December 5-7, 2025
Renaissance Nashville Hotel
Nashville, TN
ACG’s Hepatology School: 8.25 CME Credits, 8.25 MOC Points
Southern Regional Postgraduate Course: 11.5 CME Credits, 11.5 MOC Points
In-Person Format
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Course Description:
Mark your calendars and join your colleagues in Nashville, Tennessee for ACG’s Hepatology School and the Southern Regional course, December 5-7, 2025. Both programs will take place at the Renaissance Hotel, ideally located within walking distance of many of Music City’s points of interest, including Bridgestone Arena, the Ryman Auditorium, Assembly Food Hall, and more. Whether you are a sports fan, a music lover, or a foodie, there are a wide variety of things to see and do in this exciting city.
Led by Course Directors Paul Y. Kwo, MD, FACG, Nancy S. Reau, MD, FACG, and Mitchell L. Shiffman, MD, MACG, ACG’s Hepatology School, offered on Friday, December 5, is a day-long interactive educational program combining immersion in hepatology and a clinical update on new therapeutic and monitoring approaches. The program content is tailored to reflect the rapid changes in treatment options and national trends meeting the standard of care. After completing ACG’s Hepatology School, attendees will be able to summarize the current management options for HCV and HBV infections and understand the timeline of new drug development for their treatment. Participating in this educational activity will also enable learners to analyze the challenges of treating patients with MASLD, alcohol and non-alcohol-associated liver disease, MET-ALD, primary biliary and primary sclerosing cholangitis, cholestasis, upper GI bleeding and acute kidney injury in cirrhosis, and more. The structure of the program includes a mix of didactic presentations and case-based presentations delivered by expert faculty.
Led by Course Directors Brenda J. Hoffman, MD, FACG and Steven L. Carpenter, MD, FACG, the Southern Regional Postgraduate Course, offered on Saturday and Sunday, December 6-7 will explore areas that gastroenterologists often face in clinical practice and address management updates in a variety of gastrointestinal and hepatic areas. This course will cover multiple topics, including colon, upper GI, liver, endoscopic urgencies, eosinophilic esophagitis, IBD, biliary cannulation tips and tricks, small bowel bleeding, and more. This program offers a mixture of didactic presentations delivered by expert faculty, case presentations, and significant question-and-answer opportunities, as well as a Saturday afternoon hands-on workshop session.
ACG’s Hepatology School and Southern Regional Postgraduate Course Agenda:
ACG’s Hepatology School & Southern Regional AgendaHepatology School Course Directors:
Paul Y. Kwo, MD, FACG
Nancy S. Reau, MD, FACG
Mitchell L. Shiffman, MD, MACG
ACG Southern Regional Postgraduate Course Directors:
Steven L. Carpenter, MD, FACG
Brenda J. Hoffman, MD, FACG
Registration Fees: ACG’s Hepatology School
| ACG Member Type | Early Bird Fees (BY 11/6) | Registration Fees (AFTER 11/6) |
| Physician | $125 | $175 |
| Resident/Trainee/Candidate | $125 | $175 |
| Associate/Advanced Practice Provider | $125 | $175 |
| Student | $25 | $25 |
| Non-Member Type | ||
| Physician | $175 | $225 |
| Resident/Trainee | $175 | $225 |
| NP/PA/Allied Health (RN, LPN) | $175 | $225 |
| Student | $50 | $50 |
Registration Fees: Southern Regional Postgraduate Course
| ACG Member Type | Early Bird Fees (BY 11/6) | Registration Fees (AFTER 11/6) |
| Physician | $449 | $499 |
| Resident/Trainee/Candidate | $179 | $254 |
| Associate/Advanced Practice Provider | $289 | $364 |
| Student | $25 | $25 |
| Non-Member Type | ||
| Physician/PharmD/PhD/Guest | $549 | $599 |
| Resident/Trainee | $229 | $304 |
| NP/PA/Allied Health (RN, LPN) | $349 | $424 |
| Student | $50 | $50 |
Hotel Information:
Both programs will be held at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel.
To make your hotel reservation, you may book online or call 1-877-901-6632. The special meeting rate is $299 (plus tax).
Reservations must be made by 5:00 pm CT on November 6, 2025 in order to receive the special meeting rate. Only a certain number of rooms are available at this rate and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Once ACG’s room block is sold out, the hotel may charge a higher rate for any additional rooms made available. Requests for reservations received after this date will be on a space-available basis only. All reservations require a deposit of one night’s room and tax. Cancellations made within 72 hours of check-in will be charged one night’s room and tax. The Renaissance Hotel is located at 611 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN 37203.
Book Your RoomAccreditation / CME / MOC:
The American College of Gastroenterology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
ACG’s Hepatology School: The American College of Gastroenterology designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 8.25 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the ABIM’s MOC program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
ACG Southern Regional Postgraduate Course: The American College of Gastroenterology designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 11.5 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the ABIM’s MOC program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
Satellite Symposia*
Friday, December 5 – 6:00pm
Chronic Hepatitis B: Beyond the Basics
Speaker: Steven Flamm, MD, FACG
Program Description: Join us for an in-depth look at the latest advances in chronic hepatitis B, from screening and diagnosis to patient management strategies. Discover how biomarkers such as quantitative surface antigen testing can shape clinical decisions and improve patient outcomes
Register online.
This program is sponsored by GSK.
*This activity will be held during the ACG’s Hepatology School. It is not considered part of the official scientific program of ACG. This event is neither sponsored by nor endorsed by ACG.
Saturday, December 6 – 5:30pm
Transform the Way You Manage Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) in Adult Patients
Speaker: David Poppers, MD, PhD
This program is sponsored by Regeneron.
*This activity will be held during the ACG’s Southern Regional Postgraduate Course. It is not considered part of the official scientific program of ACG. This event is neither sponsored by nor endorsed by ACG.