American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)

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Address:
4930 Del Ray Avenue
Bethesda
Maryland
20814
United States
Phone:
+1-301-6542055
Professions:
Gastroenterology
Region of activity:
National
United States
Scope of membership:
National
United States
Founded Founded: 1897

Description

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.
The AGA, a 501(c6) organization, administers all membership and public policy activities, while the AGA Institute, a 501(c3) organization, runs the organization’s practice, research and educational programs.
On a monthly basis, the AGA Institute publishes two highly respected journals, Gastroenterology and Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
The organization's annual meeting is Digestive Disease Week®, which is held each May and is the largest international gathering of physicians, researchers and academics in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery.
The AGA Foundation provides digestive disease research grants on behalf of the AGA Institute.

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