Founded in 1941, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing patient care and digestive health by promoting excellence in endoscopy.

With more than 10,000 members worldwide, ASGE promotes the highest standards for endoscopic training and practice, fosters research, recognizes distinguished contributions to the field of endoscopy, and is the foremost resource for endoscopic education. In addition, ASGE serves the public by providing accurate, credible information on endoscopic procedures and safety in endoscopy.