Gastroenterology Organizations

American College of Gastroenterology
The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) was founded in 1932 to advance the scientific study and medical practice of diseases of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The College promotes the highest standards in medical education and is guided by its commitment to meeting the individual and collective needs of clinical GI practitioners.

American Gastroenterological Association
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is dedicated to the mission of advancing the science and practice of gastroenterology. Founded in 1897, the AGA is the oldest medical-specialty society in the United States.

The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
The premier society for colon and rectal surgeons and other surgeons dedicated to advancing and promoting the science and practice of the treatment of patients with diseases and disorders affecting the colon, rectum and anus.

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
The ASGE is now recognized as the premier specialty society dedicated to the education of its physician members in the appropriate use of endoscopic techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.

Canadian Association of Gastroenterology
The Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (CAG) was founded in 1962 to promote the study of the digestive tract in health and disease.

Canadian Digestive Health Foundation
A charitable organization linked with CAG, devoted to funding for digestive disease research.

The Canadian Society of Intestinal Research
CSIR is dedicated to increasing public awareness, providing patient educational materials, and funding medical research regarding a broad range of gastrointestinal diseases and disorders.

Functional Brain Gut Research Group
We are a non-profit, international, democratic group of researchers and clinicians who are opinion leaders in the functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, including dyspepsia and the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Gastroenterological Society of Australia
The Gastroenterological Society of Australia is Australia’s peak body for the disciplines of gastroenterology and hepatology.

The GUT Foundation
The Gut Foundation provides professional and public education and promotes research into digestive disorders to improve gastrointestinal health.

International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
IFFGD addresses the issues surrounding life with gastrointestinal (GI) functional and motility disorders and increases the awareness about these disorders among the general public, researchers, regulators, and the clinical care community.

The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeries (SAGES)
SAGES represents a worldwide community of surgeons that can bring minimal access surgery, endoscopy and emerging techniques to patients in every country.