Friday Courses
Receive in-depth updates on the latest in GI and hepatology, endoscopy, and practice management when you attend one or more of the optional Friday courses. Six courses are offered: four half-day courses, the GI Pathology & Imaging Course, the Practice Management Summit, the ACG Advanced Practice Provider Leadership Summit, and the Women’s Initiative for Success & Empowerment in Gastroenterology Leadership Course; one evening course, the Guide to the Guidelines Course; and one full-day course, the ASGE/ACG Endoscopy Course.
Please note: The What's New in GI Pharmacology course will be offered ONLY as an ON-DEMAND course. View the agenda here.
ACG Guide to the Guidelines Course
Friday, October 9, 2026 | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Central Time (CT)
Course Directors/Faculty: Brennan Spiegel, MD, MSHS, FACG, and Hetal A. Karsan, MD, FACG
Join us for the third annual ACG "Guide to the Guidelines" (G2G) course for a fun, vignette-based journey through the ACG clinical practice guidelines! This course is designed to redefine professional development in gastroenterology with its innovative approach to learning. With interactive teaching led by Dr. Brennan Spiegel and Dr. Hetal Karsan, this entertaining program includes interactive discussions and challenging multiple-choice questions to sharpen your clinical reasoning and prove your knowledge. With the wealth of practical experience brought by our experienced faculty, G2G is designed to sharpen your acumen in both academic and private practice arenas. Don’t get FOMO! Whether you’re a new trainee or an experienced GI sage, be sure to register for this can’t miss educational symposium and bring the best of GI knowledge to your practice, exclusively through the ACG’s G2G course.
Expected Outcomes:
By participating in this course, attendees will gain a nuanced understanding of the ACG guidelines, improved confidence in their clinical practice, and an enhanced ability to provide high-quality care to their patients. Furthermore, this course aims to create a community of practice among gastroenterologists, fostering ongoing dialogue and collaboration. Attendees will review the ACG guidelines after this course to further hone their expertise.
| Friday, October 9, 2026 | All events are offered in Central Time (CT) | |
|---|---|
| 2:00 pm | Welcome and Course Overview |
| 2:15 pm | Part I: Guideline Vignettes |
| 3:20 pm | Break |
| 3:40 pm | Part II: Guideline Vignettes |
| 4:45 pm | Rapid Review |
| 5:00 pm | Course Adjourns |
