From its informal beginnings a decade ago, a program for training young gastroenterologists
has gradually expanded into several “rings” of affiliated and allied facilities through which …

Journal clubs are regular meetings of colleagues to critique current research publications
and evaluate clinical utility. Although physicians have used journal clubs for many years …

CAG News partnership with the CCFC, CIHR and industry, is a valuable program to attract
students to the field. Efforts have been made to include trainee members on CAG …

The authors are a small group of respected clinical gastroenterologists, including a trainee.
The composition and modest size of the writing group has allowed a practical and relevant …

The American Gastroenterological Association, a society of physicians and scientists, serves
as an advocate for its members and their patients; supports members' practice and scientific …

This month I discuss the dilemma of the department chief who has been asked to write a
letter of recommendation for a trainee who has a few deficient areas of endoscopic ability. I …

I n 1859, Sam Houston, the father of Texas, got himself elected Governor (Figure 1). He did
this in spite of the fact that he was almost 70 years old because he believed firmly that it …

We assume leadership of Gastroenterology with a blend of humility, trepidation, and
excitement. There have been many eminent Editors-in-Chief of Gastroenterology, including …

253 be, we must critically examine our practice patterns to determine compliance with
validated quality measures. The development of a “quality culture” within a practice is …