Final Call: AGA Website Medical Editor Request for Applications

February 02, 2012

The AGA is soliciting applications from interested members for the position of website medical editor. The individual selected will oversee the management and growth of the AGA’s family of websites, consistent with governing board strategic directives and program initiatives.

The current editor, Geoffrey L. Braden, MD, AGAF, will complete his term in May 2012. The new editor takes up the role immediately following.

The website medical editor will:

Provide leadership and oversight of the AGA’s online presence.
Direct strategy for www.gastro.org, including mobile devices.
Work with the national office staff and committees to conceptualize and implement new online features and mobile tools/applications.
Critically evaluate existing features and proposals for new functionality.
Review requests to add or delete content to www.gastro.org.
Evaluate requests for links to and from external sites.
Review requests for major modifications to www.gastro.org.
Serve as chair of the AGA E-Communications Advisory Board.

The position is for a term of three years and will entail a time commitment and place leadership demands on the individual appointed.

The deadline for receipt of applications is noon on Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. All inquiries regarding this position will be treated in confidence. Learn more and view application requirements.