Each year, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) honors several individuals for their outstanding contributions and achievements in gastroenterology through its prestigious recognition awards.
"The individuals chosen as recipients of AGA's prestigious recognition awards were nominated by their colleagues, demonstrating the highest level of esteem and confidence from their peers," said Gail A. Hecht, MD, MS, AGAF, AGA Institute president. "We are honored to have such illustrious gastroenterologists as members of our organization and believe these individuals are just a few of the distinguished and talented members who help make AGA such an accomplished organization."
The AGA congratulates the 2010 awardees and thanks them for their exemplary service to the field of gastroenterology.
Julius Friedenwald Medal
Distinguished Achievement Award
Distinguished Mentor Award
Distinguished Educator Award
Research Service Award
Distinguished Clinician Awards
David A. Katzka, MD, is head of the Esophageal Interest Group in the Miles and Shirley Fitterman Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Mayo Clinic and a professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN.
James F. Martin, MD, AGAF, is the chief of the department of medicine at Kaiser Permanente, San Rafael Medical Center, where he previously served as chief of gastroenterology.
The awardees, announced during Digestive Disease Week® (DDW), are nominated by their peers and undergo a rigorous review process. Nominations can be made by the AGA Governing Board, council section chairs, committee chairs, task force chairs and membership-at-large; deans of U.S. medical schools and academic-based chiefs of medicine; chiefs of surgery and pediatrics; GI division chiefs and training directors of major academic institutions; and trainee members of the AGA. Applications are reviewed by the AGA Research Policy Committee and confirmed by the Selection Committee.
About the AGA Institute
The American Gastroenterological Association is the trusted voice of the GI community. Founded in 1897, the AGA has grown to include 17,000 members from around the globe who are involved in all aspects of the science, practice and advancement of gastroenterology. The AGA Institute administers the practice, research and educational programs of the organization. www.gastro.org .
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About DDW
DDW is the largest international gathering of physicians, researchers and academics in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery. Jointly sponsored by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, the AGA Institute, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, DDW takes place May 1-5, 2010, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The meeting showcases approximately 5,000 abstracts and hundreds of lectures on the latest advances in GI research, medicine and technology. For more information, visit www.ddw.org .
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