Weekly News

April 15 | 2026

NASPGHAN GRADE Training Program Request for Applications is open!

Are you interested in shaping the future of NASPGHAN Practice Guidelines? Beginning TODAY, NASPGHAN is accepting applications for the NASPGHAN GRADE Training Program, a new Society-funded opportunity for full members interested in becoming expert methodologists in guideline development.

Up to five full members will be selected to receive INGUIDE and GRADE training, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to support the development of high-quality, evidence-based NASPGHAN Practice Guidelines. Selected candidates will contribute to guideline development over a 2-3 year period and will also play a role in advancing Society education and training in GRADE methodology. This program offers a valuable opportunity to build specialized expertise while making a lasting contribution to NASPGHAN and the field.

You can review full program requirements here and submit your application by May 15 here.

Deadline Approaching: Submit Your 2026 NASPGHAN Award Nominations by April 30

Do you know a colleague whose leadership, service, or dedication deserves recognition? There’s still time to recognize a colleague whose work has made a meaningful impact on pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition.

Nominations for the 2026 NASPGHAN Awards remain open through April 30, 2026. These awards celebrate outstanding contributions across our field, including the Shwachman, Stallings Distinguished Service, Master Educator, and Teri Li Young Educator Awards.

Awardees will be announced at the NASPGHAN Annual Meeting, October 21–24 in San Diego, CA.

Submit a nomination and view full details here.

Questions? Email Steve Farace.

Still Need to Renew? Secure Your 2026 NASPGHAN Member Benefits Today

If your 2026 NASPGHAN membership renewal is still pending, we encourage you to complete it today. Renewing now restores access to JPGN and JPGN Reports, keeps you connected to Society initiatives, and ensures you receive the member-discounted registration rate when Annual Meeting registration opens this June.

Don’t risk a lapse in access or missing out on key benefits.

To renew, log in to the Member Center, review your profile under “My Account,” and click “Renew Now.”

For questions or assistance, contact membership@naspghan.org.

2026 NASPGHAN Foundation Grant Site Is Now Open

The 2026 NASPGHAN Foundation Grants application cycle is now open, offering a range of funding opportunities that support the future of pediatric gastroenterology.

Available grants span advanced fellowship training, research, advocacy, innovation, and allied health, helping to foster professional growth, support new ideas, and advance the field.

Members are encouraged to explore the full range of opportunities and consider which grants best align with their interests, projects, and career stage.

Whether you are pursuing specialized training, launching a research initiative, or advancing work in clinical care and advocacy, these awards are designed to help strengthen the pediatric GI community.

Applications are due July 1, 2026.

Explore the available grants and apply here!

NASPGHAN Joins Call to End Immigration Processing Delays for IMGs

NASPGHAN has joined the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics and 21 other national organizations on a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin urging prioritization and expedited immigration adjudications for medical students, resident physicians, and practicing physicians.

The request comes as Trump Administration immigration policies are creating uncertainty for physicians, medical trainees and researchers who came to the United States legally and who are now facing delays in decisions on their applications for visas, work permits, green cards and citizenship.

The letter describes how these delays are leading to the removal of qualified and vetted physicians from the U.S. health care system, including in underserved communities. The letter also emphasizes the impact of delays on medical trainees, whose positions are tied to academic calendars and ACGME requirements.