ACG Southern Regional Postgraduate Course

Program Description andAccreditation/CMEThe field of gastroenterology continues to experience anintroduction of new and novel diagnostic techniques andtherapeutic options affecting numerous areas of GI diseasemanagement and patient care. This program is designed toexplore those areas which the gastroenterologist often facesin clinical practice and will address management updates ina variety of gastrointestinal and hepatic areas. Several broadtopics will be explored including management of patientswith Barrett’s esophagus, endoscopic emergencies, enteralstenting, evaluation of cystic lesions of the pancreas, qualityin colonoscopy, GERD, celiac disease, C. difficile, inflammatorybowel disease, and the liver topics of hepatitis B, C andNAFLD. Smaller breakout sessions with the experts will be offeredas well as hands-on endoscopy sessions and a featuredpresentation over lunch on health policy.This program is designed for gastroenterologists, primary carephysicians, nurses, physician assistants and nurse practitionersinterested in the latest information on diagnostic GI andstate of the art treatment of these illnesses.The American College of Gastroenterology is accredited bythe Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Educationto provide continuing medical education for physicians.The American College of Gastroenterology designates this liveactivity for a maximum of 11.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.Physicians should claim only the credit commensuratewith the extent of their participation in the activity.Hands-on sessions provide a valuable learning opportunityfor attendees, though no CME will be provided.ACG’sHepatitis SchoolFor Physicians, Physician Assistants,Nurse Practitioners and NursesAn Intensive Clinical Update onHepatitis C ManagementFriday, December 6, 20138:00 am - 4:30 pmMake plans to attend ACG’s Hepatitis School tobe offered in conjunction with the ACG SouthernRegional Postgraduate Course.This day-long interactive educational program will takeplace Friday, December 6, 2013, at the Omni NashvilleHotel. Register now! Agenda and additional courseinformation will be available soon.AccommodationsThe program will be held at the Omni Nashville Hotel indowntown Nashville, Tennessee. Opening in fall 2013, thehotel is connected to the Country Music Hall of Fame andMuseum and within walking distance to Music Row. Closeto all the major attractions of Music City, U.S.A., the Omnialso boasts culinary and entertainment venues includinglive music space and outdoor dining, a spa, state of theart fitness center and rooftop pool. Make your reservationsearly for the Omni Nashville Hotel, located on Fifth Avenuebetween Demonbreun Street and Korean Veterans Boulevardin Nashville, TN. Visit www.omnihotels.com/nashville formore information about the hotel.To make reservations, please contact the Omni Nashville Hotelat 1-888-444-6664. Special meeting rates per night are$179 plus tax (tax is currently 15.25%) for single or doublerooms. Additional fees of service charge and tax may apply.The hotel accepts American Express, MasterCard, Visa, CarteBlanche, and Diners Club. Reservations must be made byNovember 14, 2013. There are a limited number of roomsavailable at the meeting rate. There is no guarantee thatrooms will be available up to the deadline date, and there isno guarantee that rooms will be available at the ACG meetingrate. Rates quoted are on a space available basis only. OnceACG’s room block is sold out, the hotel may charge a higherrate for any additional rooms made available. Cancellationsmade within 48 hours of arrival will be penalized for onenight’s room and tax. Cancellations made prior to 48 hourswill not be penalized. Guest room internet fees and fitnesscenter access fees will be waived for ACG attendees.RegistrationThe registration fee includes a course syllabus. All registrantsmust pay the full registration fee; one-day registration orother partial registration is not available. Full refund of registrationfees will be given, less a $25 administrative fee, ifwritten notice of cancellation is received by ACG by November15, 2013. No refunds will be given after this date. Attendeesmay register by submitting the enclosed registrationform with payment in U.S. funds to the College headquartersby fax to 301-263-9025, by mail to ACG, 6400 GoldsboroRoad, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20817, or online at gi.org/education-and-meetings/regional-meetings.More InformationFor more information about this ACG meeting, call ACG at301-263-9000. Americans with Disabilities Act: Attendeesof this ACG Course who need additional reasonable accommodationsor who have special needs (including dietaryneeds) should contact the ACG office at 301-263-9000 nolater than November 15, 2013.Visit gi.org/education-and-meetings/regional-meetings.