2017 Canadian Association of Gastroenterology Educational Needs Assessment Report
The annual survey of Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (CAG) members' educational needs was conducted via an online survey sent to 1036 CAG members in March 2016. A total of 100 individuals responded to the survey, of which 95 went on to rate educational topics. Similar to previous years, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) topics were most in demand for future educational events. Other highly rated areas were endoscopic techniques and therapeutics, nutrition in IBD, live endoscopy, celiac disease, upper GI bleeding, NAFLD, nonreflux esophageal disorders, and radiological imaging modalities for GI disorders. 
 
The purpose of the CAG needs assessment was to provide guidance to the Executive and CAG Education Affairs on areas of greatest educational need. Conducting a needs assessment is a requirement for accreditation of educational events in accordance with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.