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FADE OUT, FADE IN: A CONVERSATION WITH DR. JON LAPOOK

A conversation with Dr. Jon LaPook and Dr. Mark Pochapin on Dr. LaPook’s dual roles in medicine and media

getting it right

LAW MIND

Ann Bittinger, Esq., shares legal considerations in locum tenens work

ACG PERSPECTIVES

AFRICAN ESOPHAGEAL CANCER CONSORTIUM (aFRecc)

Development of a sustainable program to reduce the burden of esophageal cancer in Africa and to invite international collaboration

TRAINEE HUB

training in the age of ai

Dr. Tessa Herman on what trainees should know about artificial intelligence-assisted colonoscopy

Magazine Archive

Winter 2025 Volume 9 no. 4

Maximizing Mentorship

Tips from Dr. Patrick Young on how to be the best mentor (and mentee) that you can be.

Fall 2025 Volume 9 no. 3

Trailblazers & Torchbearers: The Legacy of ACG Women Presidents

Dr. Katie Dunleavy interviews ACG’s women presidents on their experiences and journeys as leaders, mentors, and innovators.

Summer 2025 Volume 9 no. 2

Fostering High-Performing Teams in the Endoscopy Suite

Dr. David Greenwald provides guidance on cultivating an open, respectful, and cohesive team atmosphere in the endoscopy suite.

Spring 2025 Volume 9 no. 1

Thriving Beyond Fellowship in Gastroenterology

GI experts and emerging leaders share their words of wisdom for entering the workforce after fellowship.

Winter 2024 Volume 8 no. 4

Kindness-Influenced Trust and Healing in Health Care

Leonard Berry, PhD, MBA, on the dimensions of kindness and their importance in medicine, from the Emily Couric Memorial Lecture at ACG 2024 in Philadelphia.

Fall 2024 Volume 8 no. 3

Gut Reads: GI Books by GI Authors

Reviews of recently published consumer-friendly GI books by GI authors, and recommended non-GI reads from ACG leaders and rising stars.

Summer 2024 Volume 8 no. 2

AI in GI: Navigating the New Frontier of Digestive Health

With massive advancements in AI rapidly influencing almost every aspect of healthcare, what does this mean for the future of gastroenterology? The answers may be surprising.

Spring 2024 Volume 8 no. 1

Shame Buster Marcia Cross De-Stigmatizes Anal Cancer

Actress and anal cancer survivor Marcia Cross shares her experience with the underdiagnosed disease

Winter 2023 Volume 7 no. 4

Special Issue: Well-Being

Joy and Well-being in the Practice of Medicine — The Importance of the Human Connection

Fall 2023 Volume 7 no. 3

Tales from GIQuIC

Leadership, members, and grantees of the GI Quality Improvement Consortium (GIQuIC) discuss the value of the registry for measuring quality and advancing health outcomes.

Summer 2023 Volume 7 no. 2

Collaborative Patient-Centered Care

Dr. Douglas Drossman and Johannah Ruddy of the Rome Foundation discuss patient collaboration and the biopsychosocial model of care in disorders of gut-brain interaction.

Spring 2023 Volume 7 no. 1

Teaching with the Patient Voice

Direct insights from patients to inform GI fellowship training and patient engagement.

Winter 2022 Volume 6 no. 4

ACG at 90: How It Started. How It’s Going.

Reflecting on 90 years of ACG and how the College has evolved to meet current GI clinician needs and support the future of clinical GI.

Fall 2022 Volume 6 no. 3

GI at the Table: Using a Clinic-to-Farm-to-Table Approach in Gastroenterology

Looking beyond the exam room to include farms, culinary kitchens, and integrated teams in the clinical pathway.

Summer 2022 Volume 6 no. 2

Speaking Out: Inclusion & Challenges for LGBTQ+ in Gastroenterology

GI faculty and fellows share their experiences as LGBTQ+ physicians and how you can be an ally for colleagues and patients.

Spring 2022 Volume 6 no. 1

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.

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.

Summer 2018 Volume 2 no. 2

Giving Rise to GI in Rwanda

Drs. Steve Benesen and Frederick Makrauer describe their ongoing efforts to build GI education and training in Rwanda.

Spring 2018 Volume 2 no. 1

Resolved to Beat Colon Cancer

Lawrence Meadows’ cancer journey and his efforts to raise CRC awareness with his brother Craig Melvin, of NBC and MSNBC.

Winter 2017 Volume 1 no. 4

Role Models

Dr. Sidney Winawer reflects on the importance of mentors.

Fall 2017 Volume 1 no. 3

Gastroenterology and Gastronomy

Dr. Prem Chattoo is Owner, GI Practice, and Co-Owner, NYC Restaurant.

Summer 2017 Volume 1 no. 2

Finding Discomfort

The Racing Life of Dr. Fred Poordad. By Brian C. Davis.

Spring 2017 Volume 1 no. 1

Striking Gold

The story of Olympic swimmer, Kathleen Baker, who has Crohn’s disease.