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ESGE Public Advocacy Committee Chair Application
Term 2025-2027


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General information and Public Advocacy Committee Chair responsibilities

About ESGE
The European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) is dedicated to the advance of skilled endoscopic practice through workshops, publication of guidelines, and research. It represents national societies of endoscopy in Europe, the Mediterranean and North Africa.

Eligibility for election as committee chair on the Governing Board
ESGE Individual Members may put themselves forward for nomination. Only members who have paid their annual dues may be considered. Those with trainee status are not eligible to become ESGE committee chairs.

Role of the Public Advocacy Committee Chair on the Governing Board
As a voting member of the ESGE Governing Board, committee chairs are involved in ESGE’s decision making process.

ESGE is looking for dedicated individuals with proven commitment to ESGE activities. Experience with public advocacy is a considered advantageous before applying for this position.

It is required to be capable of and willing to dedicate a substantial amount of time to this position.

Committee chairs are required to attend three ESGE Governing Board meetings (virtual or face to face) per year, and to participate in regular web-based calls. Attendance is also required at the annual ESGE General Assembly.

ESGE Statutes and Rules of Procedure

§12 (4) Committee Chair elections:
Nominations for committee chairpersons must be submitted in text form to the Executive Committee at least 2 months prior to the General Assembly.

The Executive Committee reviews applications and selects up to four for each Chair position for General Assembly elections. Six weeks before the elections the candidatures for open chair positions are communicated to General Assembly members.

§14 (a) Election and Term of Office of the Governing Board:
The voting members of the General Assembly shall elect Chairs of the Standing Committees at the General Assembly. An individual may chair a specific committee for a maximum of two terms.

Public Advocacy Committee Chair responsibilities:

  • To promote the role of GI endoscopy and digestive cancer screening in Europe
  • To optimize practice in endoscopy (medical device compliance and reimbursement, GI endoscopy procedure nomenclature)
  • To advocate and lobby for increased funding for research in GI endoscopy
  • To present the patients’ view to the ESGE Governing Board on how ESGE’s vision to provide optimal patient care can be met
  • To enhance both scientific education for the patient and gain understanding from a health care professional perspective