2026 ACG’s Obesity and Metabolic Disorders School & Southern Regional Postgraduate Course

ACG’s Obesity and Metabolic Disorders School: Up to 15.75 CME Credits, 15.75 MOC Points for the live and on-demand lectures and virtual Q&A
Applicants for certification through the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) may claim up to 15.75 GROUP TWO CME credits towards the ABOM application requirement for completion of ACG’s Obesity and Metabolic Disorders School.
Southern Regional Postgraduate Course: Up to 11 CME Credits, 11 MOC Points

In-Person Format
ACG Regional Courses and Schools are in-person only. If you prefer a virtual option, please visit ACG Education Universe or review our Annual Meeting Courses which are offered in-person, virtually, and on-demand.

Course Description:

Mark your calendars and join your colleagues in Louisville, Kentucky for ACG’s Obesity and Metabolic Disorders School & ACG Southern Regional Postgraduate School, December 4-6, 2026. Both programs will take place at the Hyatt Regency Louisville, where guests will experience warm Kentucky hospitality in the heart of vibrant downtown Louisville. Step outside the hotel and find yourself just moments from the energy of Fourth Street Live!, with its dining, nightlife, and live entertainment.

Led by Course Directors A. Sidney Barritt, IV, MD, MSCR, FACG, and Catherine T. Hudson, MD, MPH, DABOM, ACG’s Obesity and Metabolic Disorders School, offered on Friday, December 4, is a day-long interactive educational program combining the complexities and rapidly evolving options for medical and endoscopic management. Given the challenging realities of patient management for obesity and metabolic disorders, with its intensive evaluation and consultation requirements, the College aims to help GI and hepatology practices coordinate care effectively, promote adherence to therapy, and ultimately optimize patient outcomes.

Led by Course Directors Elizabeth R. Paine, MD, FACG, and Judy A. Trieu, MD, MPH, the Southern Regional Postgraduate Course, offered on Saturday and Sunday, December 5-6, 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 abdominal pain, altered bowel habits, nausea and vomiting, endoscopic techniques for everyday practice, abnormal liver chemistries, 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 Obesity and Metabolic Disorders School and Southern Regional Postgraduate Course Agenda:

ACG’s Obesity and Metabolic Disorders School & Southern Regional Agenda

ACG’s Obesity and Metabolic Disorders School Course Directors:

Registration Fees: ACG’s Obesity and Metabolic Disorders School

ACG Member Type	Early Bird Fees (BY 11/6)	Registration Fees (AFTER 11/6)
Physician	$125	$175
Resident/Trainee/Candidate	$75	$125
Associate/Advanced Practice Provider	$125	$175
Student	$25	$25
Non-Member Type
Physician	$175	$225
Resident/Trainee	$100	$150
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

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Hotel Information:

Both programs will be held at the Hyatt Regency Louisville.

To make your hotel reservation, you may book online or call 502-581-1234. The special meeting rate is $189 plus tax (currently 17.66%).

Reservations must be made by November 6, 2026 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 upon reservation. Cancellations made within 48 hours of check-in will be charged one night’s room and tax. The Hyatt Regency Louisville is located at 320 West Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY, 40202.

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Accreditation / 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 Obesity and Metabolic Disorders School: The American College of Gastroenterology designates this other activity (blended learning) for a maximum of 15.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are awarded as follows: 13.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for the Live and On-Demand Lectures and 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for the Online Q & A with the On-Demand Faculty (separate evaluation will be required).

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 15.75 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.

NEW! Applicants for certification through the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) may claim up to 15.75 GROUP TWO CME credits toward the ABOM application requirement for completion of ACG’s Obesity and Metabolic Disorders School.

ACG Southern Regional Postgraduate Course: The American College of Gastroenterology designates this live activity for a maximum of 11 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 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.