AGIP – Association of GI Physiology Professions
The Association of Gastrointestinal Physiology Professions (AGIP) is an Associate group within the British Society of Gastroenterology, inaugurated in 1991.
AGIP is a member and active participant of the Professional Bodies Council, Academy of Healthcare Science which aims for a clear ‘One Voice’ to represent the majority of over 65,000 people working in the profession of Healthcare Science across the UK.
Below you can find useful information on current practice and training. If you would like to join AGIP please see the membership section below. If you have any queries please email us at [email protected]
AGIP Resources
NewWave
NewWave is the official and only newsletter of AGIP, which has been in circulation since 1998. NewWave was reformatted into an e-newsletter in 2011 and is produced and sent to its members quarterly.
The aim of the e-newsletter is to keep its members up to date and informed of recent developments. This will be achieved by providing its members with articles and featured abstracts, information on forthcoming meetings and any other relevant information that may be of interest.
If you have any information that you feel may be of interest to AGIP members (articles, forthcoming meetings, adverts etc.) then please feel free to get in touch with the current NewWave editor: Gemma Norris.
Read previous issues here.
Guidelines
Agreed AGIP consent form for Oesophageal High Resolution Manometry (HRM) & 24 hour pH/Impedance Studies (Suggest check with Trust before using)
Agreed AGIP Guidelines for High Resolution Anorectal Manometry (HR-ARM)
Agreed AGIP Guidelines for Oesophageal High Resolution Manometry (HRM)
Contraindications to High Resolution Anorectal Manometry (HR-ARM) - For further information, please see the April 2024 issue of NewWave.
More BSG AGIP related guidelines and guidance can be found here
Handbook
The AGIP handbook provides information about the association’s policies including membership, training and requirements for CPD.
COVID-19 Advice
There are currently no COVID-19 restrictions in the UK however staff and patients should stay at home if exhibiting flu like symptoms. The NHS encourages vaccination against both flu and COVID-19 for all frontline staff. Physiology departments should follow local trust guidance on infection control for aerosol producing procedures.

Membership
Associate membership is through the BSG by going to the BSG “become a member” page and selecting the AGIP membership plan. Applicants should be a health professional currently working in a GI physiology department with at least one year’s experience. A copy of your CV will need to be reviewed by the membership secretary. More information can be found in the handbook.
Accredited Independent Healthcare Professional in GI Physiology
Those with sufficient experience in GI physiology testing can register for independent practitioner status with AGIP.
Criteria
- Are Associate members of AGIP (BSG)
- Are registered where possible (e.g., RCCP, RCN, HCPC etc)
- Have obtained appropriate academic qualifications and professional competencies through one of our two approved training routes, namely:
- Scientist Training Programme for Gastrointestinal Physiology (Modernising Scientific Careers) or,
- Accredited Scientific Practice (ASP) route – N.B. a total of three years’ experience is required (including the time taken to complete the course)
AGIP Accredited Independent Healthcare Practitioner CPD Forms
Accredited practitioners will need to show evidence of CPD every two years or risk losing their accredited status. Please complete this using the links below.
Application to become a fellow of AGIP
Fellowship status will be available to…
a) Accredited Independent Healthcare Professionals in GI Physiology who:-
- Have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in GI Physiology
- Have taken an active role in the Association
- Are considered by the committee to have made an outstanding contribution to GI Physiology
b) Affiliated Members with no clinical experience who:
- Fulfil the criteria for fellowship as above
- Have been employed in academic research or development or teaching
Those members who have attained the status of ‘Fellow’ would be recognised as having the appropriate experience to give expert advice in their field of practice. Such individuals must be proposed by two Fellows of AGIP, scrutinised by the Accreditation Committee and ratified by the full Committee. Fellows may use the designatory letters FAGIP.
Training
Training Pathways
AGIP has established the Accredited Scientific Practice (ASP) programme which enables employers to develop bespoke short courses to meet the training needs of its Healthcare Science workforce. Other training routes include the Scientific Training Pathway and applying for Equivalence.
Equivalence and Portfolio Examples
Those with sufficient experience may be able to apply for equivalence.
Equivalence and Portfolio Examples Supporting Information
Example portfolio - recent graduate
Committee Members
Title | First Name | Surname | Position | Committee Position | Date Elected | End of Term |
Dr | Rami | Sweis | President | President | 2024 | 2027 |
Mrs | Samantha | Scott | Chair | Chair | 2024 | 2027 |
Ms | Joanne | Hayes | Honorary Treasurer | Committee Member | 2022 | 2025 |
Mrs | Deepa | Solanki | Minutes Secretary | Committee Member | 2024 | 2027 |
Mr | John | Gallagher | Education Secretary | Committee Member | 2024 | 2027 |
Dr | Tanya | Miller | Accreditation Officer | Committee Member | 2022 | 2025 |
Mr | John | Hayman | Symposium Secretary | Committee Member | 2024 | 2027 |
Miss | Gemma | Norris | Publication (Inc. New Wave) Secretary | Committee Member | 2022 | 2025 |
Mr | Gianni | Raise | IQIPS Representative | Committee Member | 2024 | 2027 |
Dr | Mark | Scott | Lower GI Representative | Committee Member | 2022 | 2025 |
Mr | Andres | Vales | Communications Officer | Committee Member | 2024 | 2027 |
Mr | Warren | Jackson | Paediatric Representative | Committee Member | 2024 | 2027 |
Paediatric Representative |
*** Paediatric Representative: Helena Gorick stepped down with immediate effect on 04/03/2025.**
Deputies
There will be no deputy positions from 2025 onwards
Title | First Name | Surname | Position | Committee Position | Date Elected | End of Term |
Dr | Emma | Jones | Deputy Education Secretary | Committee Member | 2022 | 2025 |
Ms | Lucy | Griffin | Deputy Paediatric Representative | Committee Member | 2024 | 2025 |
Honorary Fellows of AGIP
- John Bancewicz
- Paul Barham
- John de Caesecker
- Graeme Duthie
- Robert Heading
- Brian Jonnston
- Michael Kahm
- John Lennard-Jones
- William Owen
- Anne Pryde
- Janet Wilson
Fellows of AGIP
- Warren Jackson
- Katherine Noble
- Elisa Wrightham
- Tanya Miller
Retired Fellows
- Angela Anggiash
- Josephine Barlow
- Graham Buckton
- Paddy Byrne
- David Evans
- Angela Gardiner
- Kevin Haylett
- Julie Hogan
- Lesley Irvine
- Lena Payne
- Lynne Smith
- Jane Stratford
- Patricia Vales
Last updated: 29th April 2025 | Next review: September 2025 |