ACG Magazine - American College of Gastroenterology

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

GETTING IT RIGHT

HOW TO RESPOND TO A LEGAL SUMMONS

Dr. Andrew Feld on responding to a legal summons in a professional, timely manner

ACG PERSPECTIVES

THE GI EMPATHY INITIATIVE

Dr. Justin Brandler empathizes with GI patients by undertaking common at-home GI recommendations

ACG PERSPECTIVES

CONVERSATIONS WITH WOMEN IN GI

Dr. Lauren Nephew on barriers to care in liver disease and professional barriers in transplant hepatology

Magazine Archive

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.