Minority Digestive Health Care Award

Minority Digestive Health Care Award

Overview: An ACG achievement award that recognizes an ACG member or fellow whose work in clinical investigation or clinical practice has improved the digestive health of minorities or other underserved populations of the United States.

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas:

Community outreach activities through clinical or educational programs

Research in areas of digestive disease that negatively impact minority populations, including:

- Colorectal cancer
- Hepatitis B and C
- Cirrhosis
- Other GI cancers

Eligibility:

ACG member or fellow

Demonstrated work improving digestive health of minorities or underserved populations

Award Details:

Recipient is formally recognized during ACG's Annual Scientific Meeting

Award recognizes contributions as educator and clinician

Focus on eliminating health disparities and nurturing diversity

Contact Information:

American College of Gastroenterology

11333 Woodglen Dr, STE 100, North Bethesda, MD 20852-3071

(301) 263-9000

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