On International Women’s Day (and every day) Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) 2025 is proud to support the career advancement of women in GI and hepatology. Together we can forge gender equality.
We’ve compiled a list of events and sessions taking place at this year’s event that cover this important topic. Be sure to register by April 30 to secure the early bird discounted rate. Everything listed below is included in the cost to attend DDW.
Gastroenterology Women’s Coalition (GWC) Women’s Leadership Program
Sunday, May 4, 8–9:30 a.m. PDT
Investing in your network, career growth, and post-career plans is essential for anyone in this field. This symposium will inform attendees of:
- The importance of knowing how and why to build your network within gastroenterology.
- Understanding your market value and how to leverage it positioning yourself for growth.
- Investing in your future: understanding investing and retirement for physicians.
ASGE & ELEGANCE (Endoscopy Ladies Empowering Growth and Networking Across Middle East Society)
Sunday, May 4, 10–11:30 a.m. PDT
We are excited to give attendees the opportunity to learn more about women in GI from different parts of the world. This collaborative clinical symposium between ASGE and the ELEGANCE seeks to:
- Identify key challenges: understand the unique challenges faced by women endoscopists in the Middle East, including cultural, societal and professional barriers.
- Explore innovative contributions: learn about groundbreaking innovations and advancements in endoscopy introduced by female endoscopists in the Middle East, including self-endoscopy procedures.
- Develop strategies for growth: gain insights into elegant solutions and strategies women have developed to advance their careers, manage endoscopic complications and improve patient care.
Navigating Career Transitions for Women in Gastroenterology
Sunday, May 4, 4–5:30 p.m. PDT
We understand the current landscape and diversity of women’s careers in GI. This clinical symposium seeks to:
- Identify and target gender-related challenges unique to different practice environments.
- Provide strategies to facilitate decision-making, negotiations and confidence —before and after career transition.
- Gain insight from the experience of women leaders who have made successful career transitions in gastroenterology.
AGA Annual Women in GI Luncheon
Sponsored by the AGA Women’s Committee. By invitation only.
Monday, May 5, Noon–2 p.m. PDT
We’re excited to gather in person to recognize the accomplishments of women in GI, learn about various leadership pathways and network.
NPPA Cocktail Reception
Supported by: Johnson & Johnson
Monday, May 5, 5–6 p.m. PDT
Are you a nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant? Mix and mingle with your peers at this information networking event.
Practical Solutions for Family-Friendly Work Policies and Improved Recruitment & Retention
Sponsored by the ASGE Women in Endoscopy (AWE) SIG.
Tuesday, May 6, 10–11:30 a.m.
Work-life balance is an important cornerstone in our modern society, especially for those with families. This clinical symposium will:
- Examine the current landscape of family-friendly work policies in gastroenterology and assess their effectiveness in promoting work-life integration among clinicians.
- Explore innovative strategies and best practices for implementing family-friendly policies within gastroenterology practices and health care institutions.
- Discuss the impact of family-friendly work policies on recruitment, retention and career satisfaction among gastroenterologists, particularly addressing gender disparities and caregiver responsibilities.