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A PERSONAL WELCOME

You belong here.

Together, let’s improve endometriosis care.

Adel Shervin, MD
Adel Shervin, MD Founder & Chairman, GEM

Welcome. I am glad you are here.

Whether you are living with endometriosis, supporting someone you love, or caring for patients, you have a place in GEM, and we cordially welcome you.

I have had the privilege of dedicating more than four decades to the care of women living with endometriosis. As a gynecologist, minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon (MIGS), teacher and mentor, I have seen how deeply this disease affects patients and families.

Yet the most enduring lessons have not come from lecture halls or operating rooms, but from the women themselves. Their experiences, courage and perseverance inspired me to establish GEM.

GEM’S MAIN OBJECTIVE

Five pillars for lasting change.

A focused agenda for expert care, accountable surgery, stronger research and earlier diagnosis.

  1. Subspecialty Recognition

    Establish endometriosis as a recognized subspecialty with standardized, competency-based training and board certification.

  2. Centers of Excellence

    Develop specialized endometriosis treatment centers that combine expert treatment and multispecialty care.

  3. Surgical Video Documentation

    Make the complete, unedited surgical video a permanent part of the patient’s medical record, with informed consent.

  4. Research

    Increase funding and expand research to develop better treatments and reliable, noninvasive diagnostic tests.

  5. Education

    Expand education for patients and physicians to support early recognition and timely referral for specialized treatment.

GEM is advancing a unified effort from the United States to turn these five pillars into lasting improvements in endometriosis care. Together, we can urge healthcare leaders, governmental agencies, and policymakers to adopt, implement, and uphold these standards—improving care, reducing suffering, and advancing research.

Patients deserve to be heard and receive guidance. Families deserve understanding and support. Physicians deserve opportunities to share knowledge and improve care. We would be honored to have you beside us.

With warm regards, Adel Shervin, MDAdel Shervin 医学博士

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