The JAG was established in 1994 under the auspices of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges [AMRC] specifically through the RCsP, RCsS, RCR and the RCGP. Much of the business of the JAG is done by Committees and supported by a small central administration team.

Executive JAG Committee

The JAG Committee is an executive board, responsible for agreeing and setting policy and strategy and advising its constituent bodies and other significant organisations (such as the GMC, DH, and NHS) on standards and quality.

The Committee provides a forum for gaining professional consensus and agreement on standards in endoscopy. It also advises on suitable processes and frameworks to quality assure and enhance those standards. The Committee is supported by three Quality Assurance Working Groups, and receives regular reports from these Groups.

JAG Administration Team

The JAG Central Office is based at the Royal College of Physicians of London. The team is primarily responsible for the management of all JAG related activities including; Committee support, Certification visits, trainee portfolio certification and communications.