Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) Program

The Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) Program is designed for female gastroenterologists to develop leadership skills through education, coaching, and networking. The purpose of the LEAD program is to provide the knowledge and skills needed to enhance the path to leadership within academic or private practice medicine and within ASGE.

Topics covered will range from strategic communication skills and negotiation practices, to management issues, public speaking, and conflict resolution/mediation skills. The program also emphasizes personal leadership development, strategic goal setting, and career advancement within gastroenterology.

Program Participants and Commitment

The LEAD program, for female ASGE members in early gastroenterology careers (1-5 years post-Fellowship), aims to develop diverse junior talents for leadership roles in academia or private practice and within ASGE. Limited to 15 participants, it demands time and energy, involving mandatory webinars, networking, and educational sessions for membership.

Timeline

2025
May 2

LEAD Class Reception and Dinner at DDW 2025 – San Diego, CA

May 3

LEAD & Women’s (AWE) SIG Reception (2025 Class Introduced) – San Diego, CA

June 20-21

1.5-day Leadership Retreat at ASGE’s IT&T Center – Downers Grove, IL

July

LEAD Mentorship Pairings Announced

September

Virtual Education (7-8:00pm CT)

2026
February

Virtual Education (7–8:00pm CT)

April

Book Discussion (7–8:00pm CT)

May

LEAD Class Reunion at DDW/Women’s Reception


*ASGE will cover travel costs to attend the Leadership Retreat in Downers Grove, IL in June 2025, but participants will be expected to attend and fund their own travel and participation at the DDW Annual Meeting in May 2025. This leadership program represents a major investment in talent development for ASGE.

Nomination Process

Candidates are nominated by current ASGE members. Self-nominations are also accepted. We are looking for female candidates who have the potential and desire to invest time, resources, and energy into developing their leadership skills. The program will require an investment from the individual, and support from their organization. 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 2025.    

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All nominations due Friday, February 21

LEAD Program Participants

ASGE celebrates the 2024 LEAD Program participants and recognizes graduates from previous years for their continued commitment to advancing gastroenterology through intensive leadership training.

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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.

Additional Opportunities

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Elevate Retreat

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Contact Christine Pondelicek at cpondelicek@asge.org with questions about ASGE's Leadership Education and Development Program.