Professional Organizations
- Academy of Immunomodulation Through Apheresis (AITA)
- The Academy of Immunomodulation Through Apheresis (AITA) is a group of immunologists, hematologists, dermatologists, gastroenterologists, nephrologists and rheumatologists working to provide multidisciplinary educational resources that promote understanding of selective apheresis in immune-mediated diseases.
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- The American Academy of Family Physicians provides health information for the whole family.
- American College of Gastroenterology
- The American College of Gastroenterology was founded in 1932 to advance the study and medical treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.
- American Dietetic Association (ADA)
- Founded in 1917, the American Dietetic Association (ADA) is the largest organization of food and nutrition professionals in the USA.
- American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
- The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) was founded in 1897 and is the oldest nonprofit specialty medical society in the country.
- American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society (ANMS)
- The American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society (ANMS) is an organization dedicated to the study of the movements of the digestive system.
- American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
- The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons is the leading professional society representing more than 1000 board certified 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 American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy represents over 7,000 gastroenterologists, surgeons, and other digestive health specialists who remain committed to furthering the knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of GI disease through the appropriate use of endoscopic techniques.
- American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS)
- The mission of the American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) is to represent health care professionals and scientists dedicated to improving the lives of women with pelvic floor disorders, such as pelvic prolapse and bowel and bladder control problems. By encouraging research and education, AUGS will promote the highest standards of practice in the prevention and treatment of these disorders in an ethical, safe, and effective manner.
- Digestive Disease National Coalition (DDNC)
- The Digestive Disease National Coalition (DDNC) is an advocacy organization comprised of the major national patient and professional societies concerned with digestive diseases. The DDNC focuses on improving public policy related to digestive diseases and increasing public awareness with respect to the many diseases of the digestive system. The DDNC was founded in 1978 and is based in Washington D.C.
- Functional Brain-Gut Research Group (FBG)
- The Functional Brain-Gut Research Group (FBG) is an organization of professionals that supports, promotes and advances multidisciplinary research and education in the basic science, clinical and behavioral aspects of brain-gut interactions.
- North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (NASPGHAN)
- The North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) strives to improve the care of infants, children and adolescents with digestive disorders by promoting advances in clinical care, research and education.
- Rome Foundation
- The Rome Foundation is an international organization that classifies the functional gastrointestinal disorders and by using the best evidence establishes criteria (Rome Criteria) for their diagnosis.
- Sociedad Latinoamericana de Neurogastroenterología (SLNG)
- The Sociedad Latinoamericana de Neurogastroenterología is a multidisciplinary society for healthcare professionals interested in the field of neurogastroenterology, formed with the intention of spreading knowledge of this specialty in Latin America, stimulating the investigation and the cooperation in the field between different countries, developing training programs in the region, and collaborating with other international societies.
- Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
- The Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) provides several resources for patients and the general public to educate themselves about surgical options.
- Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
- Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates. Gastroenterology (GI) nursing is a specialty practice area in which nurses and associates provide care to patients with known or suspected gastrointestinal problems who are undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic treatment and/or procedures.
- Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN)
- Founded in 1968, the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) is a professional, international nursing society of more than 3,700 nurse professionals who are experts in the care of patients with wound, ostomy and continence problems.
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