American Gastroenterological Association - Advancing the Science and Practice of Gastroenterology

Ethics Committee

Mission

To support the AGA Institute’s core value to promote the highest standards of professionalism and ethics in the field of gastroenterology.

Committee Structure

This committee is comprised of a chair and six members, selected based on their interest and expertise in medical ethics. The appointment terms of the chair and all committee members shall be three years, with one-third expiring annually. A chair-elect (who shall not count against the maximum membership) shall be appointed one year before the end of the term of the chair.

The committee chair will represent the committee’s interest and act as liaison to the AGA Governing Board via service on the AGA Leadership Cabinet.

Committee Functions

• Implements relevant strategic directions from the strategic plan assigned to the committee; reviews the strategic plan to determine new and better ways to achieve association goals.
• Provides input on strategic trends and opportunities and suggests adjustments to the strategic plan for the chair to communicate to the leadership cabinet.
• Administers the Policy on Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest and the Annual Disclosure Statement to all nominees, committee, task force, editorial board and governing board members.
• Reviews potential conflicts of interest and recommend appropriate action.
• Develops educational programs to educate members about ethical issues associated with the practice of gastroenterology.
• Develops policy recommendations on ethical issues impacting GI practice.
• Other functions as assigned by the governing board

Meetings

The committee holds two face-to-face meetings per year and teleconferences as deemed necessary by the chair.

Members