David Bjorkman, MD Named ASGE President 5/19/2004
From: Tamaryn Wiggins of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 630-570-5618 or twiggins@asge.org OAK BROOK, Ill., May 19 -- The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy announces its 2004-5 President, David J. Bjorkman, MD, MSPH, SM (Epid), Interim Dean of the University of Utah School of Medicine. Outgoing President Christopher J. Gostout turned over the ASGE Presidency to Bjorkman in a ceremony on Wednesday, May 19 in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Bjorkman's term will run through May 2005. He served as ASGE Secretary from 2000-2003 and has served on many ASGE committees throughout his tenure and chaired the Standard of Practice Committee. "It is an honor and privilege to serve as president of the largest and most influential endoscopy society in the world. I am continually impressed by the dedicated efforts of our committee members to contribute to and advance the practice of gastrointestinal endoscopy. The Society's focus on the needs of the members will continue as we embrace new endoscopic technologies and improve patient care delivery through education, research, training and advocacy," said Bjorkman. "I look forward to working closely with our members and other GI and medical societies to educate the public and policy makers about the value and capabilities of gastrointestinal endoscopy." Dr. Bjorkman currently serves as the interim Dean of the University of Utah School of Medicine, where he is also a Professor of Medicine and the Executive Medical Director of the University of Utah Medical Group. His research interests include the economic and clinical outcomes of endoscopic therapy, gastrointestinal bleeding, and therapeutic endoscopy. For more information, please contact Tamaryn Wiggins at 630- 570-5618 or visit http://www.asge.org. ------ The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), founded in 1941, is the preeminent professional organization dedicated to advancing the practice of Endoscopy. ASGE promotes the highest standards for endoscopic training and practice, fosters endoscopic research, recognizes distinguished contributions to Endoscopy, and is the foremost resource for endoscopic education. ASGE, with more than 7,000 physician members worldwide, serves the medical profession and the public by developing and advocating responsible positions for the benefits of patients, the public and medical professionals. ASGE publishes the leading peer-reviewed endoscopic journal, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (GIE), as well as a comprehensive member newsletter, ASGE News. More information about ASGE can be found on its Web site at http://www.asge.org. | |