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More than 13,000 GI professionals worldwide call themselves an ACG Member. Join the community of clinical gastroenterologists committed to providing quality in patient care. Members access a wide variety of resources and benefit from ACG's ongoing educational and legislative initiatives to ensure quality in care.

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American Journal of Gastroenterology

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Clinical
Guidelines
Clinical Guidelines

Authored by a talented group of GI experts, the College is devoted to the development of new ACG guidelines on gastrointestinal and liver diseases. Our guidelines reflect the current state-of-the-art scientific work and are based on the principles of evidence-based medicine.
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Clinical Guideline Topic and Author Nomination Form

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CME, MOC
and Meetings
CME, MOC and Meetings

Earn your CME from the convenience of your home or office by accessing ACG's web-based educational programs, or attend one of ACG's regional or national meetings and Annual Postgraduate Course, that provide an opportunity to connect with colleagues and discuss the challenges you face in practice and ways to overcome them.
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ACG Course Calendar

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ACG Education Universe

Journal CME

ACG Self-Assessment Test

ACG SAP-Maintenance of Certification

CME Evaluations and Certificates
Policies and Procedures for Educational Activities

CME Mission Statement

Policies and Procedures for Identifying and Resolving Conflicts of Interest
Physician
Resources
Physician Resources

From The American Journal of Gastroenterology, the leading GI clinical journal, to quality initiatives, treatment resources and late-breaking news, ACG provides a wide-range of resources that keep you current on clinical updates and what is on the horizon that may impact your practice.
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GIQuIC

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International Volunteerism Guide

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For Your Patients

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Practice
Management
Practice Management

From articles to educational programs, ACG provides you tools and techniques you can use in your practice that will help improve efficiency and increase profitability. Learn from experts at ACG's live and web-based educational programs, read what others are doing in their practice to solve problems they encounter and connect with colleagues online to discuss important issues and share ways to improve practice.
Resources For Your Practice

GIQuIC

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Health Reform and Practice Management Center

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ACG This Week, National Affairs News

ACG SmartBrief
National
Affairs
ACG National Affairs

Keep up with the latest news and developments on Capitol Hill, CMS and the FDA. ACG has compiled a wealth of resources to help keep members up-to-date on the latest legislative and regulatory actions that impact the gastroenterology practice, as well as tools to help you manage your practice in light of these changes and take action on important issues. ACG has created a "Take Action Toolkit" to help you speak out for – or against – the issues that matter most to you and your practice. You can make a difference. From health care reform to other legislative and regulatory issues that affect your practice; every voice counts.
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ACG This Week, National Affairs News

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FDA

Member Resources

Health Reform and Practice Management Center
Research
and Awards
ACG Research and Awards

The ACG Institute for Clinical Research & Education supports clinical gastroenterology research and faculty development awards each year.

Through its Awards program, ACG recognizes the professional accomplishments and many significant contributions of its members to clinical gastroenterology and to the life of the College.
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Grant Announcements

Junior Faculty Development Grants

Clinical Research Awards

Clinical Research Awards Pilot Projects

Smaller Programs Clinical Research Awards

Colorectal Cancer Prevention Action Plans and RFAs

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Grant Submission

Grant Writing Tutorial

Reporting Form for Past ACG Grant Recipients
Awards

Int'l GI Training Grant Award

North American Int'l GI Training Grant Award

Awardees and Special Lecturers

Abstract Award Winners

Awards Brochure
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Institute
ACG Institute

The primary mission of the ACG Institute for Clinical Research & Education is to advance the field of clinical gastroenterology through education and research. Founded in 1994, the ACG Institute has evolved into a major source of funding for patient care oriented gastroenterology research, and an active and effective sponsor of educational programming for consumers and physicians alike.
About the Institute

Mission and Leadership

Institute Annual Reports

Donation Form

ACG Visiting Professor Network

Clinical Research Funding Opportunities

Junior Faculty Development Grants

Clinical Research Awards

Clinical Research Awards Pilot Projects

Smaller Programs Clinical Research Awards

Colorectal Cancer Prevention Action Plan and RFAs
Education Campaigns and Treatment Resources

Evidence-Based Reviews

ACG Obesity Initiative

IBS Awareness

IBD Awareness

Colorectal Cancer Awareness

The 2016 ACG Institute Annual Report
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Fellows In Training

This section is a one-stop-shop for GI Trainees and those interested in pursuing a career in GI. You will find information about ACG trainee events and meetings, GI fellowship programs across North America, the GI Match, ACG's Mentoring Program and many other educational materials uniquely tailored for GI Fellows.
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Training Committee

Board Review Question of the Week

GI Jeopardy Competition

ACG Case Reports Journal

Mentoring Program

ACG-FDA Visiting Fellowship Program

Job Search / Career Center

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Program Director Resources

Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) for GI Fellowship Training
GI Training Curriculum

GI Training Pathway on the Education Universe

NYU OSCE Toolkit

GI Fellowship Programs

Find a GI Fellowship Program

GI Fellowship Match

Applying to GI Fellowship Programs: What You Need to Know
Media
ACG Media

Journalists access information on digestive health, including the latest ACG news and up-to-date information about ACG's Annual Scientific Meeting and the latest clinical science.

Whether you are working on a consumer health story, an article for healthcare providers or need access to GI experts, ACG welcomes media inquiries.

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ACG Annual Meeting Press Releases

Press Release Archives

Latest Findings from The American Journal of Gastroenterology

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Resources

About ACG

What is a Gastroenterologist?

ACG Patient Web site

The American Journal of Gastroenterology

ACG Clinical Guidelines

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Multimedia

Video and PSAs (You Tube)

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Media Inquiries

ACG welcomes inquiries about digestive health from the media and can make experts available for interviews upon request.

Please call the Communications Team at 301-263-9000 or e-mail mediaonly@gi.org.

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Patients

Bloating and Abdominal Distension: Old Misconceptions and Current Knowledge

Learn More From Dr. Juan Malagelada on the AJG Podcast

Juan R. Malagelada, MD, explains the definitions and mechanisms of bloating and distension, how visceral hypersensitivity heightens patient sensation of bloating, and what treatments work best for persistent gas and bloating. (17:58)

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Bloating and Abdominal Distension: Old Misconceptions and Current Knowledge

Learn More From Dr. Juan Malagelada on the AJG Podcast

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