GI Organizational Leadership Development (GOLD) Program

The GI Organizational Leadership Development (GOLD) program was established in 2018 to enhance the organizational leadership skills of experienced (5 or more years beyond fellowship) ASGE members who are interested in pursuing a career in executive physician leadership within academic or private practice. This 12-month integrated leadership program focuses on the business and operational side of medicine.

Program participants focus on developing their leadership skills and business knowledge, personal influence, and exploring strategies for goal development, and advancement strategies. The GOLD program addresses opportunities and challenges within the context of a gastroenterology career in physician executive leadership, and it helps participants put effective, collaborative methods of leadership to work within their organizations and ASGE.

GOLD Program Topics

Leadership Skills Assessment

Strategic Communications

Practice Management

Negotiations Techniques

Financial Acumen

Human Capital

Conflict Resolution

DEI in the Workplace

Program Participants and Commitment

The GOLD program, for all ASGE members, aims to cultivate future leaders, with 15 slots for promising individuals in academia or private practice, including ASGE roles. It's a 12-month commitment involving webinars, networking, and educational sessions, with mandatory full attendance for nominees.

Timeline

2025

May 5

GOLD Class Reception at DDW 2025 – San Diego, CA

July

Assessment Launches (Virtual)

August 8-9

1-1/2 Day GOLD Leadership Retreat at the IT&T Center – Downers Grove

October

Mentorship Program - Pairings Announced

November

2026 Reimbursement and Coding Course (Virtual)

December

One-Hour Virtual Education Session

2026

February

Unit Leadership Course (Virtual)

March

One-Hour Virtual Education Session

May

GOLD Networking Reception at DDW 2026
Incoming/Outgoing Class Reception

Nomination Process

Candidates are nominated by current ASGE members. Self-nominations are also accepted. We are looking for candidates who have the potential and desire to invest time, resources and energy into developing their own leadership skills. The program will require an investment from the individual and support from their organization. The attached nomination form should be used to identify candidates for this program. An individual may nominate more than one candidate but, due to limited openings, a preference should be expressed (if there is one).Invitation letters will be sent to the successful nominees by mid-March.

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GOLD Program Participants

ASGE honors the 2024 GOLD Program participants and previous graduates for their dedication to developing leadership skills and advancing gastroenterology in executive roles.

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ASGE Diversity Statement

ASGE values and recognizes the importance of embracing diversity and its impact on strengthening our members’ ability to provide excellent care to all patient populations, regardless of their background. The Society is committed to enhancing diversity by educating and training culturally competent gastroenterologists, as well as providing leadership opportunities to all members regardless of gender, age, religion, racial/ethnic group, sexual orientation, and disability status.

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