Gastroenterologist
GIs continue to grapple with growing patient demand, despite shrinking physician shortage
A 2016 report from the Health Resources and Services Administration National Center for Health Workforce Analysis projected a shortage of 1,630 full-time physicians by 2025 in the field of gastroenterology.
Mayo Clinic tops charts for 8th consecutive year as best hospital for gastroenterology
For the eighth consecutive year, Mayo Clinic is ranked the No. 1 hospital for gastroenterology and GI surgery, according to the 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings.
Q&A: Rainbows in Gastro aims to guide change for LGBTQ+ trainees, patients in GI
In 2022, gastroenterologists and hepatologists who identify as LGBTQ+ formed the national affinity group Rainbows in Gastro to improve trainee experience in these fields and expand patient care for those in the LGBQT+ community.
VIDEO: Women in GI should dispel ‘myth of the Superwoman,’ be best versions of themselves
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. — In a Healio video exclusive, Aline Charabaty, MD, encourages women in gastroenterology to reject the notion of being “Superwoman” and instead focus on creating an optimal work-life balance.
‘Spread the wealth,’ utilize team-based care to combat growing GI provider shortage
There are no easy solutions for the ongoing and increasing shortage in GI providers — everybody is feeling this challenge.
GI physician shortage ‘a significant concern’ affecting both providers, patients
As demand for health care providers continues to increase, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reported gastroenterology will be among the top fields with the highest predicted provider deficit.
VIDEO: Gastroenterologist advises, ‘it’s never too late to work with industry’
In a Healio video exclusive, Vijay Yajnik, MD, PhD, vice president of U.S. medical affairs for gastroenterology at Takeda Pharmaceuticals, shares insight and advice for gastroenterologists considering a career in industry.
Survey results highlight lack of adherence to H. pylori infection guidelines
There is a lack of adherence to current guidelines for the diagnosis, testing and treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection, suggesting the need for new and simpler treatments, according to a study published in GastroHep Advances.
Three questions with Scrubs & Heels
VIDEO: Social media has been a ‘life saver’ during COVID-19 pandemic
In this video exclusive, Anita Afzali, MD, MPH, FACG, Aline Charabaty, MD and David T. Rubin, MD, highlighted how the COVID-19 pandemic changed the use of social media.