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ACG Edgar Achkar Visiting Professorship Program
THE ACG INSTITUTE’S EDGAR ACHKAR VISITING
PROFESSORSHIP PROGRAM represents the exemplary educational offerings of the ACG Institute and the ongoing mission to provide quality educational opportunities for members. As fewer resources are available for visiting speakers, the ACG Institute continues to create opportunities for speakers to serve as faculty for medical grand rounds presentations and to enhance the educational experience for GI fellowsin-training while providing objective, timely, and clinically relevant presentations to ACG member physicians in the community.
The purpose of these visits is to reach a diverse number of programs while aiming to maximize the impact of each visit by targeting GI training programs, which could also leverage an additional community event with local ACG member physicians, sometimes in conjunction with a local gut club. The program offers expertise for a specific area of need at each institution. 2021 marks the eighth year of the ACG Edgar Achkar Visiting Professorship program’s offerings, with 12 visits for GI fellows-in-training and faculty.
THE PROGRAM BEARS THE NAME OF
EDGAR ACHKAR, MD, MACG, ACG Institute
Director Emeritus, honoring him for his dedication to the ACG Institute and its aim to provide high quality educational programs to the members of the College.
NUMBER OF VISITS 78
EAVP NUMBERS
NUMBER OF STATES 26
NUMBER OF INSTITUTIONS 76
YEARS RUNNING 8
TOTAL APPROVED APPLICATIONS 45%
Anorectal Problems Barrett’s Esophagus Bile Duct Disorders C. difficile Chronic Liver Disease Colon Cancer Colonoscopies Colorectal Cancer
Screening Diet and Irritable Bowel
Syndrome Dietary Myths and Diverticular
Disease Digital Health Dyspepsia Endoscopic Submucosal
Dissection Eosinophilic Esophagitis Esophageal Disorders and
Motility Functional Bowel Disorders GERD GI Motility Disorders Health Information
Technology and Utilization Health IT in Improving Healthcare
Delivery Hepatic Prophyria Hepatitis Treatment Update Hepatolgy & Transplant IBD & Management of Pregnancy/
High Quality Care Inflammatory Bowel Disease Lower GI Bleeding NAFLD Nutrition, Microbiome,
Immunology Obesity Pancreatic Disease Pancreatobiliary and
Interventional Endoscopy Per-oral Endoscopic Myotomy QI Programs Robotic Endoscopy Small Bowel Bleeding The Effects of Sleep on GI Health Upper GI Motility and Endoscopic
Ultrasound Video Capsule Training
TOPICS COVERED
Diet and Irritable Bowel Syndrome Endoscopy Esophageal Disorders and Motility Hepatology Inflammatory Bowel Disease
MOST REQUESTED TOPICS
The ACG Institute is proud of the nationally recognized speakers who have brought their expertise to over 76 institutions, focusing on mentoring and training for the fellows-in-training . In 2020 and 2021 the ACG Edgar Achkar Speakers visited the following Institutions:
ROY M. SOETIKNO, MD, FACG
at University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, January 9-11, 2020, presented on the use of over-the-scope clips in GI bleeding
LAURA E. RAFFALS, MD, MS, FACG*
at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, February 12, 2020, presented on IBD
PAUL Y. KWO, MD, FACG
at University of Califorinia Irvine, Irvine, California, September 16, 2020, presented on hepatology and transplant hepatology
DAVID A. JOHNSON, MD, MACG
at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine,in New Brunswick, New Jersey, November 13, 2020, presented on translational gastroenterology
SUNANDA V. KANE, MD, MSPH, FACG*
at Washington University in St . Louis, Missouri, November 18, 2020 presented on IBD and management of pregnancy and high quality care
BRIAN E. LACY, MD, PHD, FACG
at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, May 27-28, 2020, presented on GI motility disorders 2021 VISITS CAROL A. BURKE, MD, FACG** at Atrium Health in Charlotte, North Carolina, March 11, 2021, presented on CRC screening and genetics
MOHAMED O. OTHMAN, MD
at University of Miami in Miami, Florida on March 24, 2021, presented on third space endoscopy and the road to robotic endoscopy
SATISH S.C. RAO, MD, PHD, FACG
at University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York, April 27-28, 2021, presented on difficult to treat anorectal problems
DOUGLAS K. REX, MD, PHD, MACG
at Westchester Medical Center in Westchester, New York, May 19, 2021, presented on CRC screening and modern management of colorectal polyps
JOHN E. PANDOLFINO, MD, MSCI, FACG
at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine in Roanoke, Virginia August 19-20, 2021, presented on motility and esophageal motility
ALINE CHARABATY, MD, FACG
at VA Caribbean Healthcare System in San Juan, Puerto Rico, September 22, 2021, presented on IBD
EDWARD V. LOFTUS, JR., MD, FACG**
at Brooke Army Medical Center in Houston, Texas, October 14, 2021, presenting on IBD
STEPHEN B. HANAUER, MD, MACG
at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennyslvania, August 7, 2020, presented on IBD
SUNANDA V. KANE, MD, MSPH, FACG
at St . Luke’s University Hospital in Valhalla, New York, November 2, 2021, presenting on IBD
BRIAN E. LACY, MD, PHD, FACG
at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, May 27-28, 2021, presented on GI motility disorders
MILLIE D. LONG MD, MPH, FACG
at UT Southwesternin Dallas, Texas, Novermber 10, 2021, presenting on IBD and nutrition
JOHN E. PANDOLFINO, MD, MSCI, FACG
2020 VISITS at Providence-Providence Park Hospital in Novi, Michigan, September 10, 2020, presented on esophageal science
COREY A. SIEGEL, MD, MS
at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan, June 2 and July 20, 2021, presented on acute severe ulcerative colitis and refocusing IBD patient management
CHRISTINA Y. HA, MD, FACG**
at University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico, November 18, 2021, presenting on IBD
DAVID T. RUBIN, MD, FACG**
at Methodist Dallas Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, postponed until later in 2021, presenting on IBD *Received funding in 2019, visit scheduled in 2020 **Received funding in 2020, visit scheduled in 2021 Promoting education, supporting clinical science and raising public awareness for the prevention and treatment of digestive disease | 33
THE EDGAR ACHKAR VISITING PROFESSORSHIP PROGRAM TRANSITIONED TO A VIRTUAL FORMAT IN THE SUMMER OF 2020.
This change, like so many other adjustments that occurred around the world, became a necessity as a result of COVID-19 . The transition, we are thrilled to report, has been a success—offering new opportunities while at the same time, presenting unique challenges .
The new virtual format includes grand rounds, lectures, and one-onone time for faculty and trainees to connect with visiting professors . visited Providence-Providence Park Hospital on September 9-10, 2020 by invitation from Dr. Issam Turk to present on esophageal science. Dr. Pandolfino attended live cases on the first day and was able to provide the endoscopist with live feedback and tips during the case. During this first session, the group had two interesting achalasia cases that they explored and they both ended up with excellent outcomes. For the second session of the day, Dr. Pandolfino gave a GI dedicated talk on motility to in-house GI fellows, attendings and some GI staff from outside institutions. On the last day, Dr. Pandolfino attended the Grand Rounds with Internal Medicine in-house to discuss GERD and Barrett’s. The lecture on GERD was well received and viewed as very impactful. Dr. Pandolfino was fortunate enough to be there in person which made the visit that more engaging for the 90 attendees and those that joined virtually.
“The best part of the program was the interaction with the fellows. It was a nice opportunity to do some mentoring on the spot.” – Dr. Pandolfino
Dr. Issam Turk: “[Dr. Pandolfino] was enthusiastic to discuss any case with the fellows and would break things down to the roots. His lecture on GERD the final day was one of the best lectures I had the pleasure of attending.”
visited University of California, Irvine on September 16, 2020 to present on hepatology and transplant hepatology, by invitation from Dr. Nimisha Parekh. The visit started with a talk on acute liver failure. Following this talk, GI fellows delivered their liver case presentations to Dr. Kwo. The fellows were able to engage with Dr. Kwo and get firsthand feedback from a respected member in the hepatology field. For his third session, Dr. Kwo spoke at the GI Grand Rounds about hepatitis C and its successes, challenges, and opportunities. During this lecture, Dr. Kwo discussed hepatitis C diagnosis, treatment, and insight into the
evolution of the hepatologists’ role in treatment. GI fellows also benefited from Dr. Kwo’s advice on pursuing an academic career in gastroenterology as a clinical investigator. The visit ended
DAVID A. JOHNSON, MD, MACG
visited Robert Wood Johnson Rutgers on November 13, 2020, by invitation from Dr. Vinod Rustgi. The first session was a lecture on the effects that sleep has on health and diseases and how that provides translational opportunities for intervention. Dr. Johnson presented on the “Mechanisms of Sleep Dysfunction Leading to Cytokine Upregulation, Implications in Carcinogenesis and Cancer Survival,” which many of the fellows found to be captivating. In addition, Dr. Johnson was able to give insight on the societal and mental factors that can lead to sleep disorders. Dr. Johnson’s second session was a discussion of gastroenterology and its future. Dr. Johnson was engaging, and the fellows particularly appreciated the portion of the presentation on the impact of ammonia, sarcopenia and frailty in cirrhosis and which included significant clinical pearls. Dr. Johnson’s presentation emphasized that the future of translational GI is now and that a more “multi-disciplinary, highly collaborative” approach will help “expedite the discovery of new diagnostic tools and treatments.”
Dr. Johnson: “The ability to connect through the overwhelming restrictions was awesome. ACG resiliently effective ability to provide this connection to continue education.. priceless!”
with a community lecture to gastroenterologists on “Where We are [with NAFLD] in 202[1] and What Does the Future Hold?” Dr. Kwo was able to dive into the different causes (including alcohol consumption and obesity), fibrosis assessment for patients with NAFLD, and the approaches to treatment of NASH and the lifestyle modifications needed to treat NAFLD.
Dr. Kwo: “Virtual visits can be as rewarding as in-person visits.”
Dr. Abhishek Bhurwal, Robert Wood Johnson: “Dr. David Johnson’s presentation on 'Effect of Sleep on GI Health and Disease' really opened the eyes of the fellows to the impact of sleep on diseases. It was fascinating to understand how circadian rhythm disruption leads to increased intestinal permeability. Virtual didactics render physical distance nearly irrelevant and offer a convenient live didactic session. The fellows and faculty enjoyed the sessions and asked questions.”
SUNANDA V. KANE, MD, MSPH, FACG
visited Washington University School of Medicine on November 17-18, 2020 by invitation from Dr. Parakaal Deepak. The first evening, Dr. Kane presented on women in GI, which included 18 attendees, comprised of female GI faculty as well as female fellows and residents in the GI division. This event allowed them to network and engage with a female leader in her field of expertise. Dr. Kane spent the next day meeting one-on-one with fellows to provide mentoring and an opportunity for them to ask any specific case-related questions. That evening, Dr. Kane discussed IBD, pregnancy, and parenthood. In particular, Dr. Kane explained the risks of adverse pregnancy-related outcomes and the importance of the use of biologics to treat pregnant women with IBD. Dr. Kane: “I think the biggest impact was getting to spend time with fellows and faculty in a manner that was as personal as one could get in the virtual environment. We could see each other’s faces and that was helpful. I was nervous about how this would go, but it was seamless.”
Dr. Parakkal Deepak: “Given the CDC guidelines in place due to COVID-19, we believe the experience was absolutely wonderful given the circumstances.”
visited Atrium Health on March 11, 2021 to present on CRC screening and genetics, by invitation from Dr. Steven Zacks. Dr. Burke’s first talk was a discussion. The topic of the discussion was “Enhancing the Efficacy and Quality of Colonoscopy,” which was largely a lecture about understanding quality indicators for colonoscopy, recognition of new guidance on polyp detection, resection and post polypectomy surveillance, and the identification of opportunities to enhance effective colonoscopy. Dr. Burke emphasized the use of measurement to report quality and that doing so can improve indicators in the future. In addition, Dr. Burke explored the factors impacting colonoscopy efficacy, including technique of operator incomplete removal of polyps, incomplete removal of a polyp, missed adenoma/ cancer, biologic variation, and inadequate bowel preparation. A large part of the lecture was on the importance of understanding the impact and quality of bowel preparation. In addition, Dr. Burke also explored the approach to serrated polyposis syndrome, including diagnosis, endoscopic management, surveillance phase, and the need to screen first degree relatives. GI fellows and faculty had an opportunity to interact with Dr. Burke virtually and ask questions on topics such as interval CRC and CRC screening.
Dr. Burke: “The lectureship is an honor and provides a great opportunity to network and mingle with the current and next generation of gastroenterologists. I truly miss the personal contact with trainees and faculty which is the reason this lectureship exists.”
Dr. Steven Zacks, Atrium Health: “The whole experience of having a nationally recognized expert update the fellows on colorectal cancer screening was engaging.”
visited the University of Miami on March 24, 2021, to present on third space endoscopy and the road to robotic endoscopy, by invitation from Dr. David Kerman. During the visit, Dr. Othman met with faculty, fellows, and endoscopy leadership to share and learn about their program. In the morning, Dr. Othman gave a presentation on the landscape and future of endoscopy and Dr. Othman discussed the successes and challenges of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for lesion removal. In addition, he explained the advantages of peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) as a treatment option for patients with achalasia. As the field of robotic endoscopy continues to rapidly change, Dr. Othman highlighted that the use of “hybrid systems are on the rise and they will enable more complex endoscopic procedures,” leading to better results for patients. Dr. Othman had the opportunity to meet one-onone with three of the faculty to discuss specific cases and share his expertise on endoscopic procedures. According to Dr. Kerman, Dr. Othman’s presentation on third space endoscopy was “tremendous and [attendees] were thrilled to have him chat with our faculty on tips for successful endoscopy station.” These case presentations included cases that explored dysplasia, intestinal adenocarcinoma in the background of intestinal metaplasia, endoscopic resection with ESD, and EMR. Dr. Othman was able to share his recommendations on how patients with early esophageal adenocarcinoma should be evaluated for ESD.
Dr. Othman: “ACG’s visiting professor program promotes collaborations among institutions and fosters information exchange. This progam is a great success and a testimony how ACG is supporting its trainee members.”
Dr. David Kerman, University of Miami: “We were grateful that the format allowed for successful integration of our community partners.”
DOUGLAS K. REX, MD, MACG
visited Westchester Medical Center on May 19, 2021, to present on "CRC Screening and Modern Management of Colorectal Polyps" by invitation from Dr. Zahava Farkas. Dr. Rex presented a discussion on advanced endoscopic techniques at Westchester Medical Center’s gastroenterology and surgery Grand Rounds. In particular, Dr. Rex addressed colon polyp management (detection, resection and surveillance), advanced endoscopic techniques (EMR, ESD, underwater, etc.), and the recent changes in the recommended interval guidelines for surveillance colonoscopy. That afternoon, Dr. Rex gave a broad review of colon cancer screening with a focus on the recently lowered age target for initiating screening and how a PCP can approach patient questions regarding alternate screening methods without detracting from colonoscopy as the gold standard. Following this session, Dr. Rex met with GI fellows and attendings to discuss the future of colon cancer screening.
Dr. Rao was invited to University of Rochester Medical Center by Dr. Danielle Marino on April 27, 2021 to present on difficult to treat anorectal problems. Dr. Rao’s visit began with a presentation to fellows where he shared his famous digital rectal exam technique during case presentations, as well as giving his unique perspective on some of their challenging cases. Dr. Rao then met either one-on-one or in small groups with a number of the University of Rochester faculty to offer his advice on cases and to offer his expertise on how to treat difficult anorectal problems. During his informative Gut Club presentation, Dr. Rao spoke about the advances in evaluation, diagnostic tests, and treatment of common anorectal disorders. Dr. Rao presented a case of a patient with chronic and severe anorectal disorders and explained the toll that it has taken on their personal life and the extensive tests and interventions they have had to manage the pain. In addition, Dr. Rao shared the advantages of using translumbosacral anorectal magnetic stimulation (TAMS) tests for anorectal disease diagnosis, and translumbosacral neuromodulation therapy (TNT) as a novel treatment for levator ani syndrome (LAS). On the final day, Dr. Rao delivered a Grand Rounds Lecture on gas and bloating, which also explored SIBO and brain fogginess. In addition to lecturing on the predisposing factors of SIBO/SIFO, Dr. Rao explained the patient history information, culture tests, and different stool and breath tests that are necessary for investigating SIBO. Dr. Danielle Marino of the University of Rochester Medical Center: “We really enjoyed the time that Dr. Rao was able to spend [with us virtually] going through case presentations with the fellows. The fellows were able to see a unique perspective from a master clinician within the field of neurogastroenterology and motility. We only wish we had more time together!”
Dr. Rex: “The faculty and fellows had a real interest in colonoscopy and CRC screening. I really enjoyed the Q&A sessions and the small group interaction with the fellows. “The Westchester program is an outstanding clinical program and I was very honored to spend time with the group. I appreciate the invitation and wish we could have gotten together in person. Thanks to ACG for this great opportunity!”
visited Allegheny General Hospital on May 27, 2021, to present on esophageal motility disorders and a diagnostic approach to reading high resolution esophageal manometry. Thursday evening Dr. Lacy presented GI Grand Rounds on "Esophageal Motility Disorders" to Allegeheny General Hospital GI physicians, program alumni, and local GI physicians. The session was met with a lot of questions and then followed up by a lecture and teaching session on Friday on, "Interpretation of Esophageal Manometry." In addition, there was a discussion about gastroparesis and functional dyspepsia and the overlap in these two important sensorimotor disorders of the upper GI tract. Dr. Lacy had a nice one-on-one chat with one of the faculty members to discuss research projects and career development. He believes that he was able to provide a new perspective on several different topics. Dr. Brian Lacy: “This continues to be an exceptional opportunity for training programs to request national and international experts to discuss educational topics and areas of interest that might not be available locally. This program highlights the American College of Gastroenterology’s dedication to education.”
Dr. Michael Babich: “It was exciting to hear experts give their views on current management. The topic was extremely pertinent to daily practice yet is not well understood; the speaker is a leader in the field of motility who provided an exceptional look at the current data and future prospects of the practice. Dr Lacy’s teaching style/skill was conducive to learning and made this a high-impact session. His practical, step-by-step approach to interpreting esophageal manometry facilitated learning.”
COREY A. SIEGEL, MD, MS
visited William Beaumont Hospital on June 2, 2021 “Refocusing IBD Patient management: Personalized, Proactive, and Patient-Centered Care.” There were over 100 participants, including specialists in primary care, infectious disease, endocrinology, pediatric gastroenterology and of course adults gastroenterologists. On July 20th, Dr Siegel visited virtually again to present at the GI Grand Rounds. He presented on “Hospital Care of the Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis Flare” and “Outside the Box Therapeutic Options for IBD." Dr. Siegel answered questions from the faculty, including case presentations. At the later session, Dr Seigel entertained questions from GI fellows, including career advice and presenting some IBD cases. Overall, “the biggest impact was Dr. Siegel’s comments/ advice regarding practical details of everyday care: how to address patient’s concerns and engage them in their care, how to navigate obstacles in patient care due to insurance restrictions.”
Dr. Corey Siegel: “The ability to get to know other gastroenterologists and fellows and share ideas is always a highlight for me as part of these visiting professorships.” Dr. Laith Jamil: “Dr. Siegel was chosen by our GI fellowship program as the ACG Edgar Achkar Visiting Professor for his outstanding reputation as a researcher and educator. We asked him to give a virtual presentation at our Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, which he graciously agreed to. We then had over 10 questions that were answered by Dr Siegel. Some of the comments on Microsoft Teams; “Very interesting lecture…There are a lot of parallels to primary care/endocrine world… I found his GI Grand Rounds on management of severe ulcerative colitis very good. I have not seen such a well-presented talk on a fairly obscure but clinically relevant topic. Clearly distinguished between clinical opinion, science, and speculation. I actually took notes (unusual for me).” Another physician commented “I am grateful for the opportunity to refresh my knowledge in IBD and learn about practical aspects of daily patient care.”
There have been over 54 speakers since the program's inception, and they have conducted 78 visits . Learn more about the past speakers, institutions they have visited and topics .
2014 VISITS:
THOMAS M. DEAS, JR., MD, FACG
Mayo Scottsdale (AZ) QI Programs, Health IT in Improving Healthcare Delivery
NICHOLAS J. SHEEHAN, MD, MPH, MACG
LSU Shreveport (LA) EoE & Barrett’s Esophagus
BRIAN E. LACY, MD, PHD, FACG
Cleveland Clinic (OH) Motility
PAUL MARTIN, MD, FACG
University of South Alabama (AL) Liver Disease
2015 VISITS:
LISA L. STRATE, MD, MPH, FACG
Wake Forest School of Medicine (NC) Dietary Myths & Diverticular Disease
WILLIAM D. CHEY, MD, FACG
McMaster University (ON, CANADA) Nutrition, Microbiome, Immunology
MARCELO F. VELA, MD, MSCR, FACG
University Hospitals Case Medical (OH) Upper GI Motility
NEENA S. ABRAHAM, MD, MSC (EPI), FACG
Maimonides Medical Center (NY) GI Bleeding
EVAN S. DELLON, MD, MPH, FACG
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (TX) Esophagus/EoE
GIRISH MISHRA, MD, MS, FACG*
SUNY Upstate, Syracuse (NY) Endoscopic Ultrasound and Pancreatic Disease
G.S. RAJU, MD, FACG*
The University of Mississippi Medical Center (MS) CRC
2016 VISITS:
JOHN E. PANDOLFINO, MD, MSCI, FACG
Baylor College of Medicine (TX) Esophageal Motility and Esophageal Disorders
JORGE L. HERRERA, MD, MACG
LSU New Orleans (LA) Hepatology
PRASAD G. IYER, MD, MS, FACG
Loma Linda University (CA) Esophageal Disease
DOUGLAS A. DROSSMAN, MD, MACG
Medstar Georgetown (DC) IBS
LIN CHANG, MD, FACG
Rush University Medical Center (IL) Functional GI
MITCHELL L. SHIFFMAN, MD, FACG
Walter Reed Medical Center (MD) Hepatology
SUNANDA V. KANE, MD, MSPH, FACG
Howard University (DC) IBD
SATISH S.C. RAO, MD, PHD, FACG
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (FL) Motility
NICHOLAS J. SHAHEEN, MD, MPH, MACG
Penn State Milton S . Hershey Medical Center (PA) Barrett’s Esophagus
CHARLES N. BERNSTEIN, MD, FACG
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (PA) IBD
MARTIN L. FREEMAN, MD, MACG**
MetroHealth Medical Center (OH) Pancreatobiliary and Interventional Endoscopy
PRATEEK SHARMA, MD, FACG**
North Shore University Health System (NY) Esophageal Disease
2017 VISITS:
CHRISTINA M. SURAWICZ, MD, MACG
Saint Louis University (MO) C . difficile
CAROL A. BURKE, MD, FACG
Houston Methodist Hospital (TX) Colon Cancer
BRIAN E. LACY, MD, PHD, FACG
University of Oklahoma (OK) Functional Bowel Disorders
LAUREN B. GERSON, MD, MSC, MACG
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital (IL) Barrett’s, Small Bowel Bleeding
MARIA T. ABREU, MD
Augusta University/Medical College of Georgia (GA) IBD
DAVID T. RUBIN, MD, FACG
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OH) IBD
STEPHEN B. HANAUER, MD, MACG
University of Virginia (VA) IBD
AASMA SHAUKAT, MD, MPH, FACG
Northwestern (IL) Colon Cancer
ANDREW Y. WANG, MD, FACG
University of Michigan (MI) Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection
NICHOLAS J. SHAHEEN, MD, MPH, MACG
California Pacific Medical Center (CA) Refractory GERD
MIGUEL D. REGUEIRO, MD, FACG
UT Southwestern (TX) IBD
2018 VISITS:
NICHOLAS J. SHAHEEN, MD, MPH, MACG
University of Minnesota/ VA Medical Center (MN) GERD, Manometry
PETER D.R. HIGGINS, MD, PHD, MSC
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine (CA) IBD
SATISH S.C. RAO, MD, PHD, FACG
Virginia Commonwealth University (VA) Motility
KRIS V. KOWDLEY, MD, FACG
University of Arizona College of MedicinePhoenix & Phoenix VA Health Care System & Banner University Medical Center Phoenix (AZ) Liver Disease
STEPHEN B. HANAUER, MD, MACG
Cleveland Clinic Florida (FL) IBD
SAPNA SYNGAL, MD, FACG
Emory University School of Medicine (GA) Hereditary Colon Cancers
SACHIN B. WANI, MD
University of Nebraska Medical Center (NE) Barrett’s Esophagus
MILLIE D. LONG, MD, MPH, FACG
Beaumont - Botsford Campus (MI) IBD
CHRISTOPHER C. THOMPSON, MD, MSC, FACG
University of Alberta (ALBERTA, CANADA) Obesity and/or Bariatric GI
DAVID T. RUBIN, MD, FACG
UCONN Health (CT) IBD
JOHN J. VARGO, II, MD, MPH, FACG
Vanderbilt Medical Center (TN) Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy; EoE; Bile Duct Disorders
SUNANDA V. KANE, MD, MSPH, FACG
SUNY Downstate Medical Center (NY) IBD
JOHN E. PANDOLFINO, MD, MSCI, FACG
Genesys Regional Medical Center (MI) Esophageal pH Studies/GERD
COREY A. SIEGEL, MD, MS
National Institutes of Health (MD) IBD
2019 VISITS:
EAMONN M.M. QUIGLEY, MD, MACG
Mount Sinai Beth Israel, St . Luke’s, and West (NY) IBS
AMY S. OXENTENKO, MD, FACG
NYU School of Medicine (NY) IBD
STEPHEN B. HANAUER, MD, MACG
Lehigh Valley Health Network (PA) IBD
DAVID T. RUBIN, MD, FACG
Brown University (RI) IBD
BRIAN E. LACY, MD, PHD, FACG
New York-Presbyterian/ Weill Cornell Medical Center (NY) Motility, Anorectal Disorders
NICHOLAS J. SHAHEEN, MD, MPH, MACG
Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center (MI) Esophageal Motility, Dyspepsia, GERD
WILLIAM D. CHEY, MD, FACG
robert e. Kravetz, mD, fAcP, mAcg received his medical degree from new york University school of medicine and trained as a fellow in gastroenterology at yale with Howard spiro, mD from 19631965. He was in private practice in Phoenix, Arizona from 1965 until 1999 when he retired to pursue, on a more full-time basis, his interest in 19th century American medicine. recognized and honored in this area, he has published three books on the subject, numerous articles, served as curator of several museum exhibits, both local and national, and appeared on both television and radio. University of Colorado (CO) IBS His greatest passion is teaching humanism in medicine and medical history to medical students and residents for the past 50 years. He is currently involved in active teaching at the University of Arizona college of medicine – Phoenix as a clinical Professor in the Department of internal medicine and a clinical Professor in the Department of Bioethics and Humanism. currently, he resides in Phoenix with nancy, his wife of 62 years, their three sons, and their families. Dr. Kravetz is quoted as viewing “life as an adventure and every day an opportunity for growth and new experiences.” DAVID J. HASS, MD, FACG Cooper University Hospital (NJ) Video Capsule Training
published by American college of gastroenterology Bethesda, mD 20817 Bleed, blister, and purge was standard medical treatment in the distant past when there was scant knowledge of any scientific basis for medical illnesses. Ordinary conditions could prove fatal before the advent of antibiotics, analgesics, painless surgery and other modern-day measures that did not exist. The various items from past eras are the subject of this book. They cover a wide range of topics and a period of many decades. Learning about these artifacts gives us an appreciation of our present medical knowledge and of how far we have come in both the science and art of medicine and the care of the patient. ISBN 9780578752426
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DOUGLAS K. REX, MD, MACG
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (TX) Removal of the Difficult Polyp
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ASHWANI K. SINGAL, MD, MS, FACG
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (IA) Hepatic Prophyria
EDWARD V. LOFTUS, JR., MD, FACG
University of California, Davis (CA) IBD
MARIA T. ABREU, MD
Mountain Vista Medical Center in association with Midwestern University (AZ) IBD
*Due to scheduling issues, visits for these "class of 2015" awards took place in 2016 **Due to scheduling issues, visits for these "class of 2016" awards took place in 2017
For the Edgar Achkar Visiting Professorships supported by the ACG Institute in 2020 and 2021, these visits are listed on page 33 .
Learn about current visits or the EAVP program: gi.org/eavp
( a Look Back )
robert e. kravetz, MD, FaCP, MaCG (A) Look Back reflections on medical History & Artifacts from the Pages of
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Robert E. Kravetz, MD, MACG has written a new book, A Look Back: Reflections on Medical History & Artifacts from the Pages of The American Journal of Gastroenterology. Supported by the ACG Institute, Archives Committee, and the leadership of the College, this recently published volume fulfills the vision of Dr. Kravetz “to preserve the individual articles that had been printed in The American Journal of Gastroenterology over a 10 year period. The articles would be lost in the future if not preserved and published in a single volume. Each article provides an insight into the history of medicine as practiced in the past. The emphasis is on items used by gastroenterologists but also covers broad aspects of medicine in general. I wanted to publish a “coffee table” type book that could also be enjoyed by the general public as well as individuals in the medical field who would like to learn about the history of medicine.”
