The careers of Dr. Leonidas Berry and Dr. Sadye Curry, the first Black gastroenterologists in the U.S., were dedicated not only to medical care but also to fighting social injustices.
This year’s program includes a full slate of relevant topics on DEI, including this year’s DDW Diversity Symposium.
Dr. Rotonya Carr celebrates how far women in our field have come, in spite of some significant challenges.
Conscious scheduling practices, like avoiding back-to-back days of endoscopy and building in rest periods, can help reduce endoscopy-related injuries.
Frailty predicts surgical risk — this knowledge can empower patients to make informed decisions prior to surgery.
Awareness, diversity and communication are key for reducing physician bias and improving patient care.
New data suggest that some patients with previously untransplantable cancers can be successfully transplanted.
The 2022 DDW Diversity Symposium will cover current issues and potential solutions in DEI. Following the symposium, a reception will take place for faculty and participants to network and exchange ideas.
Dr. Gupta will present during two DDW sessions, covering disparities in CRC screening and policies for non-colonoscopy tests.
DDW Council Chair, Loren Laine, MD, looks back on this year’s annual meeting and highlights some of the most interesting research presented at the meeting.
