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ACG provides a wide range of educational programs focusing on
clinically oriented topics for the GI professional. The following
describes the College’s online educational resources, national
and regional meetings, and other CME-accredited courses.
Online Educational Resources
Educational Meetings
Saturday with GI Experts / An Evening with GI Experts
An ACG educational series
Join colleagues at Saturday with GI Experts / An Evening with GI Experts, an ACG educational series. These courses will be offered throughout the United States in locations near where members work and live. Course Co-Directors have developed up to 10 modules consisting of specific disease state information as well as modules related to issues of practice management.
For 2008, ACG will offer live courses and webcast sessions. Register to attend the live program:
Register below for the Webcast!
- July 14 - Cleveland, OH - Registration will open soon!
Archived Webcasts. Free access for 30 days.
- April 22 - Philadelphia, PA
This webcast is complete. If you participted in the live webcast and filled out the evaluation form at the end of the webcast, you will recieve your CME certificate by e-mail. If you would like to review the recorded webcast, click here. The recorded webcast will be available for free for 30 days. If you have any questions, please call 301-263-9000.
- April 29 - Nashville, TN
This webcast is complete. If you participated in the live webcast and filled out the evaluation form at the end of the webcast, you will receive your CME certificate by e-mail. If you would like to review the recorded webcast, click here. The recorded webcast will be available for free for 30 days. If you have any questions, please call 301-263-9000.
- May 3 - Charlotte, NC
This webcast is complete. If you participated in the live webcast and filled out the evaluation form at the end of the webcast, you will receive your CME certificate by e-mail. The recorded webcast will be available soon. Continue to visit this website for updates.
The newest educational offering from ACG, the ACG
Education Universe is an online, self-directed CME program that
provides a way for all gastroenterologists to access outstanding
tools in preparing for the GI boards, recertification, or obtaining
necessary CME credits outside of the ACG meetings.
Users can choose what they want to learn about, the format of
the information, and how much time they want to devote to learning
at any given point. A wide variety of education materials including
lectures, journal articles, self-assessment test questions and
more will allow the user to define the specific parameters for
study to meet his or her needs and interest. The system will also
track how much CME users earn and can print certificates or a statement
of CME credits completed. ACG members can obtain CME credit at
reduced rates.
ACG’s companion resource to the Postgraduate Course is now
available online. This popular resource contains more than 300
questions. Questions are in single best answer or true/false format
and many include photographs and illustrations along with detailed
answers and annotated references. This resource provides a valuable
review for graduating fellows taking their GI Boards as well as
established practitioners looking for a broad clinical update.
To enter the Online Self-Assessment Test, click
here.
Learn more about ACG 2008 here!
Excellent faculty and a clinical focus make the ACG Annual Scientific
Meeting and Postgraduate Course the premier GI clinical event of
the year. Network with your peers, share experiences from your
practice, and get unparalleled access to faculty for in-depth discussions
on a broad range of cutting edge topics for the GI physician.
The ACG Annual Scientific Meeting offers you:
- The latest clinical information on key topics for the GI physician
- Plenary sessions and poster sessions that showcase research
and provide a wealth of patient-related clinical data and experiences
- Trainees’ Forum that allows young physicians to explore
career opportunities
- Industry exhibitions featuring the latest advances in gastrointestinal
technology and therapeutics
Future Meeting Dates:
ACG 2008, October 3-8, 2008 in Orlando, FL
ACG 2009, October 23-28, 2009 in San Diego, CA
ACG 2010, October 15-20, 2010 in San Antonio, TX
Held in conjunction with the ACG Annual Scientific Meeting, the
ACG Postgraduate Course is designed as a board review for the young
specialist preparing for the exam as well as a comprehensive update
in basic science and clinical gastroenterology for the GI physician.
At the ACG Postgraduate Course, you will:
- Learn better ways to integrate the newest tools in diagnosis
with the latest therapeutic/treatment alternatives to achieve
optimal outcomes
- Improve your awareness and ability to incorporate patient
care decision-making issues relating to common and not-so-common
GI patient conditions
- Enhance your overall capacity to frame effective disease management
strategies in your practice
In addition, attendees have the option to attend Learning Luncheons
that allow participants to explore, in greater detail, key topic
areas with nationally recognized experts.
Ideal for both new and established practitioners, the ACG Practice
Management Course provides attendees with the latest information
on practice development and enhancement. In addition to the live
program, course materials provide a wealth of information related
to operating a successful GI practice.
The Practice Management Course is held during the ACG Annual
Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course.
Taught by leading clinicians, ACG’s Recertification Course
is designed to help GI physicians prepare for the board recertification
process. A top-notch faculty is assembled to offer a four-hour
program on Friday evening at the Annual Scientific Meeting. These
GI experts review some of the types of questions and scientific
rationale you will need to be prepared to answer and be successful
in specific recertification component areas.
ACG sponsors regional meetings throughout the country, which provide
members an opportunity to interact with local and visiting faculty
on an intimate scale. Developed by the ACG Board of Governors in
cooperation with the ACG Educational Affairs Committee, these meetings
enable members to hear experts discuss recent research and practice
methods near where they live and practice.
ACG Chicago Regional Course
June 13-15, 2008
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
Chicago, IL
Agenda
Register Online
Brochure
Join colleagues for 2 ˝ days reviewing the latest clinical updates in GI and what is on the horizon that may impact your practice. Sessions highlight the latest in IBD and CRC, GERD and Barrett’s Esophagus, Liver, Challenges in Motility and Pancreas. You’ll also find sessions on New Technology Update, Conscious Sedation in Endoscopy (in adults and in children) and You Make the Case, an interactive session where the faculty will present four cases, the audience will be polled on treatment options they would consider and the faculty will then review the actual treatment option used. Luncheon breakout sessions (included in the registration fee) will be offered on Saturday. Sunday’s schedule wraps up with a session offering a variety of topics on GI and hepatology. Course Directors for the ACG Chicago Regional Course are Naga P. Chalasani, MD, FACG and Jay Goldstein, MD, FACG.
Hotel Accommodations
Headquarters Hotel: The course will be held at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers located on the Chicago River and within walking distance to the Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, Millennium Park, and the Art Institute. It offers fine and casual dining, room service, in-room high-speed internet access, a full-service Business Center, and a state-of-the art Fitness Center. To make your reservations please call 877-242-2558. The special ACG rate is $209.00 ++ per night plus tax. Reservations must be made no later than May 18, 2008, to receive the special meeting rate. Reference the American College of Gastroenterology meeting when making your reservation. Check-in is 3:00 pm. Checkout is 12:00 noon. The hotel accepts American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover Card, JCB, MasterCard and Visa. Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers is located at 301 East North Water Street, Chicago, IL 60611.
Area Attractions
There is so much to do and see within walking distance from the hotel. The Navy Pier includes parks, gardens, shops, restaurants and more. Take a ride on the ferris wheel, carousel, wave swinger, a 3D ride, or have a quick round of miniature golf. You can also rent a bike and ride one of the bike trails along Lake Michigan. If you are seeking world-class art, the Art Institute of Chicago offers some of the best in the world. If shopping is what you seek, the Magnificent Mile is a shopper’s paradise with hundreds of well-known, high-end retailers. If you want to see the entire city with one glance, visit the Skydeck at the top of the Sears Tower.
More Information
For more information about the meeting, call ACG at 301-263-9000. For more information about the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, visit their website at www.sheratonchicago.com. For more information on area attractions in Chicago, visit www.choosechicago.com.
ADA Compliance: Attendees of this ACG Regional Course who need additional reasonable accommodations or who have special needs, including dietary needs, should contact the ACG office at 301-263-9000 no later than June 2, 2008.
Continue
to visit this page for updates.
Each year ACG sponsors the ACG National Fellows Forum, the
North American Conference of GI Fellows (NACGF), the Second Year
Fellows Course, and the Trainees Forum. Announcements regarding
these meetings are made on the ACG website and directly to Program
Directors. For more information on Trainees’ meetings
for 2008, click here.
Periodically, ACG endorses non-ACG educational programs. These
programs are reviewed by ACG for their content. Upon approval by
ACG, the College endorses the meeting and will include information
on this website. ACG does not provide the CME for the endorsed
courses. To determine if CME is being offered at any of these programs,
please contact the course director.
Continue to visit this site to learn of additional ACG-Endorsed
Courses for 2008.
Are there any topics you would like to see included in the next
ACG meeting program? We’d like to hear from you. Share your
comments with us being clicking on annualmeeting@acg.gi.org to
email your suggestions. We welcome your input.
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