The American College of Gastroenterology has elected William Chey, MD, as its 2025-2026 president.
Dr. Chey assumed the role during the college’s Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course held in Phoenix, in October, according to an Oct. 29 news release.
Dr. Chey is the H. Marvin Pollard Professor of Gastroenterology at Ann Arbor-based University of Michigan and serves as chief of the division of gastroenterology, a position he has held since 2022. Dr. Chey also holds a joint appointment as professor of nutrition sciences.
A clinician-researcher, Dr. Chey has published more than 500 peer-reviewed manuscripts, reviews, book chapters and books, and has authored more than 10 national and international clinical practice guidelines. He also mentors trainees in academic medicine.
As ACG president, Dr. Chey will lead the board of trustees and direct the college’s education, policy and research programs.
The ACG is a national medical organization representing more than 20,000 clinical gastroenterologists and other digestive disease specialists.
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