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Membership in the American College of Gastroenterology is multidisciplinary, including gastroenterologists, surgeons, radiologists, hepatologists, pediatricians, pathologists and others with a shared interest in the care of patients with digestive diseases. The College promotes the highest standards in medical education and is guided by its commitment to meeting the needs of clinical gastroenterology practitioners. More than 10,000 physicians from 75 countries are members of the ACG.
Membership Benefits
ACG Resident/Trainee Members enjoy a wide variety of benefits and services, including:
- Waived Annual Scientific Meeting registration fees
- Waived subscription fees to the ACG's American Journal of Gastroenterology
- Regional educational meetings at readily accessible locations throughout the United States
- Practice Management Course focusing on proven techniques for starting and effectively managing a GI practice
- Regular mailings of the ACG Newsletter and Legislative Update
- Discounts on educational materials, such as self-assessment tests, syllabus materials and CD-ROMs
- Representation of GIs at the national level before Congress, the Physician Payment Review Commission, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Food and Drug Administration and other agencies. Representatives of the College present testimony and submit written comments on public policy issues affecting the practice of clinical gastroenterology. Fellows and members are kept abreast of these activities through the ACG Legislative Update.
- Trainee members may attend the ACG Postgraduate Course in addition to the Annual Scientific Meeting free of charge.
Download a copy of the Membership Brochure (PDF)
Resident/Trainee Member Qualifications:
- Graduation from a recognized medical school with the degree of Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy
- Residents
shall be enrolled in approved training programs which include some exposure to
gastroenterology, GI endoscopy, hepatology or gastrointestinal surgery.
- Fellows
shall be enrolled in an approved gastroenterology fellowship program.
- Application fee of $25
(includes one year's dues and a subscription to the American Journal of Gastroenterology)
- Annual Membership dues of $25
Download a Resident/Trainee Member Application
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