The CAG offers a wealth of benefits for physicians, nurses, other professionals involved in the care of patients with digestive diseases and for researchers in gastrointestinal health and disease.

Annual Conference - CDDW
In a survey, members rated Canadian Digestive Diseases Week (CDDW) as the most highly valued CAG service, on par with the popular American Digestive Diseases Week meeting.  Most CDDW sessions are Category 1 RCPSC accredited, providing physicians with the chance to earn all of their annual RCPSC Maintenance of Certification credits while networking with colleagues.  CAG membership confers free or substantially reduced conference registration depending on membership category, and members are the first to be apprised of educational events and other details surrounding the conference.

CAG Accredited Provider Status Achieved in 2002
In 2010, the CAG was again approved for Accredited Provider Status from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (RCSPC) for the Maintenance of Certification program (MOC). As an accredited provider, the CAG has been able to work with physician organizations and industry to develop high quality educational programs and have the programs accredited by a single accreditor with a national reach.  As a benefit of membership, CAG members may submit an educational program for review and approval by the CAG Maintenance of Certification Committee at no charge in the instance where the budget does not exceed $10,000 (a charge of $1,000 is applicable to non-member physician organizations).

Professional Education Opportunities
In addition to CDDW the Association provides access to continuing medical education programs including a number of online learning options.

Research Funding
CAG members, from undergraduate students to professors and clinicians, are eligible to apply for and receive research or training support including fellowships, operating and new investigator establishment grants, postdoctoral fellow-to-faculty transition awards, resident and summer student research funding, a clinician’s professional enrichment grant, and community research grant.

Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology Subscription
CAG members receive a complimentary subscription to the Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology, including online journal access.

Discount Programs

• Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is pleased to offer CAG members special rates for travel in the Canadian hotels.
• Exclusive Benefits at Starwood Hotels & Resorts for Canadian Association of Gastroenterology Members

On-Line Membership Directory
A searchable, up-to-date CAG membership directory is available on-line in the Members’ Only section.

News and Other Benefits
Members are regularly informed, through a succinct monthly e-newsletter, of key developments in gastroenterology and digestive disease research in Canada, as well as programs and opportunities for members.  Members may utilize the Surveys section of the website to conduct online research, the Job Centre (below) to post or search for employment opportunities, and may qualify for discounts (below).