AI Scholars Program
Nominations Open: The AI Scholars Program is accepting nominations through Friday, June 27, 2025
Program Overview
The AI Scholars Program aims to revolutionize GI healthcare by equipping gastroenterologists to meet the increasing demand for accessible, accountable, and high-quality care through Artificial Intelligence (AI). This intensive year-long program is designed to advance the field of gastroenterology through rigorous scholarship and practical application of AI. The program’s primary objective is to cultivate future healthcare leaders in AI by delivering comprehensive training in AI’s clinical applications within GI.
Develop AI expertise for clinical practice and research in gastroenterology, aligned with AIGI strategic pillars.
Engage scholars in mentored research projects to address key AI applications in GI.
Provide interdisciplinary mentorship (faculty, computer/data scientists, and partners) for a comprehensive AI education tailored to current and future needs in GI.
Eligibility and Commitment
GI fellows in training and ASGE member gastroenterologists can apply. Up to 10 will be selected for the 2025-2026 cohort. Prior research experience is preferred but not required. Applicants must show commitment to teamwork, collaborative learning, and conducting high-quality research to enhance patient health. The 12-month program includes mandatory webinars, networking, research projects, and educational sessions.
Program Timeline
2025
July
Virtual Orientation
September 12-13
Scholars Weekend Program (In-Person)
Scholars Networking Dinner
AI Summit
October
ASGE Masterclass: AI 101 On Demand
Virtual Discussion
Receive AI Project Details and Project Coach
November
Journal Article Review Series Part 1 and Virtual Discussion with the authors and expert computer scientists
December
Industry Webinar
2026
January 24
Day Workshop (In-Person) at ASGE IT&T
February
Journal Article Review Series Part 2 and Virtual Discussion with the authors and experts
March
Industry Webinar
April
Virtual Meeting to Present Projects
May
2026 AI Workshop Presentations and DDW Networking Dinner
Program Directors
Sravanthi Parasa, MD, FASGE
Swedish Medical Center
Seattle, WA
Ali Soroush, MD, MS
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, NY
Program Mentors
Sravanthi Parasa, MD, FASGE
Swedish Medical Center
Seattle, WA
Dennis Shung, MD, MS, PhD
Yale School of Medicine
New Haven, CT
Ali Soroush, MD, MS
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, NY
Michael Wallace, MD, MPH, FASGE
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, FL
Venkata S. Akshintala, MD
John Hopkins Medical Institution
Baltimore, MD
Program Sponsor
This program is sponsored by a grant from Medtronic.
Leadership
The programs seeks to cultivate future health care leaders by providing comprehensive training in the clinical applications of artificial intelligence. It focuses on nurturing scholars’ understanding of basic concepts of AI, empowering them to drive positive change within the field of gastroenterology. This initiative aligns with the broader educational efforts of the institute to integrate advanced computational methods into medical practice, thereby enhancing patient care.
Interprofessional
The program fosters team-based collaborations among physician and computer scientists, to solve domain specific problems in the future.
Scholarship in Action
Scholars conduct high-quality research, supported by faculty mentorship, creating actionable projects that will help in their careers.
Stakeholder Engagement
Scholars will work with the AIGI Advisory Council to identify opportunities for partner research to practice innovation and advance GI care.