr. Carol Burke and the ACG Professionalism Committee on physician burnout and wellness, personal and professional prevention strategies, and helpful resources.