The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) is a
professional organization
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of
physician
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s dedicated to improving
endoscopy
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. The ASGE is made up largely of
gastroenterologists from the
United States
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. Included in its membership are endoscopists from other medical specialties as well as from other countries. ASGE publishes the
medical journal
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History
The first ...
''
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
''Gastrointestinal Endoscopy'' is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal covering gastroenterology, especially as relating to endoscopy. It is published by Elsevier and the official publication of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscop ...
''.
"The core purpose of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy is to be the leader in advancing and promoting excellence in gastrointestinal endoscopy."
History
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy was founded on December 30, 1941.
Established as the American Gastroscopic Society, the organization changed its name in 1961 to the "American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy."
As of 2017, the budget for ASGE was about $17.8 million.
Services
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy sponsors grants for research in gastroenterology and endoscopy.
Goals
*ASGE will be recognized by its members for helping them to improve their endoscopic practice.
*
Regulatory
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and
credentialing
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Credentialing is the process of granting a designation, such as a certificate or license, by assessin ...
agencies will look to ASGE as the source of expertise in the practice of endoscopy.
*ASGE benefits the profession and the public by promoting valuable, ongoing research in endoscopy and its application to disease management and prevention.
*Members will have access to up-to-date, quality
education
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.
*Improve the quality of endoscopy delivered to the public.
References
Further reading
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External links
ASGE main website
Medical associations based in the United States
Gastroenterology organizations
Medical and health organizations based in Illinois
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