ABOUT ASGE

Since its founding in 1941, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) has been dedicated to its mission to be the leader in advancing patient care and digestive health by promoting excellence and innovation in gastrointestinal endoscopy.

Endoscopy has been a major advance in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. Endoscopy enables the detection and urgent treatment of ulcers, cancers, polyps, and sites of internal bleeding. Endoscopy is extremely safe, with very low rates of complications, when performed by properly trained endoscopists, such as those who are members of the ASGE.

With more than 15,000 members worldwide, the ASGE promotes the highest standards for endoscopic training and practice, fosters endoscopic research, recognizes distinguished contributions to endoscopy, and is the foremost resource for endoscopic education. The Society serves the medical profession and the public by providing education, development of guidelines and position statements, and advocacy related to the responsible performance of gastrointestinal endoscopy, for the benefit of patients, the public, and medical professionals.

ASGE is the only medical society that requires documentation of specific training in GI endoscopic procedures. For decades, the ASGE has set strict requirements for membership, including demonstrated training in GI endoscopy. ASGE members undergo a rigorous application and screening process, and are recognized by the medical community as knowledgeable, experienced experts in gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures and gastroenterology or GI surgery.

The ASGE provides a full range of educational courses, a peer-reviewed research journal, GIE: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, among other publications, an annual scientific meeting (Digestive Disease Week), and a website serving members and the public (www.asge.org). ASGE also hosts a colon cancer awareness website (www.screen4coloncancer.org).

The ASGE’s facility, the IT&T Center, is located in the Chicago suburb of Downers Grove, where it is situated on 3.5 acres alongside protected woodlands and with easy access to both O’Hare and Midway Airports. The heart of the IT&T is the advanced 2,800-square-foot Bioskills Laboratory with up to 16 stations that can be customized to meet unique requirements. The Center is ideal for hands-on surgical training, new product education or demonstration, medical association symposia, interactive trainings and presentations, and other activities that advance medicine and improve patient care. The IT&T Center functions both as a live and virtual learning environment, and a comprehensive venue for educational conferences and business meetings, including a 100+ seat auditorium.

The ASGE also includes the ASGE Foundation, Digestive Healthworks (DHW), and the Association for Bariatric Endoscopy (ABE).

THE POSITION: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Overview

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) works with the ASGE Governing Board to fulfill its responsibility to set policy and serves as the chief staff officer overseeing all operations and staff of the organization. The CEO reports to the Governing Board and is responsible for the organization's consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives. A key aspect of this position is to ensure that strategic direction is developed and implemented for all entities of the organization including the Institute for Training and Technology (IT&T), ASGE Foundation, Digestive Healthworks (DHW), and the Association for Bariatric Endoscopy (ABE).

Specific Responsibilities

Strategic planning. Ensures the organization has a long-range strategy, developed by the Governing Board and Society leadership team, and formulated to achieve the Society’s mission. Fosters use of the strategic plan by leadership and staff, and makes certain it is updated regularly.

Governance. Responsible for the support of all activities associated with the governance of the organization, including the work of ASGE officers, Governing Board, and Executive Committee. Serves as a member of the ASGE Leadership Team.

Operations. Provides leadership in developing program, organizational, and financial plans in concert with the Governing Board, committees, and staff. Carries out programs and policies authorized by the Board to ensure the smooth function of ASGE operations and the timely and effective accomplishment of goals. 

Financial management. Works with the staff, Budget and Finance Committee, and the Governing Board in preparing a budget and ensuring the organization operates within budget guidelines. Responsible for ensuring and maintaining sound financial practices.

Relationship-building. Serves as the senior ASGE representative with industry and corporate supporters, and builds and maintains productive and sustainable relationships with these key stakeholders.

Human resources. Responsible for the recruitment, employment, effectiveness, and release of all staff. Leads an effective management team, with appropriate provision for succession, and fosters a climate that attracts, motivates, and retains a diverse staff of top-quality professionals.

Professional knowledge. Maintains current knowledge of the external environment related to gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy and healthcare.