ACG Clinical Research Awards - Deadline Extended to
December 10, 2004
The Research Committee will review applications for the ACG Clinical Research Award and ACG Junior Faculty Development Award in January, 2005. The deadline for submissions has been extended to Friday December 10, 2004 from the original deadline of Friday December 3, 2004. This extended deadline will be strictly enforced.
Click here to download PDF files of these applications
2005 Clinical Research | 2005 Junior Faculty

The ACG is proud to honor TAP Pharmaceutical Products for its generous gift of $2,500,000 to the Advancing Excellence Campaign for the ACG Institute. Click here to read the press release.

Dr. John W. Popp, Jr. Elected President of the American College of Gastroenterology
John W. Popp, Jr., M.D., FACG of Columbia, SC, was elected by the membership as the 2004-2005 president of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG). Dr. Popp officially took his position as president during the College's Annual Scientific Meeting, held this week in Orlando. In this position, Dr. Popp will direct ACG's programs which include continuing medical education in the clinical, scientific and patient-related skills of gastroenterology, policies involving national and state medical affairs, managed care issues and clinical investigation.

69th Annual Meeting and Postgraduate Course Produces Many Newsworthy Sessions and Scientific Papers.
Many of the world's preeminent gastroenterologists gathered from October 29th through November 3rd for the American College of Gastroenterology's (ACG) 69th Annual Scientific Meeting at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The agenda included the latest scientific advances in gastrointestinal research, treatment of digestive diseases and clinical practice management. Presentations at the meeting focused on new challenges gastroenterologists face in patient care and advances in preventing and treating digestive diseases. Click here for all of the news releases and more information.

Colorectal Cancer Prevention Request for Applications
As part of it Colorectal Cancer Prevention Plan, ACG will issue a series of Requests for Applications (RFA) for funds to be directed to specific clinically important topics in colorectal cancer prevention-research in improving the safety, effectiveness and acceptability of colonoscopy (e.g. reducing perforation rates, improvements to the prep, absence of sedation and making the procedure pain free to the greatest extent possible), and other colorectal cancer prevention strategies.

ACG Responds to Recent National Media Coverage of Colonoscopy, New Studies
ACG press releases in August and September responded to breaking news on colonoscopy, including new studies regarding CT colonography and post-polypectomy surveillance. ACG in August issued a “Member Alert” and sponsored national advertising to communicate the College’s position that colonoscopy remains the most sensitive test available for detection of colorectal polyps and cancer.

New Television Message on GERD Hits the Airways
Under the auspices of the ACG Institute for Clinical Research & Education, the College’s GERD Public Education program is sponsoring a new broadcast television message this fall. The new TV spot entitled “Productivity” emphasizes the seriousness of frequent, untreated heartburn and its link to esophageal cancer. For frequent heartburn sufferers, this new message brings home the importance of seeing a doctor for persistent and severe symptoms.

New ACG Colon Cancer Resource Kit for Physicians and Patients
New educational materials to educate the public and physicians about the remarkable effectiveness and safety of colonoscopy in the hands of trained and skilled endoscopists. The essential call-to-action: colorectal cancer screening could save your life - or the life of someone you love.

Three Gastroenterology Specialty Groups Issue Joint Statement on Sedation in Endoscopy
The American College of Gastroenterology along with the AGA and the ASGE have issued a joint statement on sedation for endoscopic procedures. The statement, approved by the governing boards of the three societies, is the product of a six member committee composed of representatives from each of the three societies. The group made several recommendations with important implications for endoscopic practice. The recommendations summarize current data on sedative agents and make recommendations regarding the appropriate use of anesthesia specialists for endoscopy and appropriate patient surveillance during sedation.