Vision

To become the organization looked to around the world as the leader in development and dissemination of information about the esophagus.

Mission

• To promote the exchange of scientific and medical knowledge of the esophagus among specialists in the field including physicians, surgeons, basic scientists, other health professionals and members of related industries.

• To maintain interchange with organizations and industries interested in esophageal and related diseases.
  

• To encourage basic and clinical research in fields related to the esophagus.
  

• To promote the professional and educational development of individuals interested in the esophagus and related diseases and to encourage, represent, and sponsor individuals who have entered this field.