ASGE Recognized Industry Associate (ARIA) Training Program OPEN | October 2025-13 2025 October 9 Open ARIA A day in the life of a Gastroenterologist part 2

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The discussion highlights key factors shaping gastroenterology practice over the next five years, emphasizing enhanced interaction among physicians, technicians, and industry partners to address pain points and improve device development. A major challenge is hospital autonomy and Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) contracts mandating high usage thresholds for major vendors, limiting access to new, innovative products from smaller companies. Persistence and strategic collaboration with value analysis committees help integrate niche, high-value devices. Emerging technologies such as augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) are transforming training and therapeutic approaches, potentially reducing learning curves and enabling remote consultation. The role of self-propelled endoscopes and robotics signals a shift in procedural skills for gastroenterologists. Challenges include balancing patient care, system demands, continuous education, and limited time, with artificial intelligence (AI) expected to improve efficiency. Industry faces difficulties engaging busy physicians with limited bandwidth. The ARIA program was praised for fostering open, neutral dialogue between physicians and industry, enhancing mutual understanding and education. Overall, ongoing collaboration, innovation, and adapting to evolving technology are crucial for advancing gastroenterology practice while prioritizing patient outcomes and practitioner needs.

Keywords

gastroenterology practice

physician-industry collaboration

hospital autonomy

Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) contracts

augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR)

self-propelled endoscopes

artificial intelligence (AI)