General Information

Pre-Registration
You may pre-register for the ACG Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course, and other half-day and full-day optional programs in one of three ways:

Print the registration form here

On-Site Registration
After September 24, registration will only be available on-site at the ACG Registration Desk at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on a space available basis only. Pre-registration is strongly recommended.

Cancellation
Written notice of cancellation and requests for refunds must be received by the College’s office by September 24, 2010. After this date, no refunds will be possible. Registration cancellations are not accepted by telephone. An explanation must be provided in writing. There will be a $50 administrative fee assessed for cancellation of any paid event. Refunds will be issued after the meeting.

Meeting Materials
Meeting materials (including name badges and optional event tickets) will be available for pick-up on-site at the ACG Registration Desk beginning on Friday, October 15.

Annual Scientific Meeting
There is no registration fee for ACG Members (including FACG and MACG), Residents/Trainee/Candidate Members and Allied Health Members. In addition, Residents/Non-Member Trainees will have their registration fee waived if they provide a letter from their Program Director indicating they are currently in training. Guests/Non-Member Physicians/Exhibitors are required to submit a registration fee. Non-Member Allied Health Professionals are also required to submit a registration fee. Tickets for the optional breakfast sessions on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday may be purchased for an additional charge by indicating your preference on the registration form. All registrants of the Annual Scientific Meeting will receive a copy of the meeting syllabus. Attendees of the optional Breakfast Sessions will receive an additional syllabus which includes the presentations for all breakfast sessions.

Annual Postgraduate Course
A comprehensive syllabus with a separate self-assessment examination will be included. Registration forms will be processed in order of receipt and must be accompanied by payment of the registration fee in full. All pre-registrations received prior to September 24, 2010, will be acknowledged. The Postgraduate Course again offers registrants the opportunity to participate in the optional Learning Luncheon programs. Participation will be by pre-registration only. There are a limited number of participants who may attend each Learning Luncheon. Because participation is limited in each session, you will need to provide your top three Learning Luncheon choices when completing your pre-registration form. There is a separate charge for the Learning Luncheons.

Optional Friday Courses, Friday, October 15
Optional Friday courses to be offered at ACG 2010 include:

• Pathology and Imaging in the Evaluation of GI Disease
• What’s New in GI Pharmacology Course
• Practice Management Course
• Recertification Course

In addition, the ASGE will offer a one-day Endoscopy course. Separate registration fees apply for all optional Friday courses.

GI Mid-level Provider Opportunities
ACG will offer two GI Mid-level Provider optional opportunities: on Sunday, during the Learning Luncheon sessions and on Monday, during the optional Breakfast Sessions.

Accreditation

The American College of Gastroenterology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The ACG designates these educational activities for a maximum as noted below of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Each physician should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Additional CME credits are provided for attendees of the optional Learning Luncheons and Breakfast Sessions

Hotel Accommodations

ACG offers a selection of hotels for attendees to choose from. Visit the Hotel and Airfare page for more information on accommodations and rates.

The ACG Store

Postgraduate Course and Annual Meeting syllabi, as well as other educational materials will be available for purchase at the ACG Store. ACG logo items, such as jackets, golf shirts, mugs and mouse pads will also be available. ACG Store hours are:

Friday, October 15
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Saturday, October 16
8:00 am - 5:15 pm

Sunday, October 17
8:00 am - 5:15 pm

Monday, October 18
8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Tuesday, October 19
8:00 am - 6:15 pm

Wednesday, October 20
8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Americans with Disability Act (ADA)

Attendees at the ACG Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course who need additional reasonable accommodations or who have special needs should contact the ACG office no later than September 24, 2010.

On-Site Child Care

Continue to check this website for details.

ACG Auxiliary Tours

Space is limited: Sign-up early for tours to guarantee a spot on the bus. Auxiliary Members will receive priority notification of sign-up for the early-bird special in the mail.

Texas Hill Country Experience: Fredericksburg, TX
Saturday, October 16th, Depart 8:30am, Return 4:00pm
Cost: $40 early bird special, $45 regular price

Board your deluxe motor coach and depart for a tour to Fredericksburg, located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country about an hour north of San Antonio. While you sit back and relax with a drink and snack, a professional guide will relate stories of the German pioneers, Comanche Indians and all the delightful legends of the customs and traditions of the area. Fredericksburg is a colorful and cultural blend of architecture, cuisine, art, music and friendly people. For over a century, local artisans, winemakers, craftsmen and shop owners have been mixing German heritage with Texan hospitality to create the kind of place you'll want to return to time and time again. The city retains touches of its Old World heritage. The streets are broad and clean and the old sturdy buildings of native limestone are so typical of Texas German communities. Enjoy spending the day shopping and browsing among an endless variety of one of a kind stores and boutiques, visiting the National Museum of the Pacific War, or relaxing in German-style biergartens and schnitzelhausers. There is something for everyone!

Time permitting: On the way back, a stop at Wildseed Farms, the largest working wildflower farm in the U.S., for beautiful scenery, walking trails, photo opportunities, and unique gifts.

Shop Until You Drop: San Marcos Outlet Mall
Sunday, October 17th, Depart 10:30am, Return 4:00pm
Cost: $20 early bird special, $25 regular price

Enjoy a short and relaxing ride in a deluxe motor coach to one of the most visited outlet malls in the U.S. Upon arriving, instructions and directions will be given concerning the shopping area, time to return to the bus and best shops for bargains! Voted best outlet in Texas, the San Marcos Outlet Mall is the third largest outlet mall in the U.S. This is a shopper's delight!

For more about the ACG Auxiliary click here.

Click here to view the Preliminary Program for the full ACG 2010 agenda, including paper and poster presentations.