ATLANTA—The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation has given its 2025 Rosenthal Award for Volunteer Leadership to Dr. Aja McCutchen. This honor recognizes volunteers who demonstrate exceptional leadership and make extraordinary contributions to improving the quality of life for patients and families affected by inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Dr. McCutchen is clinical chair of United Digestive, a leading physician practice-management organization serving GI physicians and gastroenterology practices nationwide. The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation highlighted Dr. McCutchen’s high-impact volunteer service across nearly every aspect of its mission. Her contributions include facilitating support groups, leading the Atlanta Morning of Culture event, serving as a Torch Gala Premiere Physician, and being a prominent advocate within the IBD healthcare professional community.
“I am deeply honored to receive the Rosenthal Award from the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation,” McCutchen said. “It has been a privilege to serve and advocate for IBD patients and their families. Seeing the resilience of this community inspires me every day, and I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the Foundation’s vital work.”
Dr. John Suh, chief medical officer of United Digestive, commended Dr. McCutchen on this remarkable achievement.
“Dr. McCutchen exemplifies the values of leadership, compassion, and dedication that United Digestive strives for every day,” Suh said. “Her commitment to improving the lives of IBD patients and advancing gastroenterology is inspiring. We are incredibly proud of her contributions to both the Foundation and our organization.”
Dr. McCutchen received the award during the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s Annual Volunteer Awards Dinner on March 6, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
