american college of gastroenterology (acg): annual scientific meeting

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

Pre-registration Deadline Friday, September 28, 2012

Housing Deadline Wednesday, September 26, 2012

ACG 2012 Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course

october 19-24, 2012

Join Us for ACG 2012 2

Education Overview 3

Schedule at a Glance 3

Friday Courses 5

Three-day Clinical Review 11

Annual Postgraduate Course 11

Annual Scientific Meeting 17

ACG’s Hands-on Workshop Center 17

GI Fellows / Trainee Events 23

General Information 24

Hotel and Travel Information 26

Registration Information 27

Registration Form 28

Exhibit Hall 30

What to Do and See in Las Vegas 31

Table of Contents

Dear Colleagues,

It’s time to make plans to attend ACG 2012, ACG’s Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course, the premier GI clinical event of the year. This year’s meeting will be held at The Venetian in Las Vegas October 19th-24th.

Attend and you will hear both internationally known experts and rising stars in the field of gastroenterology and hepatology present the latest clinical updates on GI and liver disorders. Learn what will impact your practice in the not-so-distant future. Get the answers you seek, exchange ideas with colleagues, and get access to experts at ACG 2012.

The educational program is designed with the busy GI clinician in mind. Customize your schedule and join colleagues for one or more of the Friday special interest courses, the outstanding Postgraduate Course on Saturday

and Sunday, and the Annual Scientific Meeting from Monday to Wednesday. Developed by clinical gastroenterologists for gastroenterologists, ACG 2012 is designed to meet your continuing education needs. Come for some or all of the sessions and enhance your abilities as an expert gastroenterologist. ACG 2012 continues our tradition of a manageable meeting: you won’t find dozens of sessions taking place at the same time, forcing you to miss a topic of interest to you. Learn more about the educational program beginning on page 5.

At ACG 2012 you will find:

• Educational sessions that will enhance your care of patients and improve the efficiency of your practice

• Cutting-edge research presented by colleagues from the U.S. and abroad

• Networking events to allow you to connect with old colleagues and make new contacts

• An exhibit hall showcasing the latest advances in technology and therapeutics

ACG’s popular Hands-on Workshop Center is back for a third year. Located in a special area of the Exhibit Hall, leading experts will demonstrate the latest techniques to small groups of attendees using the most advanced devices and equipment. The Hands-on Workshop Center will open on Sunday, October 21st. There is no charge and attendees may register on site. Learn more on page 17.

The ACG Annual Meeting remains the ONLY major GI meeting that is still offered as a free member benefit. ACG members also receive discount registration rates for the Postgraduate Course and Friday courses. One reason why the College can continue to offer this member benefit is the participation of exhibitors in the Exhibit Hall, which offsets costs for the meeting; without this support the meeting in its current form would not be possible. I encourage every attendee to visit the Exhibit Hall while at ACG 2012 to thank exhibitors for their participation. A welcome reception will be held in the Exhibit Hall on Sunday, October 21st immediately following the Postgraduate Course. Take advantage of this opportunity to mingle with colleagues, while browsing the exhibits and posters.

I hope that you will join me in Las Vegas this fall. Take a couple days away from the office, recharge your mind, and reconnect with colleagues. Registration and housing for ACG 2012 are now open. I expect a record attendance so make plans early. Don’t miss the fun! You can find more information beginning on page 24. Learn more about what to do and see in Vegas on page 33.

Sincerely,

Lawrence R. Schiller, MD, FACG ACG President

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Education Overview

Friday, October 19 Optional Courses

Saturday, October 20 Postgraduate Course

6:00 am – 8:00 pm Registration

6:30 am – 8:00 am Continental Breakfast

7:00 am –12:30 pm Pathology and Imaging in the Evaluation of Gastrointestinal Disease Course

7:15 am – 5:00 pm ASGE–sponsored Course

7:30 am – 4:45 pm Practice Management Course

1:45 pm – 5:00 pm What’s New in GI Pharmacology Course

2:00 pm – 6:00 pm ACG Store

5:15 pm – 7:30 pm Negotiation and Networking Skills Workshop*

5:30 pm – 9:00 pm Recertification Preparation & Update Course



7:50 am – 5:00 pm Postgraduate Course

8:00 am – 10:00 am Auxiliary Registration/Hospitality Suite

8:00 am – 5:15 pm ACG Store

10:00 am – 10:30 am David Sun Lecture

12:20 pm – 1:35 pm Optional Learning Luncheons*

12:20 pm – 1:35 pm Career Opportunities for Women in GI Luncheon*

5:15 pm – 7:00 pm GI Jeopardy

Sunday, October 21 Postgraduate Course6:30 am – 7:45 am Trainees’ Forum with Continental Breakfast



7:50 am – 5:00 pm Postgraduate Course



12:20 pm – 1:35 pm Optional Learning Luncheons*

12:20 pm – 1:35 pm Trainees Luncheon*

Friday Courses Optional Friday courses include What’s New in GI Pharmacology, Pathology and Imaging in the Evaluation of Gastrointestinal Disease, the Practice Management Course, and the Recertification Preparation and Update Course. ASGE will also offer a one-day endoscopy course.

The Annual Postgraduate Course At the Postgraduate Course, held on Saturday and Sunday, you will find a comprehensive program delivered by well-known experts discussing the latest clinical updates in a variety of disease states. Sessions will focus on The Upper GI Tract, Colon Polyps and Colorectal Cancer, Endoscopic Techniques, Motility and Functional Disorders, IBD, Liver and more. Optional Learning Luncheons are offered both days of the Postgraduate Course.

Three-day Clinical Review The Three-day Clinical Review is ideal for the young specialist or seasoned professional. It includes both the What’s New in GI Pharmacology Course and the Pathology and Imaging in the Evaluation of Gastrointestinal Disease Course, which are held on Friday, plus the Annual Postgraduate Course, held on Saturday and Sunday.

Annual Scientific Meeting ACG’s Educational Affairs Committee has developed a comprehensive program that highlights the latest clinical information in GI and what’s on the horizon that may impact your practice. ACG members may attend the Annual Scientific Meeting for free. In addition to the general session, ACG will offer optional Breakfast Sessions on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday that highlight single topic issues.

Recertification Preparation and Update Course If recertification is in your near future, attend the Recertification Preparation and Update Course to help prepare for the exam. The Course will feature a new ACG module approved for self-evaluation of medical knowledge credit toward ABIM Maintenance of Certification. Learn more about the Recertification Preparation and Update Course on page 9.

Hands-on Workshop Center See experts demonstrate the latest tools and techniques at the ACG Hands-on Workshop Center. Located in the Exhibit Hall, attendees will see a variety of equipment and devices demonstrat-ed. While in the Workshop Center, you will also see popular video presentations from previous ACG courses with ACG’s Education Universe on Demand. The Hands-on Workshop sessions will take place Sunday-Tuesday in the Exhibit Hall. Learn more on page 17.

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Schedule at a Glance

Wednesday, October 24 Annual Scientific Meeting6:00 am – 12:15 pm Registration

6:45 am – 8:15 am Optional Breakfast Sessions*


8:30 am – 12:15 pm Annual Scientific Meeting

10:15 am – 10:45 am David Y. Graham Lecture

Sunday, October 21, continued Postgraduate Course

Monday, October 22 Annual Scientific Meeting

Tuesday, October 23 Annual Scientific Meeting

3:30 pm – 7:00 pm Exhibit Hall Opens

3:30 pm – 7:00 pm Hands-on Workshop Center

3:30 pm – 7:00 pm Job Forum

3:30 pm – 7:00 pm Poster Sessions

5:15 pm – 6:00 pm ACG Mentoring Program Reception

5:15 pm – 6:00 pm International Attendee Reception

5:15 pm – 6:00 pm Women and Minorities in GI Reception

5:15 pm – 7:00 pm Opening Welcome Reception

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Alumni Receptions






8:50 am – 9:15 am Presidential Address

10:00 am – 4:30 pm Exhibit Hall

10:00 am – 4:30 pm Hands-on Workshop Center

10:00 am – 4:30 pm Job Forum

10:05 am – 10:35 am Jerome Marks Memorial Lecture Special Lecture!

10:30 am – 11:30 am Exhibitor Theater

10:30 am – 4:00 pm Poster Sessions

12:45 pm – 1:15 pm Exhibitor Theater

12:45 pm – 2:15 pm Lunch Break

3:05 pm – 3:35 pm The American Journal of Gastroenterology Lecture

5:45 pm – 6:15 pm ACG Business Meeting and Reception to honor the President






10:00 am – 10:30 am J. Edward Berk Distinguished Lecture

10:00 am – 4:30 pm Exhibit Hall

10:00 am – 4:30 pm Hands-on Workshop Center

10:00 am – 4:30 pm Job Forum

10:30 am – 4:00 pm Poster Sessions


12:45 pm – 2:15 pm Lunch Break

4:30 pm – 5:00 pm Emily Couric Memorial Lecture

* Pre-registration required

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ACG’s Pathology and Imaging in the Evaluation of Gastrointestinal Disease Course includes four mini-sessions, each devoted to new developments and old problems of special interest to the clinical gastroenterologist in pathology and imaging in a specific portion of the GI tract. A popular biennial offering of the College, this year’s course expands the mini-session concept to include a combination lecture by a pathologist and a radiologist with the addition of endoscopic correlate images. The course faculty are recognized experts in their fields and pioneers in the development of new technologies and clinical paradigms. The course is designed primarily for clinicians in GI/hepatology as well as physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other advanced practice healthcare professionals interested in the clinical application of GI pathology and imaging.

Program Objectives At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:

• Describe current concepts relevant to radiology and pathology in the evaluation and treatment of patients with gastrointestinal disease.

• Evaluate findings of radiologic exams related to gastrointestinal disorders of the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, large intestine, liver, gallbladder and pancreas.

• Identify both basic and advanced pathology findings in patients with gastrointestinal illnesses through close examination of representative photomicrographs.

• Correlate typical radiology and pathology findings with endoscopic images reflective of both the normal and abnormal physiology and pathophysiology.

Pathology and Imaging in the Evaluation of Gastrointestinal Disease Course7:00 am – 12:30 pm

course co-directors: David A. Greenwald, MD, FACG Marta L. Davila, MD, FACG

Welcome and IntroductionDavid A. Greenwald, MD, FACG Marta L. Davila, MD, FACG

7:00 am Deep Insight into the GI Tract: Pathology and Imaging of the Small Bowel and PancreasPathologist: David N. Lewin, MD Radiologist: Cheri L. Canon, MD

8:05 am Q & A

8:15 am Liver Cells, Bile Ducts, Stones and More: Pathology and Imaging of the Liver and GallbladderPathologist: John T. Woosley, MD, PhD, FACG Radiologist: Gregory dePrisco, MD

9:35 am Q & A

9:40 am Break

10:00 am Swallowing and Digesting: Pathology and Imaging of the Esophagus and StomachPathologist: Rish Pai, MD, PhD Radiologist: Douglas S. Katz, MD

11:05 am Q & A

11:15 am Searching for Polyps, Tumors and IBD: Pathology and Imaging of the Colon and RectumPathologist: Robert D. Odze, MD, FACG Radiologist: David J. Vining, MD

12:20 pm Q & A

12:30 pm Adjourn

Optional Friday Courses

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Attend ACG’s What’s New in GI Pharmacology Course for an intensive review of key GI pharmacology, including comparisons and contrasts between conventional and emerging pharmacological treatment options. This three hour course will consist of lectures and Q & A sessions on such topics as alternative therapies for the IBD patient, and a review of appropriate vaccinations and their safety for patients on steroids, immunomodulators or biologic agents. Additional topics include understanding treatment options for hepatocellular carcinoma, determining available therapies that are safe and effective for the pregnant GI patient, using non-narcotic pain medications for the GI patient, and pharmacologic options for treating functional esophageal disorders. The course is designed primarily for physicians in GI/hepatology as well as physician assistants, nurse practitioners and other advanced practice healthcare professionals interested in the latest information on state-of-the-art treatment of these illnesses.

Welcome and IntroductionFrancis A. Farraye, MD, MSc, FACG Renée L. Young, MD, FACG

1:45 pm Evidence-based Alternative Therapies in IBDSunanda V. Kane, MD, MSPH, FACGUpdate on alternative therapies for IBD patients who have failed standard treatment.

2:10 pm The Use of Non-Narcotic Pain Medications in GastroenterologyLawrence R. Schiller, MD, FACGDiscuss current understanding of pain sensation and review the management of chronic gastrointestinal pain with TCAs, SNRIs, GABAergic drugs and anti-seizure medications.

2:35 pm A Gastroenterologist’s Guide to Vaccinating Your Patient on Steroids, Immunomodulators or Biologic AgentsFrancis A. Farraye, MD, MSc, FACGIdentify appropriate vaccinations and their safety for patients on steroids, immunomodulators or biologic agents.

3:00 pm Q & A

3:15 pm Break

3:30 pm Functional Esophageal Disorders: Pharmacologic Options

Philip O. Katz, MD, FACGReview the pathophysiology of functional esophageal disorders and their treatments.

3:55 pm Medication Use in PregnancyRenée L. Young, MD, FACGDetermine available pharmacological therapies that are safe and effective, and those to be avoided, for treatment of GI disorders in the pregnant patient.

4:20 pm Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Surgery, Embolization or Pharmacologic Therapy. Tailoring Treatment to the Clinical SituationMitchell L. Shiffman, MD, FACGPresent therapeutic options for hepatocellular carcinoma in different clinical scenarios.

4:45 pm Q & A

5:00 pm Adjourn

What’s New in GI Pharmacology Course1:45 pm – 5:00 pm

course co-directors: Francis A. Farraye, MD, MSc, FACG Renée L. Young, MD, FACG

“I found the course to be extremely

informative. The lecturers were top quality

and I will continue to attend this course in

the future! ”

ACG 2011 Attendee


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Session 1: The Changing and Uncharted – New Practice Models

7:30 am Welcome and IntroductionDaniel J. Pambianco, MD, FACG Karen L. Woods, MD, FACG

7:35 am GI Practice in 2012 and BeyondLawrence B. Cohen, MD, FACG, Chair, Practice Management CommitteeDefine and critique the practice models that support physician participation in various payment methodologies; and assess the differences in payment methodologies, such as bundling and case-based rates, and determine how each could impact the practice of gastroenterology.

8:00 am Washington Update: Is the Healthcare Reform Law Constitutional? A Review of the Supreme Court DecisionSpeaker TBDInvestigate the impact the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or its amendment will have on the practice of gastroenterology, from increased access of patients to healthcare services and reporting of healthcare outcomes to new models of physician payment.

8:40 am Partnering with a Healthcare SystemMarc Boom, MD, CEO of Methodist Hospital System, Houston, TexasDefine the FTC legal types of practice integration and how integration can help to overcome the financial struggles facing small and large group practices in the current environment.

9:20 am Methods of Integration in a Private Practice Model: Horizontal, Vertical or Not at All?Thomas M. Deas, Jr., MD, FACGDefine how private practice groups can legally integrate while remaining independent from hospitals or other corporate entities.

9:50 am Surviving the Changes: How to Remain an Independent PracticeMichael S. Morelli, MD, CPE, FACGIdentify strategies for maintaining the private practice of gastroenterology.

10:20 am Q & A

10:40 am Break

Learn innovative techniques and ideas that can be readily incorporated in your practice, whether large or small, and strategies for success from leaders in the area of practice management.

Strategies for Success: How to Navigate the Challenges and Opportunities in Gastroenterology is designed for gastroenterologists and practice administrators interested in acquiring, maintaining or expanding the skills needed to succeed in the rapidly changing healthcare landscape while maintaining high-quality patient centered care.

This year’s educational event provides up-to-date information about the state of practice management, including trends, changes in regulations and laws, and best practices to effectively manage a gastroenterology practice in today’s uncertain environment including discussions from EMR implementation to preparing for value based payment. Informative discussions from experts in the various types of practice model integration will be presented as well as the horizon of payment reform and its effect on your practices.

practice management courseStrategies for Success: How to Navigate the Challenges and Opportunities in Gastroenterology7:30 am – 4:45 pm

course co-directors: Daniel J. Pambianco, MD, FACG Karen L. Woods, MD, FACG


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Session 2: Navigation Skills

11:00 am Breakout Sessions

The Internet and Your Practice: Social Networking to Healthgrades – The Do’s and Don’tsAndrew J. Feld, MD, JD, FACGIdentify the benefits and risks of electronic communications to your practice.

How to Get Started on the Specifics of Meeting Meaningful Use in GI PracticeJames S. Leavitt, MD, FACGDefine the parameters required to meet Meaningful Use and examine the clinical criteria most easily implemented by the gastroenterologist.

The Nuts and Bolts of CodingDaniel C. DeMarco, MD, FACGEnhance your practice coding and billing acumen by understanding the coding process and applicable updates.

Successful Exit Strategies for the Retiring Gastroenterologist and Protecting Your AEC from Diverse Partner InterestsFrank Chapman, MBA, COO, The Endoscopy CenterExamine exit strategies for a physician from clinical practice or the AEC. Discuss legal methods of protecting your AEC from the nonproducing partner or the declining producer.

11:50 am Luncheon Roundtable – Forging the Bond: Physician-Hospital AlliancesMarc Boom, MD, Thomas M. Deas, Jr., MD, FACG, D. Keith Fernandez, MD, FACG, and Michael S. Morelli, MD, CPE, FACGExamine specific examples of hospital and practice partnerships and their contractual agreements.

12:50 pm Breakout Sessions (all sessions repeated)

Session 3: Strategies for Success

1:45 pm Working with Your Hospital to Enhance Your PracticeD. Keith Fernandez, MD, FACGIdentify areas of mutually conforming interests with your hospital.

2:15 pm Maximizing Quality in Your Practice and Making it Pay OffDavid A. Johnson, MD, FACGImplement quality metrics in your practice and prepare for payment reform.

2:45 pm Improving Your Bottom Line Through Financial BenchmarkingFrank Chapman, MBA, COO, The Endoscopy CenterIncorporate financial benchmarking to maximize the operation of your practice/business.

3:15 pm AEC: Is it Time for Joint Venturing?Chalmers M. Nunn, Jr., MDAssess the value of your AEC to your hospital and what to look for in a joint venture.

3:45 pm Revenue Augmentation Through Ancillary ServicesReed B. Hogan, MDIdentify revenue enhancing services that may be opportune to your practice.

4:15 pm Q & A

4:35 pm Take Home Messages from the Afternoon Session/Closing CommentsDaniel J. Pambianco, MD, FACG Karen L. Woods, MD, FACG

4:45 pm Adjourn


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The challenges of quality patient care and optimal patient outcomes seem to increase exponentially from year to year through a combination of increased demand and burgeoning information/treatment options relating to disease guidelines, disease management recommendations, and introduction of new pharmacotherapeutic agents and devices. The clinical gastroenterologist needs to build on his/her educational foundation regarding GI anatomy and disease states that lead to their board certification and recertification while distilling the essence of new information and integrating it into their day-to-day practice. The requirement for recertification has posed an educational challenge for board certified gastroenterologists who are trying to manage their practice with their educational needs. The primary purpose of the ACG Recertification Course is to facilitate completion of an ABIM approved medical knowledge module, developed by ACG.

Using a new ACG module approved for self-evaluation of medical knowledge credit toward ABIM Maintenance of Certification, faculty will answer and discuss all 50 questions covering key areas of gastroenterology; audience participation is encouraged. The cases and questions will be presented and the answer options will be described. Course attendees will utilize an audience response system to choose which option they believe to be the correct answer, and these anonymous responses will be shown. The faculty member will then identify the correct answer and provide the basis for the selection and explain why the other options were incorrect. Participants will be able to complete their answer sheets for this module during the session.

A boxed dinner will be provided to all registered attendees.

Recertification Preparation and Update Course5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

course co-directors: Neena S. Abraham, MD, FACG Brooks D. Cash, MD, FACG

course faculty: Stephen C. Hauser, MD, FACG J. David Horwhat, MD, FACG Brennan M. Spiegel, MD, FACG

Self-Evaluation Module:ACG’s Self-Assessment Program for Maintenance of Certification

Available in conjunction with the 2012 ACG Recertification Preparation

and Update Course

Earn 20 self-evaluation of medical knowledge points toward your ABIM Maintenance of

Certification. Additionally, when youcomplete the program, you’ll earn a

maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

ACG member price: $60 Non-member price: $80

Participants must be enrolled in ABIM’s Maintenance of Certification program to receive MOC credit for completion of this module.

(new edition anticipated August 2012)

Attendee RequirementsRegistrants are required to purchase the ACG’s Self-Assessment Program for Maintenance of Certification (new edition expected to be approved by August 2012) ($60 for ACG members; $80 for non-members). Once registered, participants will be contacted regarding how to purchase the required module. Attendees enrolled in the ABIM’s MOC program who successfully complete this 50-question ACG module with a minimum passing score of 70% will be awarded 20 self-evaluation of medical knowledge points by ABIM. Participants must be enrolled in ABIM’s Maintenance of Certification program to receive MOC credit for completion of this module.


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Over the last four decades, endoscopy has helped revolutionize the evaluation and management of patients with gastrointestinal diseases. In the last decade, we have witnessed the emergence of endoscopy as a preferred therapy for preventing progression of Barrett’s esophagus to cancer and management of gastroin-testinal bleeding. Although we have made great strides in colon cancer prevention, incorporation of optical diagnosis, endo-scopic mucosal resection and quality metrics in our practices could further enhance patient care while reducing the medical cost. Recent advances have broadened our understanding of the role for endoscopy in screening of pancreatic cancer, in the evaluation of autoimmune pancreatitis and for managing endos-copy associated complications. This course is designed to cover these other advances in the field of endoscopy.

A group of world-renowned experts will use a debate format to initially focus on key points of controversy. A series of case presentations will provide the framework from which to further develop their perspective. In doing so, the speakers will rely on high quality images and videos. Use of an audience response system and roving moderators will facilitate and encourage live interaction among faculty and attendees. We are excited to also offer an Endoscopy at the Movies session and separate Endos-copy Jeopardy that are anticipated to provide lively and inter-active formats to further enhance the educational experience.

Accreditation The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

ASGE designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For more information contact: ASGE, 1520 Kensington Road, Suite 202, Oak Brook, IL 60523 Toll free: 866-353-ASGE (2743) Tel: 630-573-0600 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.asge.org

If you need any auxiliary aids or services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act (e.g., assistive listening devices or Braille materi-als), please contact ASGE.

asge postgraduate courseThe ASGE 2012 Great Debate: This Ain’t Staying in Vegas7:15 am – 5:00 pm

course co-directors: Gottumukkala S. Raju, MD, FASGE Michael J. Levy, MD, FACG

Program ObjectivesAs a result of attending this course, physicians will be able to:

• Identify the role of endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic mucosal resection, and locally ablative methods in the management of Barrett’s esophagus

• Discuss the role of glue relative to other management strategies for gastric variceal bleeding

• Recognize the role and value of endoscopic management of lower gastrointestinal bleeding

• Discuss the role of screening in pancreatic cancer detection and differentiate the value of various screening modalities

• Identify the key indication and approach to diagnosing and treating autoimmune pancreatitis

• Recognize the role of endoscopy in the causation as well and management of endoscopically induced complications

• Discuss the role of optical diagnosis and endoscopic resection in the management of colon polyps

• Identify the importance of quality metrics in gastroenterology and endoscopy and means for applying this information into one’s practice

Agenda

6:30 am Continental Breakfast7:15 am Course Directors Welcome and Opening

Remarks7:25 am IT&T Campaign: Meeting the Goals of the

ASGE7:30 am Quality in Endoscopy: Where Are We Now?8:00 am Debate #1 – EUS for Barrett’s and Early

Esophageal Cancer8:45 am Debate #2 – Management of Gastric Variceal

Bleeding9:30 am Debate #3 – Ideal Timing of Colonoscopy for

Lower GI Bleeding10:15 am Break10:45 am Debate #4 – Pancreatic Cancer Screening11:30 am Debate #5 – Role of Endoscopy in Autoimmune

Pancreatitis12:15 pm Lunch Session – Endoscopy at the Movies

Audience participation, Panel discussion

1:30 pm Debate #6 – Endoscopic Management of Complications

2:15 pm Debate #7 – Polyp Management: Whether to Resect and Discard

3:00 pm Break3:15 pm Debate #8 – Management of Large Colon

Polyps4:00 pm Endoscopy Jeopardy (with Prizes)

5:00 pm Closing Remarks


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Your schedule for the Three-day Clinical Review includes:

Friday, October 197:00 am – 12:30 pm Pathology and Imaging in the Evaluation of Gastrointestinal Disease Course1:45 pm – 5:00 pm What’s New in GI Pharmacology Course

Saturday, October 20 7:50 am – 5:00 pm Annual Postgraduate Course

Sunday, October 21 7:50 am – 5:00 pm Annual Postgraduate Course

Purchase the Online Self-Assessment Test in advance for only $50 and save! The online test allows users to track responses, indicates the correct answers and provides detailed explanations, a bibliography (with links to PubMed) and overall/category scores. This special offer is only available until September 14, 2012, at the special rate of $50. You will not be able to purchase advance access after September 14th. Following the Postgraduate Course, the Online Self-Assessment Test will be available for general purchase at $75 for ACG members and $100 for non-members. Use the Registration Form on page 28 to place your order for the Online Self-Assessment Test. Postgraduate Course attendees who purchase advance access to the Online Self-Assessment Test will receive access to the test beginning September 18, 2012.

The 2012 Online Self-Assessment Test

The Three-day Clinical Review, including the Pathology and Imaging in the Evaluation of Gastrointestinal Disease Course, the What’s New in GI Pharmacology Course, and the Annual Postgraduate Course, is designed to provide a comprehen-sive clinical update. Additionally, through the Postgraduate Course, you will learn better ways to integrate the newest tools in diagnosis with the latest therapeutic/treatment alter-natives 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, and enhance your overall capacity to frame effective disease management strategies in your practice. When you sign up for the Three-day Clinical Review, you will automatically be enrolled in the three designated courses.

Three-day Clinical ReviewFriday, October 19 through Sunday, October 21, 2012

all new!300+ test questions

With the ever-increasing demands to remain abreast of the many new and emerging advancements in the field of gastroenterology and the volume of patients continuing to increase as the population ages, the clinical gastroenterologist is more challenged than ever to deliver the best patient care in each situation they encounter. Research in a multitude of gastroenterology and hepatology areas continues to progress at a rapid pace. The outcome of advances in technology, diagnostic modalities, and therapeutic options has had a positive impact on the management of many GI diseases and this impact can be expected to grow as we move into the future. Scientific education, based on critical foundational knowledge and clinical skills, the communication of practical methods for treatment, and the ability to integrate the newest tools in diagnosis with the latest therapeutic/treatment options are key necessities for the GI clinician to deliver top quality patient care. This course will provide updates on a variety of gastroenterology and hepatology subjects, including IBD, obesity, pancreaticobiliary topics, esophageal disorders, colon polyps and colorectal cancer, endoscopic techniques, motility disorders, hepatitis B and C, complex issues in liver disease and GI bleeding. Expert faculty will deliver scientific presentations in a variety of formats. Didactic lectures, followed by interactive question and answer sessions, small group learning luncheons, expert panel discussions in a case-based format, and a choice of breakout sessions on the latest topics in GI and liver clinical care will be offered.

The program is designed primarily for clinicians in GI/hepatology as well as physician assistants, nurse practitioners and other advanced practice healthcare professionals interested in an aggressive but scientifically sound approach to the management of GI and liver illnesses.

acg 2012 postgraduate courseA Practical Approach to Clinical Gastroenterology and HepatologyOctober 20 and 21, 2012

course co-directors: Raquel E. Davila, MD, FACG John R. Saltzman, MD, FACG

ACG 2012 Postgraduate Course

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 207:50 am – 5:00 pm


7:50 am Introduction by Course DirectorsRaquel E. Davila, MD, FACG John R. Saltzman, MD, FACG

Session 1A – Upper GI Tract

Moderator: Joel E. Richter, MD, MACG

8:00 am What’s New in GERDPhilip O. Katz, MD, FACGReview updated information on gastroesophageal reflux disease and understand appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic options.

8:20 am Evaluation and Treatment of Barrett’s EsophagusKenneth K. Wang, MD, FACGBe familiar with the latest screening and surveillance recommendation and evaluate the various options to diagnose and treat Barrett’s esophagus.

8:40 am Diagnosis and Management of Eosinophilic EsophagitisJoel E. Richter, MD, MACGIdentify the clinical presentations of eosinophilic esophagitis and provide effective treatments.

9:00 am Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity: New Tests and ApproachesJoseph A. Murray, MD, FACGRecognize patients with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity, compare the available diagnostic tests and provide a management strategy.

9:20 am Panel Q & A

9:40 am Break

10:00 am The David Sun LectureHelping Your Patient by Helping Yourself: How to Improve the Patient-Physician RelationshipDouglas A. Drossman, MD, MACGIdentify and overcome barriers in communication to enhance the patient physician relationship.

Session 1B – Colon Polyps and Colorectal Cancer Moderator: Douglas K. Rex, MD, FACG

10:30 am Colon Cancer Screening and Surveillance in 2012Carol A. Burke, MD, FACGApply the latest screening and surveillance recommendations for colon cancer detection and prevention.

10:50 am How to Recognize and Manage Hereditary Colon Cancer SyndromesSapna Syngal, MD, FACGIdentify patients with hereditary colon cancer syndromes and understand comprehensive management strategies.

11:10 am Detection and Removal of Flat Polyps, Big Polyps and Ugly Polyps Steven A. Edmundowicz, MDIllustrate the endoscopic approaches to the management of large and difficult colon polyps.

11:30 am How to Improve Your Performance of ColonoscopyDouglas K. Rex, MD, FACGDiscuss optimal techniques to perform colonoscopy and demonstrate specific methods to improve quality.

11:50 am Panel Q & A

12:10 pm Break for Learning Luncheons

Saturday Learning Luncheons 12:20 pm – 1:35 pm$75 per person/per lunch. See page 27 for registration information.

1. The Art of the History and Physical Exam Lawrence J. Brandt, MD, MACG

Gain a fuller appreciation for the value of the medical history and physical examination in directing differential diagnosis and diagnostic testing.

2. Management of Proton Pump Inhibitors and Anti-platelet Agents Neena S. Abraham, MD, FACG

Explore the current controversy of the clinical significance of the interaction between proton pump inhibitors and anti-platelet agents.

3. Clostridium difficile Colitis: Current Diagnosis and Treatments Christina M. Surawicz, MD, MACG

Diagnose C. difficile colitis and define the current treatment options for standard, recurrent and refractory cases.

4. New Concepts in Managing Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis Darwin L. Conwell, MD

Discuss the latest evaluation and treatment guidelines in acute and chronic pancreatitis.

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Session 1C – Endoscopic Techniques and Cases: Video Presentations Moderator: Douglas O. Faigel, MD, FACG

1:45 pm Endoscopic Mucosal ResectionKenneth K. Wang, MD, FACGReview the indications, technical aspects, and complications in the performance of endoscopic mucosal resection.

2:00 pm Stenting: From Esophagus to ColonSteven A. Edmundowicz, MDAppraise the most recent issues in the endoscopic placement of luminal stents for the management of benign and malignant conditions.

2:15 pm ERCP Tricks of the TradeMartin L. Freeman, MD, FACGIllustrate the best practices to achieve successful outcomes in difficult situations.

2:30 pm Case Presentations and Panel DiscussionCase Presenter: Douglas O. Faigel, MD, FACGPanelists: Kenneth K. Wang, MD, FACG, Steven A. Edmundowicz, MD, Martin L. Freeman, MD, FACG, Brenda J. Hoffman, MD, FACGProvide challenging cases to illustrate techniques to diagnose and treat a variety of gastrointestinal disorders using endoscopic methods.

3:25 pm Break

3:45 pm – 5:00 pm Simultaneous Symposia Sessions

Symposium A – Challenges in Pancreatobiliary Disorders

Moderator: Brenda J. Hoffman, MD, FACG

3:45 pm Pancreatic Cysts: Discerning the Benign from the Not-So-BenignBrenda J. Hoffman, MD, FACGAnalyze the diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms for pancreatic cysts and provide management recommendations.

4:05 pm Management of Pancreatic Pseudocysts and Complex Fluid CollectionsMichael J. Levy, MDExamine the treatment options for pancreatic fluid collections and provide an evidence-based approach.

4:25 pm Benign and Malignant Biliary Strictures: How to Evaluate and ManageMichel Kahaleh, MD, FACGAssess the various methods to differentiate benign from malignant biliary strictures and determine an effective diagnostic and therapeutic approach.

4:45 pm Panel Q & A


5. Current Treatment of H. pylori William D. Chey, MD, FACG

Summarize the latest treatment regimens for H. pylori infection and understand their efficacy.

6. Obesity: What Is the Role of the Gastroenterologist? John K. DiBaise, MD, FACG

Analyze the factors that lead to obesity and focus on effective management strategies.

7. Optimal Bowel Preparations for Colonoscopy Jack A. Di Palma, MD, FACG

Assess the efficacy and safety of the current available bowel preparation for colonoscopy.

8. The Role of Capsule Endoscopy Today: It’s Not Just for Bleeding Anymore Felice Schnoll-Sussman, MD, FACG

Be familiar with the current indications and illustrate the applications of capsule endoscopy.

9. Practical Applications of Advanced Endoscopic Imaging Techniques Julia J. Liu, MD, FACG

Summarize the current information on the practical use of innovative endoscopy imaging modalities including narrow band imaging and confocal endomicroscopy.

10. Complementary Therapies in Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Disease David J. Hass, MD, FACG

Define the roles and benefits of complementary therapies within gastrointestinal and hepatic disease, identify the regulatory aspects of complementary medicine, and assess potential medication interactions between complementary therapies and traditionally prescribed medications.

11. Evaluation of a Patient for Liver Transplantation Paul Martin, MD, FACG

Outline the optimal timing and testing for the patient with liver disease for liver transplantation.

12. Approach to Abnormal Liver Tests Mitchell L. Shiffman, MD, FACG

Review the differential diagnosis and diagnostic strategies to evaluate patients with abnormal liver tests.

13. Minimizing Complications in Endoscopy Douglas G. Adler, MD, FACG

Propose methods to prevent endoscopic complications, but recognize and comprehensively manage adverse events when they occur.

14. Approach to the Difficult ERCP Cannulation Jeffrey H. Lee, MD, FACG

Provide an approach to be successful at achieving ERCP cannulation in difficult cases and illustrate examples of effective techniques.

Saturday Learning Luncheons, cont. 12:20 pm – 1:35 pm$75 per person/per lunch. See page 27 for registration information.

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Symposium B – Clinical Challenges in IBD – A Case Based Approach

Moderator: Stephen B. Hanauer, MD, FACG

3:45 pm Refractory IBDGary R. Lichtenstein, MD, FACGPropose a schema to evaluate and manage patients with refractory IBD including the use of biologic agents.

4:05 pm Postoperative Recurrence of Crohn’s DiseaseMiguel D. Regueiro, MDOutline the methods to prevent and manage the post-operative recurrence of Crohn’s disease.

4:25 pm Case Presentations and Panel Discussion – The Difficult-to-Manage IBD PatientCase Presenter: Stephen B. Hanauer, MD, FACGPanelists: Gary R. Lichtenstein, MD, FACG, Miguel D. Regueiro, MD, Sonia Friedman, MD, FACGProvide challenging IBD cases to illustrate current controversies in diagnosis and treatment.

Symposium C – Update in GI Bleeding

Moderator: John R. Saltzman, MD, FACG

3:45 pm Innovative Approaches to Managing Upper GI BleedingJohn R. Saltzman, MD, FACGReview the current evaluation and management strategies for upper GI bleeding and assess the efficacy of current endoscopic therapeutic modalities.

4:05 pm Small Intestinal Bleeding: Not Obscure AnymoreJonathan A. Leighton, MD, FACGDiscuss the tests and strategies to diagnose and treat patients with bleeding from the small bowel.

4:25 pm The Role of Endoscopy in Lower GI BleedingLisa L. Strate, MD, FACGAnalyze the current data on the timing and effectiveness of endoscopy in patients with lower GI bleeding.

4:45 pm Panel Q & A

5:00 pm Adjourn

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 217:50 am – 5:00 pm

7:50 am Introduction by Course DirectorsRaquel E. Davila, MD, FACG John R. Saltzman, MD, FACG

Session 2A – Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Moderator: Sunanda V. Kane, MD, MSPH, FACG

8:00 am Role of Serologic and Genetic Testing in IBDStephen B. Hanauer, MD, FACGAnalyze the emerging serologic and genetic tests available for the diagnosis and management of IBD.

8:20 am Optimal Use of Immunomodulators and BiologicsSunanda V. Kane, MD, MSPH, FACGDescribe when to start and how to effectively use immunomodulators and biologics in patients with IBD.

8:40 am Colon Cancer in IBD: Detection, Prevention and ManagementDavid T. Rubin, MD, FACGReview the latest recommendations for prevention, screening, surveillance, and treatment of colon cancer in IBD patients.

9:00 am Health Maintenance of the IBD PatientFrancis A. Farraye, MD, MSc, FACGDevelop a comprehensive checklist for health maintenance issues in patients with IBD.

9:20 am Panel Q & A

9:40 am Break

Session 2B – Hot Topics in Liver Disease

Moderator: Mitchell L. Shiffman, MD, FACG

10:00 am Management of Hepatitis B Jorge L. Herrera, MD, FACGDescribe the current treatment strategies for hepatitis B patients.

10:20 am New Treatments for Hepatitis CMitchell L. Shiffman, MD, FACGAnalyze the latest available therapies for hepatitis C patients.


“Excellent didactic approach and clinical

relevance for private practitioners.” ACG 2011 Attendee

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15. Top Clinical Vignettes at ACG 2012 Stacie A. F. Vela, MD Discuss the best clinical vignettes at this year’s ACG

Meeting.

16. Approach to the Patient with Diarrhea ChristinaM.Surawicz,MD,MACG Outline an organized approach to the evaluation and

management of patients with diarrhea.

17. Fertility and Pregnancy in IBD SoniaFriedman,MD,FACG Assess fertility issues and the monitoring and management

of pregnancy in patients with IBD.

18. Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth EamonnM.M.Quigley,MD,FACG Understand when to consider the diagnosis of small

intestinal bacterial overgrowth and how to effectively treat this condition.

19. New Concepts in Autoimmune Pancreatitis MichaelJ.Levy,MD Recognize the clinical presentation, accurate diagnosis and

treatment of autoimmune pancreatitis.

20. Use of Esophageal pH and Impedance Testing in Your Practice

PhilipO.Katz,MD,FACG Illustrate the utility of esophageal pH monitoring and

impedance testing in the evaluation of patients with typical and atypical GERD symptoms.

21. Current Indications and Applications of EUS LindaS.Lee,MD Describe the latest developments in endoscopic

ultrasonography.

Sunday Learning Luncheons 12:20 pm – 1:35 pm $75perperson/perlunch.Seepage27forregistrationinformation.

22. Deep Enteroscopy: How Low Can You Go? CharlesDye,MD Analyze the clinical applications, technical aspects,

therapeutic options and potential complications of small bowel enteroscopy.

23. Barrett’s Ablative Therapies – Patient Selection, Technical Issues, Complications, and Post-Procedure Surveillance

NicholasJ.Shaheen,MD,FACG Discuss practical issues in the performance of ablative

therapies of Barrett’s esophagus including radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation.

24. Endoscopic Challenges in Bariatric Surgery Patients AbrahamMathew,MD Identify the latest endoscopic techniques in the

management of post-bariatric surgery complications.

25. Maximizing Efficiency in Your Endoscopy Unit MarkB.Pochapin,MD,FACG Propose different strategies for making your endoscopy unit

more efficient.

26. Quality Initiatives in Your Practice in the Post Health Reform Environment

DavidA.Johnson,MD,FACG Review different strategies for improving and documenting

quality initiatives.

27. Management of Cholestatic Liver Diseases KrisV.Kowdley,MD,FACG Describe the different treatment options in primary biliary

cirrhosis and primary sclerosing cholangitis.

28. Approach to the Patient with Non-ulcer Dyspepsia DeborahM.Bethards,MD,FACG Discuss the different treatment options available for

patients with functional dyspepsia.

10:40 am Current Screening Strategies for Hepatocellular CarcinomaHashemB.El-Serag,MDApply the latest guidelines for screening for hepatocellular carcinoma in liver patients.

11:00 am Evaluation of Liver Mass LesionsLewisR.Roberts,MD,FACGDetermine the best strategies in the evaluation and diagnosis of liver mass lesions.

11:20 am NASH & NAFLD: What You Need to KnowNagaP.Chalasani,MD,FACGExamine the latest strategies in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

11:40 am Panel Q & A

12:00 noon Break for Learning Luncheons

Session 2C – Motility and Functional Disorders

Moderator: William D. Chey, MD, FACG

1:45 pm Chronic Nausea and VomitingLawrenceR.Schiller,MD,FACGDevelop an organized approach to the evaluation and management of patients with chronic nausea and vomiting.

2:05 pm Approach to the Patient with ConstipationWilliamD.Chey,MD,FACGOutline the available diagnostic tests and treatment options in patients with chronic constipation.

2:25 pm Probiotics and Alternative Approaches to Managing Irritable Bowel SyndromeAnthonyJ.Lembo,MDCritically evaluate the alternative therapies available for IBS patients including the use of probiotic agents.


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ACG 2012 Postgraduate Course2:45 pm Case Presentations – The Difficult-to-Manage

Functional PatientCase Presenter: Anthony J. Lembo, MDPanelists: Lawrence R. Schiller, MD, FACG, William D. Chey, MD, FACG, Eamonn M.M. Quigley, MD, FACGProvide challenging IBS cases to illustrate current dilemmas in patient management.

3:15 pm Panel Q & A

3:25 pm Break

3:45 pm – 5:00 pm Simultaneous Symposia Sessions

Symposium D – Hot Issues in the Performance of Endoscopy

Moderator: David A. Greenwald, MD, FACG

3:45 pm Sedation: What’s New?John J. Vargo, MD, FACGDiscuss the latest in sedation alternatives for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures.

4:05 pm Management of Anti-platelet and Anti-coagulant AgentsDavid A. Greenwald, MD, FACGUnderstand the implications of discontinuing anti-platelet and anti-coagulant agents in patients undergo-ing endoscopy and develop strategies for the manage-ment of these agents in the periprocedural period.

4:25 pm Measuring Quality of EndoscopyDavid A. Johnson, MD, FACGOutline specific benchmarks to monitor and improve your performance of endoscopy.

4:45 pm Panel Q & A

Symposium E – Complex Issues in Hepatology

Moderator: Paul Martin, MD, FACG

3:45 pm Complications of Cirrhosis: Hepatic Encephalopathy and AscitesArun Sanyal, MDDescribe the major complications of cirrhosis and their management.

4:05 pm What’s New in Hemochromatosis?Kris V. Kowdley, MD, FACGDiscuss the latest issues in the diagnosis and treatment of hemochromatosis.

4:25 pm Alcohol Liver Disease: Management in 2012Paul Martin, MD, FACGAnalyze the different treatment options for alcohol liver disease.

4:45 pm Panel Q & A

The Opening Welcome ReceptionSunday, October 21, 5:15 pm - 7:00 pm

Immediately following the conclusion of the Postgraduate Course, join colleagues for the ACG 2012 Opening Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall. The Reception will feature hors d’ouevres and refreshments. This light-hearted social gathering will give all attendees the opportunity to explore the Hall, meet with exhibitors, and network and mingle with fellow professionals.

Symposium F – Current Issues in Gastrointestinal Cancers

Moderator: Raquel E. Davila, MD, FACG

3:45 pm Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors: Diagnosis, Management and SurveillanceRaquel E. Davila, MD, FACGDiscuss the different strategies for making a diagnosis and the latest recommendations for the management and surveillance of GIST.

4:05 pm Management of Duodenal and Ampullary Polyps and CancerGregory B. Haber, MD, FACGPropose an approach for the evaluation and management of patients with duodenal and ampullary lesions.

4:25 pm Pancreatic Cancer: Early Detection, Diagnosis, and ScreeningManoop S. Bhutani, MD, FACGReview the current strategies for the early detection and accurate diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, and discuss screening in high-risk individuals.

4:45 pm Panel Q & A

5:00 pm Postgraduate Course Adjourns

5:15 pm Opening Welcome ReceptionReception will be held in the Exhibit Hall

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The field of gastroenterology and hepatology continues to see advancements in multiple areas relating to diagnostic measures, therapeutic options and technology. In order to provide appropriate and top-quality patient care, the clinician is challenged to stay abreast of the changes and advancements affecting the management of many gastrointestinal and liver disease states. Throughout the three-day Annual Meeting, you will be exposed to updates in a variety of topics including IBD, colorectal cancer screening, Hepatitis C, liver lesions, endoscopic techniques, Barrett’s esophagus, GERD, pancreatic conditions, IBS and motility disorders.

Ten scientific plenary symposia will allow attendees to hear lecture presentations from experts and to participate in interactive question and answer sessions with the faculty. In addition, 16 optional scientific breakfast sessions will be offered, where a smaller setting allows for heightened interaction with the speakers and greater audience involvement. Many sessions will use expert panel discussions in debate and case-based formats.

The program is designed primarily for physicians in gastroenterology and hepatology as well as physician assistants, nurse practitioners and other advanced practice healthcare professionals interested in the latest information on state-of-the-art treatment of these illnesses.

ACG 2012 Annual Scientific Meeting

ACG 2012 Annual Scientific MeetingMonday, October 22 through Wednesday, October 24

PLUS, there will be special hands-on sessions for GI fellows only.

See experts demonstrate the latest tools and techniques at the ACG Hands-on Workshop Center. Located in the Exhibit Hall, attendees will see a variety of equipment and devices demonstrated. While in the Workshop Center, you can also view popular video presentations from previous ACG courses with ACG’s Education Universe on Demand.

Proposed hands-on sessions for ACG 2012 are:

Hemostasis Techniques

Foreign Body Removal

Hemorrhoidal Therapy

Advanced Imaging

Polypectomy Techniques

Stenting

tools and techniques: ACG’s Hands-on Workshop CenterSunday — 3:30 pm – 7:00 pm Monday and Tuesday — 10:00 am – 4:30 pm

Capsule Endoscopy

Deep Enteroscopy

Cholangioscopy

ERCP

Mucosal Ablation

Esophageal Motility

“Strong translational data and highly

clinically relevant information.”

ACG 2011 Attendee

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 227:50 am – 5:45 pm

6:00 am – 5:45 pm Registration6:30 am – 7:45 am Optional Breakfast Sessions Separate registration required

7:50 am – 8:00 am Opening Remarks Lawrence R. Schiller, MD, FACG

8:00 am – 8:50 am President’s Plenary Session 1 Lawrence R. Schiller, MD, FACG Jonathan A. Leighton, MD, FACG

8:50 am – 9:15 am President’s Address Lawrence R. Schiller, MD, FACG

9:15 am – 10:05 am President’s Plenary Session 2 Lawrence R. Schiller, MD, FACG Jonathan A. Leighton, MD, FACG

10:05 am – 10:35 am Jerome Marks Memorial Lecture Gastroenterology Then and Now – 1932-2012 Lawrence S. Friedman, MD, FACG

10:35 am – 11:30 am Break – Visit Exhibits/ Exhibitor Theater11:30 am – 12:45 pm Simultaneous Symposia 1

1A: IBD Debate – To Stop or Not to Stop: Do We Continue Therapy Indefinitely? Understand the role of long term immunosuppressive treatment in IBD patients in remission; and interpret safety and efficacy criteria for withdrawal of IBD therapy.

Moderator: David T. Rubin, MD, FACGCase Presentation (Clinical Vignette) David T. Rubin, MD, FACG There Is No End in Sight: Continue Therapy Forever? William J. Sandborn, MD, FACGStop Therapy After Achieving Remission: Immunomodulator or Biologic or Both? Miguel D. Regueiro, MD

1B: All in on Ablation in Barrett’s Esophagus Interpret the results of recent studies regarding cancer risk in Barrett’s in terms of ablation; describe the advances in treatment techniques in Barrett’s esophagus; and assess the risk of recurrence of Barrett’s esophagus after ablation.

Moderator: Kenneth K. Wang, MD, FACGHave the Odds Changed? Do New Results Influence Old Algorithms in Treatment of Non-Dysplastic Barrett’s Esophagus? Nicholas J. Shaheen, MD, FACGBetting on Ablation: How to Treat Barrett’s Esophagus Like a Pro Prateek Sharma, MD, FACGDoubling up on Barrett’s Esophagus: How Disease Recurrence Influences Follow-up After Ablation Kenneth K. Wang, MD, FACG

Breakfast A: Standard of Care: When Guidelines Diverge from Approved Drug UseJustify the off-label use of medications for the treatment of IBD; apply the role of off-label use of medications in the management of the IBS patient; and examine the off-label use of medications in the care of the patient with gastroparesis.

Moderator: Sunanda V. Kane, MD, FACGInflammatory Bowel Disease Sunanda V. Kane, MD, FACGIrritable Bowel Syndrome Mark Pimentel, MDGastroparesis Henry P. Parkman, MD, FACG

Breakfast B: How to Do It – Endoscopy 101: Didactic and Hands-On SessionCompare the various Barrett’s ablation techniques and learn how to use them; distinguish the different deep enteroscopes and learn how to use them; and apply endoscopic mucosal resection in your practice and demonstrate the technique. This session will conclude with demonstrations by faculty in the Hands-on Workshop area.

Moderator: Seth A. Gross, MD, FACGBarrett’s Esophagus Ablation Prasad G. Iyer, MD, MSDeep Enteroscopy Seth A. Gross, MD, FACGEMR in the GI Tract John A. Martin, MD

Breakfast C: CSI: Solving Challenging Motility Cases with the ExpertsDetermine the diagnosis and treatment of complex motility disorders in a patient case-based and highly interactive format. Note: Attendees and expert panel members will be invited to submit challenging cases.

Moderator: Lawrence R. Schiller, MD, FACGPanelists: Lawrence R. Schiller, MD, FACG, Arnold Wald, MD, MACG, and Eamonn M. M. Quigley, MD, FACG

Breakfast D: Doctor, Is This Pill (PPI) Really Safe?Describe the management of patients who require concomitant PPI and clopidogrel; determine the true risk of osteopenia and bone fracture in chronic PPI use; and identify the potential enteric and non-enteric infection risks in chronic PPI use.

Moderator: Ronnie Fass, MD, FACGCan I Take This with My Heart Medicine? PPI and Clopidogrel James M. Scheiman, MD, FACGI Think My Bones Are Thinning on My PPI Laura Targownik, MDCan I Get an Infection from Using a PPI? Ronnie Fass, MD, FACG


Monday Breakfast Sessions 6:30 am-7:45 am$60 per person/per breakfast. See page 27 for registration information.

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12:45 pm – 2:15 pm Lunch Break – Visit Exhibits

12:45 pm – 2:15 pm Poster Session

2:15 pm – 3:00 pm Simultaneous Plenary Sessions3:05 pm – 3:35 pm The American Journal of Gastroenterology Lecture Fecal Transplantation for Persistent C. difficile Infection Lawrence J. Brandt, MD, MACG

3:35 pm – 4:30 pm Break – Visit Exhibits4:30 pm – 5:45 pm Simultaneous Symposia 2

2A: Hepatitis C: Making Sense of the Treatment Landscape Understand the developments and complexities in HCV therapy, and apply treatment advances in patient care; discuss the unmet need for therapies in special HCV populations; and discuss newer therapies on the horizon. Moderator: Paul Y. Kwo, MD, FACGNew Therapies: Treat Now and How, or Wait? Andrew J. Muir, MD, MHSHCV Special Populations Paul Y. Kwo, MD, FACGHCV Therapy: What Is on the Horizon? Mitchell L. Shiffman, MD, FACG

2B: Quality Improvement in CRC Screening with Colonoscopy in 2012 Define quality indicators and quantitative thresholds for “quality” colonoscopy, including cecal intubation rate, adenoma detection rate, complication rate, and adherence to guideline recommendations and the impact of bowel preparation; define causes of interval CRC after colonoscopy and techniques to improve adenoma detection rates, including identification of sessile serrated adenoma, inadequate polypectomy, decreased effectiveness of colonoscopy to prevent right-sided CRC, and impact of MSI instability and CIMP mutations on interval cancers, and understand the treatment paradigm of response guided therapy with direct acting antivirals and also the necessary interventions for management of side effects; and review utility of GIQuIC to document quality indicators and review proposed CMS rules on reimbursement based on quality indicators.

Moderator: Douglas K. Rex, MD, FACGHow Do You Define “Quality” Colonoscopy for CRC Screening?Philip S. Schoenfeld, MD, FACGHow Can You Improve ADRs and Other Quality Indicators for Underperformers?Douglas K. Rex, MD, FACGThe Bottom Line: How to Document Quality Indicators and the Impact on ReimbursementDavid A. Johnson, MD, FACG

5:45 pm – 6:30 pm Annual Business Meeting and Reception Honoring the President College Members & Fellows invited

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 238:30 am – 6:15 pm


6:45 am – 8:15 am Optional Breakfast Sessions Separate registration required

8:30 am – 10:00 am Simultaneous Plenary Sessions

10:00 am – 10:30 am J. Edward Berk Distinguished Lecture Is Gastric Secretion Still Relevant? Mark Feldman, MD, FACG

10:30 am – 11:30 am Break – Visit Exhibits

11:30 am – 12:45 pm Simultaneous Symposia 3

3A: IBS: Do Microbes Matter? Describe the mechanisms whereby microbes may contribute to the pathogenesis of IBS; identify the role of antibiotics in treating IBS and what to do if they improve symptoms; and assess the evidence of the role of probiotics in the management of IBS.

Moderator: Lin Chang, MDPathogenesis: Do Gut Microbes Play a Role? Yehuda Ringel, MD, FACGAntibiotics: What to Do After They Work Lin Chang, MDProbiotics: When, Which Ones and Why? Filippo Cremonini, MD

3B: Controversial Malpractice Issues in Clinical GI Identify impact of informed consent and endoscopy report documentation on malpractice claims for interval CRC and pitfalls that increase your liability; discuss common issues in IBD management that lead to malpractice claims and techniques to minimize liability; and review impact of informed consent and endoscopy report documentation on malpractice claims and approach to post-complication care which minimizes liability.

Moderator: Richard S. Bloomfeld, MD, FACGInterval CRC: One of the Malpractice Claims Most Feared By Gastroenterologists Douglas K. Rex, MD, FACGComplications of IBD Management: Common Errors and How to Avoid Them Asher Kornbluth, MDEndoscopic Adverse Events: It Happens Eventually…Is Informed Consent Enough? John Baillie, MB, ChB, FACG


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Breakfast E: New Frontiers in Gastrointestinal EndoscopyAssess the value of new endoscopic imaging techniques and define their role in clinical practice; determine the role of endoscopic capsules in patient management; and identify new endoscopic techniques that are replacing traditional surgical approaches.

Moderator: Felice Schnoll-Sussman, MD, FACGEndoscopic Imaging: Beyond White Light Endoscopy Shabana F. Pasha, MDDown the Hatch: Which “Pill” Should My Patient Swallow? Felice Schnoll-Sussman, MD, FACGOut of the OR and Into the Endoscopy Suite Christopher C. Thompson, MD, FACG

Breakfast F: Celiac DiseaseEstablish the value of small bowel biopsies and their role in diagnosis and treatment of celiac disease; assess the impact of celiac disease on fertility, pregnancy and delivery; and identify the cause of persistent symptoms in patients with celiac disease.

Moderator: Peter H. R. Green, MD, FACGAre Biopsies Really Definitive? Where to Take Them, What Do They Mean and How Many Should We Take? Peter H. R. Green, MD, FACGImpact on Fertility, Pregnancy and the Consequences of Delivery Carol Semrad, MDEvaluation and Treatment of Nonresponsive Celiac Disease Alberto Rubio-Tapia, MD

Breakfast G: Food and GI Symptoms: Where’s the Beef?Identify the impact of diet in the management of eosinophilic esophagitis and GERD; determine the value of diet in functional dyspepsia and gastroparesis; and formulate the impact of food in managing the IBS patient.

Moderator: William D. Chey, MD, FACGRole of Diet in Eosinophilic Esophagitis and GERD Stuart J. Spechler, MD, FACGDietary Recommendations for Functional Dyspepsia and Gastroparesis Henry P. Parkman, MD, FACGFood: The Forgotten Factor in IBS William D. Chey, MD, FACG

Breakfast H: Controversies in GI Motility TestingSpecify the most appropriate gastric emptying tests in patients with dyspepsia; identify the utility of breath testing in patients with bloating; and define the appropriate use of CCK-HIDA scan in patients with upper abdominal pain.

Moderator: John K. DiBaise, MD, FACGGastric Emptying Testing in Dyspepsia Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD, FACGBreath Testing in Bloating Mark Pimentel, MDCCK-HIDA in Upper Abdominal Pain John K. DiBaise, MD, FACG

Breakfast I: Controversies in Management of GI InfectionsReview recent RCT data about the unique antibiotic combinations for resistant H. pylori infection; discuss recent clinical trial data about new therapies for recurrent C. difficile infection, including stool transplant; and identify new research about management of diverticulosis and diverticulitis.

Moderator: Neil H. Stollman, MD, FACGTreatment of Recurrent/Resistant H. pylori Infection Richard J. Saad, MDManagement of Recurrent C. difficile Infection: What Is the Standard of Care? Christina M. Surawicz, MD, MACGNew Approaches to Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis Management Neil H. Stollman, MD, FACG

Breakfast J: Uh Oh! Managing Complications of IBDIdentify appropriate surveillance and management strategies for dysplasia screening; describe management options for IBD strictures; and understand the potential risks and adverse events of current medical therapies for IBD.

Moderator: Brian P. Bosworth, MDSurveillance and Therapy for Dysplasia Fernando S. Velayos, MDFibrotic Strictures: Surgery vs. Endoscopic Therapy Ryan W. Stidham, MDComplications of IBD Therapies: Skin, Liver, Malignancy Brian P. Bosworth, MD

Breakfast K: Gunning for the Gullet: New Esophageal TherapiesCompare and contrast the non-medical treatments for GERD; understand the diagnosis of eosinophilic esophagitis and its therapy; and identify unusual causes of dysphagia.

Moderator: Anthony J. Lembo, MD, FACGThe Scope or the Knife, What Should I Use? Non-Medical Treatment of GERD

Allergies vs. Heartburn: Mechanisms and Treatment of Eosinophilic Esophagitis Ikuo Hirano, MD, FACGWhy Neal Can’t Finish a Meal? Unusual Causes of Dysphagia Anthony J. Lembo, MD, FACG

Breakfast L: Endoscopic Management of Gastrointestinal MalignancyIdentify appropriate candidates for endoscopic resection of GI luminal tumors; apply endoscopic techniques for effective control of bleeding in patients with GI malignancy; and assess the role of endoscopic therapy in luminal and biliary strictures.

Moderator: Michel Kahaleh, MD, FACGT1 Cancer: Can I Remove It? Norio Fukami, MDTumor Bleeding: Can I Stop It? Jeffrey L. Tokar, MDTumor Obstruction: Can I Manage It? Michel Kahaleh, MD, FACG

Tuesday Breakfast Sessions 6:45 am – 8:15 am $60 per person/per breakfast. See page 27 for registration information.

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12:45 pm – 1:30 pm ACG Theater

12:45 pm – 2:15 pm Lunch Break – Visit Exhibits

12:45 pm – 2:15 pm Poster Session

2:15 pm – 3:45 pm Simultaneous Plenary Sessions

3:45 pm – 4:30 pm Break – Visit Exhibits

4:30 pm – 5:00 pm Emily Couric Memorial Lecture Optimizing the Diagnosis and Management of Patients with Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Carol A. Burke, MD, FACG

5:00 pm – 6:15 pm Simultaneous Symposia 4

4A: Burning the Candle at Both Ends: Managing the IBD Extremes Formulate treatment strategies for patients with mild Crohn’s ileitis; describe medical and surgical options for patients with refractory IBD; and develop an understanding of management of complicated anorectal IBD.

Moderator: David A. Schwartz, MD, FACGHow to Approach the Patient with Mild Ileitis William J. Tremaine, MD, FACGManaging Severe IBD Not Responsive to Immunomodulators or Anti-TNFs: Thinking Outside the Box David G. Binion, MDDifficult to Treat Anorectal Problems: Proctitis, Strictures and Fistulas David A. Schwartz, MD, FACG

4B: On-call Endoscopic Emergencies: A Case-based Approach Improve recognition of true endoscopic emergencies; identify timing of endoscopic intervention in patients with endoscopic GI emergencies; and demonstrate techniques to treat GI emergencies.

Moderator: Douglas G. Adler, MD, FACGGI Bleeding John R. Saltzman, MD, FACGERCP Emergencies Christopher J. DiMaio, MDForeign Bodies David A. Greenwald, MD, FACG

6:15 pm Adjourn

“The course as usual presented up to the

minute information that was presented

most of the time by investigators

involved in the material that they

spoke about. This gives insight into new

treatments that are impossible to glean

from a journal article.” ACG 2011 Attendee


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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 248:30 am – 12:15 pm


6:45 am – 8:15 am Optional Breakfast Sessions Separate registration required

8:30 am – 10:15 am Simultaneous Plenary Sessions

10:15 am – 10:45 am David Y. Graham Lecture John Fordtran, MD, FACG

10:45 am – 11:00 am Break

11:00 am – 12:15 pm Simultaneous Symposia 5

5A: Challenges with Liver Lesions Appreciate the commonly encountered solid and cystic lesions in the liver; distinguish benign from solid lesions in the liver; and appreciate the populations at risk for HCC, initiate appropriate screening strategies, and diagnose the malignancy.

Moderator: K. Rajender Reddy, MD, FACGHow to Approach the Solid “Incidentaloma” K. Rajender Reddy, MD, FACGWhat to Do with the Cystic “Incidentaloma” Mark W. Russo, MDHCC: Screening and Diagnosis Richard K. Sterling, MD, FACG

5B: Why Isn’t Colonoscopy More Effective at Preventing Right-sided CRC…And What Can We Do to Improve?

Review research data about frequency of interval CRC in right side of colon, including the role of sessile serrated adenomas; discuss techniques to minimize “missed” polyps in the right side of the colon, including identification of sessile serrated adenomas, and techniques to teach “under-performers”; and identify molecular markers, including CIMP and MSI, of rapidly growing right-sided CRC.

Moderator: Aasma Shaukat, MDAre We Really Missing Right-sided CRC or Is Something Else Going On? Douglas J. Robertson, MD, FACGHow Can We Minimize “Missed” Polyps in the Right Side of the Colon? Michael B. Wallace, MD, MPH, FACGDo Some Right-sided CRCs Grow Rapidly and What Should We Do About This? Aasma Shaukat, MD

12:15 pm Annual Meeting Adjourns

Breakfast M: Acute Non-Viral HepatitidesUnderstand the criteria for the diagnosis of drug induced liver injury; appreciate the clinical features of alcoholic hepatitis and the current status and advances in therapy; and discuss the challenges in diagnosing acute autoimmune hepatitis and its management.Moderator: Raj K. Vuppalanchi, MDRecognition and Diagnosis of DILI Raj K. Vuppalanchi, MDAlcoholic Hepatitis: Where are We Now? Timothy R. Morgan, MDAcute Autoimmune Hepatitis: Diagnostic Challenges Steven L. Flamm, MD

Breakfast N: Disorders of DefecationRecommend the most appropriate treatment of women with fecal incontinence; diagnose and treat dyssynergic defecation; and examine the surgical management of pelvic floor disorders.Moderator: Satish S. C. Rao, MD, PhD, FACGEvaluation and Management of Fecal Incontinence Adil E. Bharucha, MDDyssynergic Defecation Satish S. C. Rao, MD, PhD, FACG Management of Rectal Prolapse, Rectocele and Incontinence Madhulika Varma, MD

Breakfast O: Personalized Medicine in IBDAppreciate the complexity of the genes associated with IBD and describe the applicability and appropriateness of current genetic tests that are available; interpret IBD biomarkers and implantation into practice; and determine the importance of mucosal healing in the management of IBD.Moderator: Jean-Paul Achkar, MD, FACGGenetics in IBD: What Every Physician Managing IBD Should Know Jean-Paul Achkar, MD, FACGBiomarkers for Monitoring IBD Activity and Treatment: Are They Ready for Prime Time? Marla C. Dubinsky, MDTreating to Mucosal Healing: Colonoscopy/Radiography/Capsule for Monitoring Response to IBD Treatment Gary R. Lichtenstein, MD, FACG

Breakfast P: Changing Paradigms in Pancreaticobiliary DiseaseDefine and manage the new disease entities of Type 1 and Type 2 autoimmune pancreatitis; describe new techniques and technologies in the diagnosis and management of PSC; and examine changing roles of interventional techniques in the management of pancreatic necrosis.Moderator: Timothy B. Gardner, MDAutoimmune Pancreatitis: More than Meets the Eye Suresh T. Chari, MD, FACGPSC: New Techniques in Stricture Management and Cancer Douglas G. Adler, MD, FACGPancreatic Necrosis: Who, When, How? Timothy B. Gardner, MD

ACG 2012 Annual Scientific MeetingWednesday Breakfast Sessions 6:45 am – 8:15 am$60 per person/per breakfast. See page 27 for registration information.

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Additional Offerings

The American College of Gastroenterology is committed to serving the specific needs of GI trainees. The ACG 2012 Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course include elements designed with this aim in mind. For GI trainees, the College offers assistance preparing for your future in gastroenterology with focused discussions from gastroenterologists in a variety of practice settings with the Trainees’ Forum, the Trainees’ Luncheon, Career Opportunities for Women in GI Luncheon, and the Negotiation and Networking Skills Workshop. Plus, there is an opportunity for training programs to showcase their talent by competing in GI Jeopardy.

Negotiation and Networking Skills Workshop Friday, October 19 • 5:15 pm – 7:30 pm

The Women in Gastroenterology Committee is hosting a program geared to Senior GI Fellows and Junior Faculty discussing negotiation and networking skills for men and women. Separate breakouts for small group discussions are planned so space is limited.

Advance registration is required. For more information, please contact Maria Susano in the ACG office at [email protected].

Career Opportunities for Women in GI Luncheon Saturday, October 20 • 12:20 pm – 1:35 pm

The Women in Gastroenterology Committee is hosting a program geared towards residents and trainees who are facing difficult decisions in the future of their medical careers. Female gastroenterologists from a variety of medical backgrounds will address the issues of being a female subspecialist, balancing career and family, and opportunities for women in medicine and more specifically, gastroenterology.

Advanced registration is required and space is limited. For more information, please contact Maria Susano in the ACG office at [email protected].

GI Jeopardy: Buzz In for Your Training Program Saturday, October 20 • 5:15 pm – 7:00 pm

ACG’s favorite quiz show, GI Jeopardy, will be back again in 2012. To become a contestant, you must be a fellow-in-training, but all are welcome to attend the competitive final round, a spirited GI version of the television classic.

The competition begins in July with a preliminary round open to all GI training programs. Groups of fellows will take a 45-question online test on a variety of GI topics and diseases. The top five scoring programs will then be invited to send two-person teams to compete in front of a live audience at ACG 2012. Travel expenses for the teams will be covered by ACG. Last year’s GI Jeopardy finalists were supported by more than 300 lively audience members giving the event a real game show atmosphere.

Trainees’ Forum Sunday, October 21 • 6:30 am – 7:45 am

If you’re looking for the tools to find the right job environment after graduation, the annual Trainees’ Forum may be just what you need. The opening talk will be on the topic of “Contracts”. Following this presentation, small round table discussions will take place on topics including Academics, Advanced Fellowships, Private Practice, and Medicolegal Issues of GI Practice. Don’t miss out on this important information that can help you take control of your career.

This forum is available to all trainees in gastroenterology and hepatology at no charge. Continental Breakfast will be served.

Trainees’ Luncheon Sunday, October 21 • 12:20 pm – 1:35 pm

Once again, a special lunch exclusively for Fellows-in-Training will be offered on Sunday during the Postgraduate Course. This year’s lunch, “Tools to Navigate the Fellow through a Successful Transition”, will feature two distinguished speakers who will discuss pertinent issues to be considered as trainees begin to consider their future after fellowship. Each speaker will offer suggestions through their own perspective. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the faculty and learn more about a 4th year fellowship, transition from fellowship to practice, what boards are like, endoscopy outside of training, and transitioning to private practice, from Dr. Charlene LePane and Dr. Amy Oxentenko. This session will provide trainees the opportunity to ask appropriate questions they may have before finishing fellowship so that may achieve their professional goals. Don’t delay, as this luncheon sells out every year.

This lunch is available to all trainees in gastroenterology and hepatology, and has a fee of $35. See the Registration Form.

Focused Programs for GI Fellows

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ACG 2012 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:

• Online: You may register online at ACG’s secure website, www.acgmeetings.gi.org.

• Fax: You may fax your completed pre-registration form (with credit card information) to ACG at 301-263-9025.

• Mail: You may mail your completed pre-registration form to: American College of Gastroenterology, 6400 Golds-boro Road, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20817-5842.

On-Site Registration After September 28, 2012, registration will only be available on-site at the ACG Registration Desk at The Venetian on a space available basis. Pre-registration is strongly recom-mended.

Cancellation Written notice of cancellation and requests for refunds must be received by the College’s office by September 28, 2012. After this date, no refunds will be possible. Regis-tration 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 19.

Registrants of the Postgraduate Course and the Annual Scientific Meeting may choose to receive either a printed copy of the meeting syllabus or a PDF of the syllabus on a USB drive. There is a separate charge to purchase both the USB version and the printed version of either syllabus.

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, Non-Member Resi-dents/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/Non-Member PharmDs/Exhibitors are required to submit a registration fee. Non-Member Allied Health Profession-als 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 may choose to receive a printed copy of the meeting syllabus or a USB drive which includes a PDF of the syllabus.

Annual Postgraduate Course 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 28, 2012 will be acknowledged. Registrants may choose to receive the printed syllabus or a USB drive which includes a PDF of the syllabus. All registrants will receive a separate printed self-assessment examination and may choose to purchase advance online access to the Self-Assessment Test (deadline for advance access purchase is September 14, 2012). 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 five Learning Luncheon choices when completing your pre-registration form. There is a separate charge for the Learn-ing Luncheons.

General Information

Pre-registration deadline is September 28, 2012!

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Optional Courses, Friday, October 19 Optional Friday courses to be offered at ACG 2012 include:

• Pathology and Imaging in the Evaluation of Gastrointestinal Disease Course

• What’s New in GI Pharmacology Course

• Practice Management Course

• Recertification Preparation and Update Course

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

Accreditation The American College of Gastroenterology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physi-cians.

The ACG designates these educational activities for a maximum as noted below of AMA PRA Category 1 Cred-its™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Pathology and Imaging in the Evaluation of Gastrointestinal Disease Course . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.25

What’s New in GI Pharmacology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Practice Management Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5

Recertification Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5

Annual Scientific Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.25

Annual Postgraduate Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.25 Additional CME credits are provided for attendees of the optional Learning Luncheons and Breakfast Sessions.

Hotel Accommodations The headquarters hotel for ACG 2012 is The Venetian. Learn more on the following page.

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, t-shirts, and mugs will also be available. ACG Store hours are:

Friday, October 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Saturday, October 20 . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 am – 5:15 pm

Sunday, October 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 am – 5:15 pm

Monday, October 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am - 5:15 pm

Tuesday, October 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:00 am – 6:15 pm

Wednesday, October 24 . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am – 12:15 pm

Americans with Disabilities 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 28, 2012.

On-site Child Care Information will be available soon. Continue to visit the ACG website for details at www.acgmeetings.gi.org.

General Information

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ACG 2012 Headquarters Hotel ACG returns to The Venetian for ACG 2012. Enjoy your stay in this all-suites hotel that offers the finest for the discriminat-ing traveler. Enjoy the best in dining at The Venetian. Take in one of several shows playing at The Venetian or throw the dice in the casino. You’ll also find dozens and dozens of shops located in the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian. Make your hotel reservations early. The College has secured a low meeting rate of only $249/night plus tax for all meeting attend-ees. A limited number of rooms are available at the meeting rate.

There is no guarantee that rooms will be available up to the deadline date, and there is no guarantee that rooms will be available at the ACG group rate. Rates quoted are on a space available basis only. Once ACG’s room block is sold out, the hotel may charge a higher rate for any additional rooms made available. Continue to visit www.acgmeetings.gi.org for updates.

Important information about The Venetian Room rate: $249 single/double plus tax (anticipated to be 12%). You may book your hotel room by calling reservations at 877-283-6423 or 702-414-1000 (reference the meeting when speaking with a representative to receive the special group rate). The Venetian accepts MasterCard, VISA, Diner’s Club, American Express and Discover Card.

The Venetian is located at 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109. Check-in time is 3:00 pm and check-out time is 11:00 am.

For more information on any other applicable charges, de-posit requirements and the cancellation policy, contact The Venetian directly.

Fly non-stop to ACG 2012 from dozens of U.S. cities Enjoy a non-stop flight to Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport from numerous U.S. cities: Chicago, Boston, Wash-ington (Dulles and Reagan National), Charlotte, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Minneapolis, Seattle, Miami, San Francisco, New York (JFK), Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Salt Lake City and more.

More than 20 airlines service Las Vegas’ McCarran Airport including many international airlines: AeroMexico, British Air-ways, Korean Airlines, Philippine Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic.

For information on travel discounts, visit the ACG website, www.acgmeetings.gi.org.

Make your reservation early at The Venetian – the deadline for hotel reservations is September 26, 2012.

Visit the ACG 2012 websitewww.acgmeetings.gi.org

for a direct link to book your hotel room online.

ACG is pleased to have our 2012 Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course taking place in Las Vegas. All courses will be held at The Venetian.

Hotel & Travel Information

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http://www.acgmeetings.org

Step 1 • Contact Information Provide your contact information (including email address) on the Registration Form.

Step 2 • Course Selections To register, choose one of the educational programs under your corresponding registration category. You may also select one or more of the optional programs offered on Friday, October 19. Please circle the Friday Program(s) you would like to attend.

Note: If you select the 3-day Clinical Review, you do not need to register for the GI Pathology and Imaging Course or the What’s New in GI Pharmacology Course.

Registrants of the Postgraduate Course and the Annual Scientific Meeting may choose to receive either a printed copy of the meeting syllabus or a PDF of the syllabus on a USB drive. There is a separate charge to purchase both the USB version and the printed version of either syllabus.

Step 3 • Optional Learning Luncheons and Breakfast SessionsFor those who select the Postgraduate Course, you have the option of attending up to two of the 28 Postgraduate Course Learning Luncheons (one each day) to be offered. The cost is only $75 each. Learning Luncheons are offered on Saturday and Sunday, October 20 and 21. You may choose one Learning Luncheon each day. Learning Luncheons are optional. Since Learning Luncheons fill up fast, please indicate your top five choices for each day by numbering them 1-5. We will make every effort to accommodate your top choice.

If you signed up for the Annual Scientific Meeting, you have the option of attending up to three of the 16 Annual Scientific Meeting Breakfast Sessions offered on Monday, October 22, Tuesday, October 23, and Wednesday, October 24. The cost is only $60 each. You may choose one Breakfast Session each day. Breakfast Sessions are optional. Since Breakfast Sessions fill up fast, please choose up to your top five choices for each day by numbering them 1-5. We will make every effort to accommodate your top choice.

Step 4 • Additional Offerings ACG offers additional programs or materials to certain attendees.

• Fellows-in-training may sign up for the Trainees’ luncheon on Sunday, October 21. The cost for the luncheon is $35. This luncheon is available only to GI Fellows-in-Training.

• Online Self-Assessment Test. Postgraduate Course registrants may purchase the 2012 Online Self-Assessment Test for $50. The advance purchase is available only to 2012 Postgraduate Course registrants. The deadline for advance access purchase is September 14, 2012. Check the box on the registration form if you would like to place an advance order for the Online Self-Assessment Test.

Step 5 • Payment Registration selections are now complete. If you choose to mail or fax the registration form, please complete the payment information on the form and sign the form.

ONLINE www.acgmeetings.gi.org

Registering for ACG 2012 is easy. You can register online, by fax, or by mail.

FAX 301-263-9025

MAILAmerican College of Gastroenterology6400 Goldsboro Road, Suite 200Bethesda, MD 20817-5842

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*ACG Resident/Trainee and Candidate Members ONLY. ACG will waive the usual $150 Resident/Trainee/Candidate Member Practice Manage-ment Course registration fee only if registration is received and processed by September 28, 2012. The $150 fee will apply to any registration received and/or processed after September 28.**Recertification Course: Separate purchase of ACG’s module required. Boxed dinner provided. See page 9 for more details.***Your registration will not be processed without a letter from your Program Director verifying status. 2012ADV

1. personal InformatIon

Postgraduate Course attendees Please indicate Syllabus preference. Print version only ....... FREE USB drive only ........... FREE Print and USB ...............$30

Annual Scientific Meeting attendees Please indicate Syllabus preference. Print version only ....... FREE USB drive only ........... FREE Print and USB ...............$30

Mail to: ACG, 6400 Goldsboro Road, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20817-5842

Fax to: ACG at 301-263-9025. Fax with credit card number and signature.

Web: Register online at www.acgmeetings.gi.org.

Cancellation: Written notice of cancellation and requests for refunds must be received by the College’s office by September 28, 2012. After this day, 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. See Cancellation Policy on page 24.

ADA Compliance: Attendees of the ACG Annual Meeting who need additional reasonable accom-modations or who have special needs should contact the ACG office at 301-263-9000 no later than September 28.

Please complete sections 1-5. Please print clearly.

ACG 2012 registration form

The Venetian, Las Vegas

ACG Member

(includes FACG and MACG)

Practice Manager

Allied Health Personnel

(e.g. NP, RN, LPN, PA)

Resident/Trainee*** (must attach

letter from PD verifying status)

Resident/Trainee/Candidate

Member of ACG

Physician / Exhibitor / Guest /

Guest Physician / PharmD

$750 $200 $575 $575

$550 $200 $500 $500

$300 $0 $150 $150

$750 $425 $725 $725

$850 $425 $800 $800

$225 $225 $225 $225

$225 $225 $225 $225

$300 $300 $300 $200

$175** $175** $175** $175**

$495 $250 $250 $250

Allied Health Personnel

(e.g. NP, RN, LPN, PA) or

ASGE Practice Manager Member

aCG memBers non-memBers $425 $0 $275

$425 $0 $275

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$200 $160 $175

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$275 $0*/$150 $200

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$395 $200 $200

Circle fee(s) based on attendee typePG Course and Annual Meeting, October 20–24

PG Course Only, October 20–21

Annual Meeting Only, October 22–24

3-day Clinical Review, October 19–21, includes PG Course, GI Pathology/Imaging, and GI Pharmacology

3-day Clinical Review PLUS Annual Meeting , October 19–24

Optional Friday Programs, October 19

GI Pathology/Imaging; half-day/am (included in 3-Day Clinical)

GI Pharmacology; half-day/pm (included in 3-Day Clinical)

Practice Management; full day

GI Recertification; half-day/pm

ASGE Endoscopy Course; full day

I am currently an ACG member.

My application† for membership is attached. I have registered below at the member rates. (For membership information or to download a membership application, visit www.gi.org.) †Registration will not be processed without membership application.

First Name Last Name

MUST circle all that apply MD* DO* PhD RN NP LPN PA PharmD Other *Please enter your 10-digit NPI number (required if physician)

Mailing Address Home address Work address

City State/Province Zip Country

Phone Fax

Email (required for meeting confirmation) Spouse / Guest name, if attending meeting

2. reGIstratIon fees

I am an ACG 2012 presenter: oral paper poster

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Learning Luncheons BreaKFasT sessions

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I am registering for a Learning Luncheon and require a

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$50 Advanced copy of Self-Assessment Test ONLINE – PG Course registrants only. See page 11 for details.This offer is only available until September 14, 2012.

$35 Trainees’ Luncheon, Sunday, October 21, 12:20 pm – 1:35 pm – For GI Fellows-in-Training only. See page 23 for details. You may not register for a Sunday Learning Luncheon if you are registered for the Trainees Luncheon.

Pay by check. Make checks payable in U.S. funds to ACG.

3. optIonal sessIons

4. addItIonal offerInGs

5. payment

Patient History & Physical Exam Management of PPIs & Anti-Platelet AgentsC. difficile Colitis: Diagnosis & TreatmentsNew Concepts in Managing PancreatitisCurrent Treatment of H. pyloriObesity & the Role of the GastroenterologistOptimal Bowel Preps for ColonoscopyThe Role of Capsule Endoscopy TodayAdvanced Endoscopic Imaging TechniquesComplementary Therapies in GI & Hepatic DiseaseEvaluation of a Patient for Liver Transplantation Approach to Abnormal Liver Tests Minimizing Complications in EndoscopyApproach to the Difficult ERCP Cannulation

Standard of Care: Drug Use Guidelines DivergeEndoscopy 101: Didactic and Hands-On SessionCSI: Solving Challenging Motility CasesDoctor, is this Pill (PPI) Really Safe?

Acute Non-Viral HepatitidesDisorders of DefecationPersonalized Medicine in IBDChanging Paradigms in Pancreaticobiliary Disease

New Frontiers in GI EndoscopyCeliac DiseaseFood and GI Symptoms: Where’s the Beef?Controversies in GI Motility TestingControversies in Management of GI InfectionsUh Oh! Managing Complication of IBDGunning for the Gullet: New Esophageal TherapiesEndoscopic Management of GI Malignancy

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Select top 5 choices and number them 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5.

Select top 4 choices and number them 1, 2, 3 or 4.

Select top 4 choices and number them 1, 2, 3 or 4.



$75 – saturday Learning Lunch – pg course registrants only 12:20pm – 1:35pm, October 20, 2012

$60 – Monday Breakfast – annual meeting registrants only 6:30am – 7:45am, October 22, 2012

$60 – Wednesday Breakfast – annual meeting registrants only 6:45am – 8:15am, October 24, 2012

$60 – Tuesday Breakfast – annual meeting registrants only 6:45am – 8:15am, October 23, 2012

$75 – sunday Learning Lunch – pg course registrants only 12:20pm – 1:35pm, October 21, 2012

Top Clinical Vignettes at ACG 2012Approach to the Patient with DiarrheaFertility & Pregnancy in IBDSmall Intestinal Bacterial OvergrowthNew Concepts in Autoimmune Pancreatitis Use of Esophageal pH & Impedance TestingCurrent Indications & Applications of EUSDeep EnteroscopyBarrett’s Ablative Therapy IssuesEndoscopic Challenges w/Bariatric Surgery PatientsMaximizing Efficiency in Your Endoscopy UnitQuality Initiatives in Your Practice TodayManagement of Cholestatic Liver DiseasesThe Patient with Non-Ulcer Dyspepsia

vegetarian meal Kosher meal

vegetarian meal Kosher meal

note: While space is limited for the Learning Luncheons and the Breakfast Sessions, we will make every effort to accommodate your top choice. Register early for best selection.

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Abbott

Abbott Humira

ACG GI Circle

ACG’s Digestive Health SmartBrief

Acupath Laboratories, Inc.

AFcell Medical

aisthesis

American College of Gastroenterology

American Express OPEN

American Gastroenterological Association

American Neurogastroenterology & Motility Society

American Society for Nutrition

AmeriPath/Quest Diagnostics

AmSurg Corp

Aptalis

AstraZeneca, LP

Avantis Medical Systems

BARRX Medical

Bassett Medical Center

Bayer Healthcare/Onyx Pharmaceuticals

Beutlich LP, Pharmaceuticals

Bio-K+ International, Inc.

Bodhi Tree Anesthesia

Boston Scientific

Bracco Diagnostics

Braintree Laboratories, Inc.

Calisher & Associates, Inc.

Capellon Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.

Caris Life Sciences

Cass Laboratories

CBLPath, Inc.

CDx Diagnostics

Celiac Disease Foundation

ChiRhoClin, Inc.

Cleveland Clinic

Colon Cancer Alliance

Community Health Systems, Inc.

Conmed Endoscopic Technologies

Cook Medical-Endoscopy

CRC Associates

CRH Medical Products Corp.

CSA Medical, Inc.

Elsevier

eMerge Health Solutions

EndoChoice

EndoSoft

ERBE USA, Inc.

ez2go

Ferndale Healthcare, Inc.

FOAA Anesthesia Services

Food and Drug Administration

Fujinon Inc.

Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News

Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Geisinger Health System

Genesis Healthcare System

Genii, Inc.

GI Health Foundation

GI Pathology, PLLC

GI Supply

GIPAC

Given Imaging, Inc.

gMed

Grays Harbor Community Hospital

HRA Research

iATROS Healthcare Solutions

IFFGD

Innovative Anesthesia Management

IU Health

J. Hillburn Custom Mens Clothing

Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Janssen Biotech, Inc.

Massaging Insoles by Dancing Feet LLC

Mayo Clinic

Mayo Medical Laboratories

MD-Reports/ Infinite Software Solutions, Inc.

Meda Pharmaceuticals

MEDENT - Community Computer Service, Inc.

Mederi Therapeutics

Medspira, LLC

Merck (Merck Sharp & Dohme, A Subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc)

Movva Medical Consulting

National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse

Natrogen Therapeutics International Inc.

Nature Publishing Group

Neuisys

NexTech

Nextservices, Inc.

Norton Physician Services

NPS Pharmaceuticals

Olympus America Inc.

Optimer Pharmaceuticals

Optimer Pharmaceuticals - Medical Affairs

Organization of Teratology Information Specialists

Otsuka

Ovesco Endoscopy USA, Inc.

Pacific Medical Centers

Paradigm Medical Communications

Pathology Solutions, LLC

Pentax

Physicians Endoscopy

PLUS Diagnostics

Practical Gastroenterology

Precision Endoscopic Technologies LLC

Prime Clinical Systems, Inc.

Procter & Gamble

Prometheus Laboratories Inc.

ProVation Medical, Inc./ Wolters Kluwer Health

QDX Pathology Services

Quintron Instrument Company

Redfield Corporation

Restech

Robarts Clinical Trials

Robert Michael Educational Institute

Rutland Regional Medical Center

Salix Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Sandhill Scientific

Santarus, Inc.

Shire U.S., Inc.

Sierra Scientific, A Given Imaging Company

Sigma-Tau Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

SLACK, Inc.

Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America

Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America - Amitiza

Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America - Dexilant

The Oley Foundation

Udi’s Gluten Free Foods

US Endoscopy Group

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

Vikalp, Inc.

ViroPharma, Inc.

Vista Staffing Solutions

Wako Diagnostics

Warner Chilcott

World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO)

Zion Tech Association Group

ACG 2012Exhibit Hall

The science and technology of medicine is ever-changing and advancing the practice of gastroenterology. Showcasing these latest advances in technology and therapeutics is the ACG 2012 Exhibit Hall where more

than 100 companies will display and demonstrate their products and services. With the variety of exhibitors expected to participate, there are certain to be displays of interest for all attendees. Companies who exhibit include pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical instrument suppliers, research companies, technology companies, publishers, non-profit organizations, recruiters and many others.

Immediately following the conclusion of the Postgraduate Course on Sunday, join colleagues for the ACG 2012 Opening Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall from 5:15 pm – 7:00 pm. The Reception will feature hors d’ouevres and refreshments. This light-hearted social gathering will give all attendees the opportunity to explore the Hall, meet with exhibitors, and network and mingle with fellow professionals.

ACG 2011 Exhibitors included the following:

exhibit hall hours

Sunday, October 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Monday, October 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 am – 4:30 pm

Tuesday, October 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00 am – 4:30 pm

Opening Welcome Reception 5:15 pm – 7:00 pm

Free Exhibit Hall Passes for Practice Managers ACG will again offer free Exhibit Hall passes for Practice Managers. See ACG 2012 online registration for details, www.acgmeetings.gi.org.

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F rom its humble beginnings in the 1800s, to the glamour and glitz of the Rat Pack era of the 1950s and ’60s, and now home to some of the larg-

est hotels in the world, Las Vegas offers world-class dining, shopping and entertainment for visitors from around the world.

ACG returns to Vegas for the ACG 2012 Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course, October 19th through the 24th, at The Venetian, Las Vegas. The Venetian, an all-suites hotel, offers the finest for the discriminating traveler.

While in Vegas, plan some down time. At the end of the day when the educational sessions are over, relax, unwind, explore and enjoy all the great things there are to do and see in Vegas. Whether you’re looking for some casino fun, culinary delights, a shopper’s para-dise, the lights of the Strip or a backroad adventure, Las Vegas has an experience waiting for you. So when your meetings are through, try something new and experience Las Vegas!

WHAT TO DO & SEE IN

Entertainment for everyone See what $70 million worth of lights are like by visiting Fremont Street. Go to the top of the Eiffel Tower at the Paris Hotel. See the pyramid at the Luxor.

Experience Venice, Italy when you take a gondola ride or walk the cobbled streets at The Venetian’s Grand Canal Shoppes. You can see the world without ever leaving Vegas.

Vegas has dozens of shows. There are seven Cirque du Soleil shows currently running: Kà at the MGM Grand, Love at the Mirage, Mystère at Treasure Island, O at the Bellagio, Zumanity at New York-New York, Criss Angel Believe at the Luxor and Viva ELVIS at Aria Resort & Casino. Other popular entertainment options include Jubilee at Bally’s and Le Reve at Wynn Las Vegas, plus new shows offered at The Venetian and The Palazzo. If comedy is more your style, you’ll find some of the top comedians in the country playing at one of the many

There is so much to do and see in the Las Vegas area. We hope you enjoy your stay while attending ACG 2012.

World-class entertainment, fine dining, shopping and casino action

There’s plenty to see and do in Vegas.

CIRqUE DU SOlEIl SHOWS• MystèreatTreasure Island • OatBellagio

• CrissAngelBelieveatLuxor • LoveatTheMirage

• ZumanityatNewYork-NewYork • KàatMGMGrand

• VivaELVISatAriaResort&Casino

SHOPPInG OPTIOnS

Fashion Show Mall –250 shops 3200LasVegasBlvd.South

Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian –80 shops 3355LasVegasBlvd.South

The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace –150 shops 3570LasVegasBlvd.South

Las Vegas Premium Outlets, South –140 shops 7400LasVegasBlvd.South

Las Vegas Outlet Center –130 shops 7400LasVegasBlvd.South

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comedy clubs in Las Vegas. And don’t forget to take in some casino action, whether you are a high roller or just want to watch.

Bring the family Las Vegas is like a giant theme park for adults, but there is still lots for families to see and do there. Shows such as Cirque du Soleil’s Love, Mystère and Kà will appeal to all ages. Take photos with your favorite celebrity look-alikes at Ma-dame Tussauds Wax Museum located in The Venetian. Spend time at America’s largest indoor theme park, Circus Circus’ The Adventuredome, or ride the coaster at New York-New York. Take in the view from the top of the Eiffel Tower – Paris Las Vegas’ half-scale reproduction offers panoramic views from 460 feet above the Vegas Strip. As you stroll along the Strip, enjoy the Bellagio’s choreographed water fountain shows, or marvel at the “audio/visual spectacle” of the Mirage Volcano. Kids can’t play the slots, but they can have a great time at the Pinball Hall of Fame, with over 140 working pinball machines from the 1950s through the 1990s. The Mirage showcases exotic animals and marine mammals at Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat, while the Mandalay Bay is home to Shark Reef. Vegas is home to the Lied Discovery Children’s Museum, one of the largest in the country. Candy lovers will enjoy a trip to M&M’s World in the Showcase Mall. And of course, gondola rides at The Venetian are not to be missed.

A shopper’s paradise If you want to throw down some dollars away from the casino tables, put on your walking shoes and visit one of the numerous shopping venues in Vegas. Choose from

the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian with more than 80 shops or The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace with more than 150 shops, plus there is the Fashion Show Mall with more than 250 shops. For the bargain shopper, there are outlet centers in and around Las Vegas.

Be pampered Has the entertainment, shopping, dining, and trekking outdoors made you tired? Then enjoy a spa experience. Be pampered at one of the high-end spas located in Las Vegas. There is the famous Canyon Ranch SpaClub located in The Venetian, the MGM Grand Spa at the MGM Grand, Wet, the Spa at Treasure Island, plus spas at The Mirage, the Wynn Las Vegas and more. Some spas are for the exclusive use of hotel guests, so check with each before making reservations.

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Just a few of the hundreds of dining options to choose from in las Vegas.

American• BobbyFlay’sMesaGrill,Caesar’sPalace

• Kristofer’s,Riviera

• Nobhill,MGMGrand

• SWSteakhouse,WynnLasVegas

• Tableau,WynnLasVegas

• TheCountryClub,ANewAmericanSteakhouse,WynnLasVegas

• WolfgangPuck’sBar&Grille,MGMGrand

Asian• Chang’s,Bally’s

• TaoAsianBistro,TheVenetian

• WingLei,WynnLasVegas

French• Alex,WynnLasVegas

• BouchonatVeneziaTower,TheVenetian

• JoelRobuchonat theMansion,MGMGrand

• L’Atelierde JoelRobuchon,MGMGrand

• Lutèce,TheVenetian

• PinotBrasserie,TheVenetian

Italian• BartolottaRistorantediMare,WynnLasVegas

• CorsaCucina,WynnLasVegas

• FiammaTrattoria,MGMGrand

• Francesco’s,Treasure Island

• Onda,TheMirage

• Pennazzi,Harrah’s

• Valentino,TheVenetian

• ZeffirinoRistorante,TheGrandCanalShoppesatTheVenetian

Seafood• AquaKnox,TheVenetian

• Emeril Lagasse’sNewOrleansFishHouse,MGMGrand

• Kokomo’s,TheMirage

• Seablue,MGMGrand

For continued updates on ACG 2012, visit www.acgmeetings.gi.org.

Venture into the great outdoors If you are more inclined towards hiking, climbing,

and horseback rid-ing, you can find all

of this plus scenic tours at the Red Rock

Canyon National Con-servation Area, which

is located just 20 miles outside the city. Trek a little

further and you can climb to the peak of Mount Charleston

at nearly 12,000 feet or whitewa-ter raft down the Colorado River or

see the amazing Hoover Dam – inside and out. You’ll also find tour companies

located in Las Vegas that offer one-day trips, ei-ther by mini-coach or helicopter, to the Grand Canyon.

You won’t leave Vegas hungry Consider yourself a gourmand? Then Vegas is for you. Because of its international appeal with millions of visi-tors each year from around the world, Vegas attracts some of the top chefs in the business. Many of the ho-tels offer fine dining establishments featuring the best of Italian, French, American, and Asian cuisine, to name a few. For those looking for a quick bite before head-ing off to the next adventure, sample one of the buffet meals for which Vegas is famous.

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