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. Five courses are offered: three half-day courses, the GI Pathology and Imaging Course, the What’s New in GI Pharmacology Course, and the Practice Management Summit; one evening course, the Guide to the Guidelines; and one full-day course, the ASGE Endoscopy Course.

ACG Guide to the Guidelines Course

Friday, October 25, 2024 | 6:45 pm – 9:30 pm Eastern Time

Course Directors/Faculty: Brennan M. Spiegel, MD, MSHS, FACG, and Hetal A. Karsan, MD, FACG

Join us for the inaugural ACG "Guide to the Guidelines" (G2G) course for a fun, vignette-based journey through the ACG clinical practice guidelines! This new course is set to redefine professional development in gastroenterology with its innovative approach to learning. Stay awake and alert as we navigate the essential GI pearls of wisdom through a series of real-world clinical scenarios. 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 25, 2024 | ALL TIMES ARE LISTED IN THE EASTERN TIME ZONE
6:45 pm Welcome and Course Overview
7:00 pm Part I: Guideline Vignettes
8:05 pm Break
8:20 pm Part II: Guideline Vignettes
9:10 pm Rapid Review
9:30 pm Course Adjourns