General Information
Registration
Pre-registration deadline is October 2, 2009!
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:
- 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 Goldsboro Road, Suite 450
Bethesda, MD 20817-5846
On-Site Registration
After October 2, 2009, registration will only be available on-site at the ACG Registration Desk at the San Diego Convention Center and will be on a space available basis only. Pre-registration is strongly recommended.
Cancellation
Written notice of cancellation and requests for refunds must be received by the College’s office by October 2, 2009. After this date, 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.
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 Thursday, October 22. For more information, see the Registration page.
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, Residents/Non-Member 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/Exhibitors are required to submit a registration fee. Non-Member Allied Health Professionals are also required to submit a registration fee. Tickets for the optional breakfast sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday may be purchased for $40 by indicating your preference on the registration form. All registrants of the Annual Scientific Meeting will receive a copy of the meeting syllabus. Attendees of the optional Breakfast Sessions will receive an additional syllabus which includes the presentations for all breakfast sessions.
Annual Postgraduate Course
A comprehensive syllabus with a separate self-assessment examination will be included. 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 October 2, 2009, will be acknowledged. 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 three Learning Luncheon choices when completing your pre-registration form. There is a separate charge of $50 per ticket for the Learning Luncheons.
Optional Friday Courses, Friday, October 23
Optional Friday courses to be offered at ACG 2009 include:
- GI Pathophysiology Course
- What’s New in GI Pharmacology Course
- Practice Management Course
- Recertification 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 to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The ACG designates these educational activities for a maximum as noted below of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Each physician should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
| GI Pathophysiology | 5 |
| What's New in GI Pharmacology | 3 |
| Practice Management Course | 8.5 |
| Recertification Course | 3 |
| Allied Health Professionals Symposium | 2.25 |
| Annual Scientific Meeting | 16.75 |
| Annual Postgraduate Course | 13.25 |
Additional CME credits are provided for attendees of the optional Learning Luncheons and Breakfast Sessions
Hotel Accommodations
ACG has a selection of hotels for attendees to choose from. Visit the Hotel and Airfare page for more information on the hotels and pricing.
Americans with Disability 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 October 2, 2009.
On-Site Child Care
Childcare will be provided at the Manchester Grand Hyatt hotel, the Headquarters Hotel during the ACG 2009 Annual Meeting. The pre-registration deadline is October 5, 2009.
Child Care Information and Registration Form | print & fax | online
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, mugs and mouse pads will also be available. ACG Store hours are:
Friday, October 23
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday, October 24
8:00 am - 5:15 pm
Sunday, October 25
8:00 am - 5:15 pm
Monday, October 26
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday, October 27
8:00 am - 6:15 pm
Wednesday, October 28
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
ACG Auxiliary Tour
La Jolla: The Pacific Jewel
Date: October 26, 2009
Time: 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Cost: $40
Visit La Jolla, one of the most affluent and elegant areas of San Diego! La Jolla offers breathtaking views of the Pacific, coastline parks (watch for seals and sea lions!), numerous art galleries and cafes, and a wide variety of upscale boutique shopping options. Enjoy roundtrip transportation by motor coach, uniformed staff on-site to answer any questions and ample time to explore.
Click here to print the registration form
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