In this special podcast episode, Gut Talk host Sameer Berry, MD, interviews his co-host William Chey, MD, to look back at the lessons learned throughout the milestones in his career, and discuss what lies ahead for his year as ACG president.

· Intro 1:11

· Looking back, are there Gut Talk episodes that stand out to you as being particularly memorable? 1:55

· Berry and Chey on common themes in past episodes. 4:46

· Where did you grow up and what were your childhood/early adult years like? 9:19

· Do you think your father being a division chief inspired you? 14:01

· Were there other times your father influenced you? 15:10

· Tell us more about the decisions you have made throughout your training […] Were there other influences that still guide you today? 16:58

· Are there lessons that your mentors left you with in terms of how to be a leader and think creatively? 19:50

· What about guidance you have given as a mentor? […] What advice would you give to those who want to have a leadership career within academics in today's climate? 22:10

· What does the honor of being ACG president mean to you? How did your involvement with the ACG come to be? 26:58

· What does the day-to-day look like as president of the college, and what are some of the key initiatives you are going to work on this year? 30:29

· What are some of the things that excite you most for the future of the college, the GI specialty and the health care industry? 34:26

· Thank you, Bill 37:33

· Thanks for listening 37:55

William D. Chey, MD, AGAF, FACG, is chief and professor in the division of gastroenterology and hepatology at the University of Michigan, where he leads research on diet and nutrition and their impact on functional bowel disorders. He is also co-host of Healio's Gut Talk podcast. Chey is the president of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) for the 2025–2026 term. We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to [email protected]. Follow us on X @HealioGastro @sameerkberry @umfoodoc.

Disclosures: Berry and Chey report no financial disclosures.