We are proud to announce the 2024 recipients of our annual recognition prizes, given in honor of outstanding contributions and achievements in gastroenterology and hepatology.
Congratulations to Bishr Omary, MD, PhD, for receiving AGA’s highest honor, the Julius Friedenwald Medal.
Dr. Omary
Dr. Bishr Omary
Presented annually since 1941, this award recognizes a physician for lifelong contributions to the field of gastroenterology.
AGA
AGA has announced the 2024 recipients of the organization’s annual recognition prizes.
2024 recognition prize recipients:
- Julius Friedenwald Medal: Bishr Omary, MD, PhD
- William Beaumont Prize: Hashem B. El-Serag, MD, MPH
- Distinguished Achievement Award in Basic Science: Jerrold R. Turner, MD, PhD, AGAF
- Distinguished Service Award in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Sophie Balzora, MD
- Distinguished Clinician Award in Private Practice: Scott Ketover, MD, AGAF, FASGE
- Distinguished Clinician Award in Academic Practice: Shiv Kumar Sarin, MD
- Distinguished Educator Award: David Katzka, MD, AGAF
- Distinguished Mentor Award: John Pandolfino, MD
- Young Investigator Award in Clinical Science: Mingyang Song, ScD
