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Doing good while doing great: Austin Gastroenterology is redefining what it looks for in new hires — beyond clinical skill. The practice actively recruits gastroenterologists committed to serving diverse, underserved communities, and backs it up with free colonoscopies and grassroots outreach. Chair of recruiting Dr. Andy Tau says the spirit of inclusion is a Texan value, whatever you call it.
Austin Gastroenterology in Texas is putting a new spin on physician recruitment — one that prizes clinical excellence and a genuine commitment to community care. Dr. Andy Tau, the practice's chair of recruiting, says he's looking for gastroenterologists who are willing to step outside the clinic and serve patients who may not look like themselves, speak English, or have insurance.
The philosophy isn't just talk. The practice partners with People's Community Clinic of Austin to provide free colonoscopies to underserved patients, and physicians regularly show up at health fairs, community clinics, and cultural festivals across Austin to connect with residents who might otherwise never get screened.
On the politically charged nature of DEI in Texas, Tau reframes it simply: "Kindness and goodness to one's neighbor is a Texan value."
Key Takeaways:
Why it matters: Millions of Americans lack access to local gastroenterology care. Practices that embed community commitment into their hiring and outreach models could help close that gap — one colonoscopy at a time.
