Barbara Jung and Gerald Tolbert - AGA Equity Focused Future Leaders Program Scholarship

Department Chair Dr. Barbara Jung and her husband, Assistant Dean Dr. Gerald Tolbert, have established the Barbara Jung and Gerald Tolbert - AGA Equity Focused Future Leaders Program Scholarship.

This scholarship will support four scholarships for the Future Leaders Program for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds that are American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Future Leaders or those that come from institutions that cannot support participation of an emerging leader into the AGA Future Leaders Program. The scholarship will start in 2024 and run for 20 years.

The Future Leaders Program, an AGA leadership pathway, positions early career GIs on a track to impact the organization and the field. The program curriculum empowers participants with purposeful opportunities to network, connect with mentors, develop leadership skills, and learn about AGA’s governance and operations while advancing their careers and supporting the profession. 

Dr. Jung is currently president of the AGA.