The Joint Advisory Group on Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (JAG) operates within the Clinical Standards Department of the Royal College of Physicians.
It was established in 1994 under the auspices of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges [AMRC] specifically through the Royal College of Physicians, Royal College of Surgeons, Royal College of Radiology and the Royal College of General Practitioners. The JAG has a UK wide remit.
The JAG’s core objectives are:
- To agree and set acceptable standards for competence in endoscopic procedures
- To quality assure endoscopy units
- To quality assure endoscopy training
- To quality assure endoscopy services