The Division of Gastroenterology is pleased to recognize several recent accomplishments and contributions from our faculty.
Andrew Gawron, MD
Andrew J. Gawron, MD, PhD, was recognized for his contributions as an IMPACT (Integrating Medicine and Policy to Achieve Health Care Transformation) ambassador. He presented at the inaugural IMPACT Symposium and participated in a morning session focused on PCORI mechanisms.
John Erikson Yap, MD
John Erikson Yap, MD, MBA, MHA, has been named the new American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Governor for Utah.
Priscila Santiago, MD
Priscila Santiago Liberato de Mattos, MD, completed the International Bowel Ultrasonography Curriculum in IBD and became certified in May 2026. She now incorporates intestinal ultrasound into her IBD clinic and has also joined the fellowship recruitment committee.
Daryl Ramai, MD
Daryl R. Ramai, MD, MPH, MSc, and his mentee secured two oral plenary presentations at ACG 2026:
Plenary Session 3B: Biliary / Pancreas
Presentation #51: Efficacy of EUS-Guided Gallbladder Drainage in Acute Cholecystitis With Contained Perforation: An International Multi-Center Study
Plenary Session 2A: Colon / Colorectal Cancer Prevention
Presentation #24: Declining Rates of Colectomy for Non-Malignant Colonic Polyps in the Era of Advanced Endoscopic Resection: Results from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program