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Gastroenterology Division celebrates 75 years
The Division of Gastroenterology was founded in 1949 by Dr. Wade Volwiler and was one of the first divisions to comprise the newly formed Department of Medicine.
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Jason Dominitz
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Jason Dominitz elected president of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
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Maggie Walker elected to Washington Academy of Physician Associates board
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Rachel Issaka
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Rachel Issaka receives two prestigious awards from the American Gastroenterological Society
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Population Health Colorectal Cancer Screening Program receives National Achievement Award
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Rachel Issaka
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Rachel Issaka receives two prestigious awards from the American Gastroenterological Society
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Dr. Tisha Wang
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