
January 27-29, 2023
Caesar’s Palace
Las Vegas, NV
Hepatology School: 8.25 CME Credits, 8.25 MOC Points
Western Regional Postgraduate Course: 12.5 CME Credits, 12.5 MOC Points
Certification of Covid-19 Vaccination:
To support safely and responsibly convening at ACG’s educational programs, the College’s Board of Trustees voted that the COVID-19 vaccination be required of attendees and exhibitors on-site at our Regional Courses, until further notice. While the College sees a reasonable likelihood that we can convene safely in the current environment, ACG cannot guarantee that no one will be exposed to COVID-19. ACG will continue to monitor the highly fluid situation and will make all necessary and appropriate adjustments as our conferences approach. All attendees will be required to attest to the following statement at the time of registration:
I attest that I will be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, based on the CDC guidelines at the time of the course.
Course Description:
Join colleagues in Las Vegas for ACG’s 1-Day Hepatology School and weekend Western Regional Postgraduate Course.
ACG’s newly revamped Hepatology School, to be held on Friday, January 27, is a day-long interactive program that provides comprehensive education for GI clinicians in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of liver disease states. This program is designed to better enable clinical gastroenterologists and their advanced practice provider colleagues to triage, treat, and refer patients more efficiently.
Led by Course Directors Swapna Gayam, MD, FACG, and V. Raman Muthusamy, MD, MAS, FACG, the Western Regional Postgraduate Course, offered on Saturday and Sunday, January 28-29, will explore areas the gastroenterologist often faces in clinical practice and addresses management updates in a variety of gastrointestinal and hepatic areas. During this course, multiple topic areas will be covered including esophagus, pancreaticobiliary, common office consults, colon/IBD, liver, bariatric endoscopy, as well as an endoscopic video forum. The structure of the program includes a mix of didactic presentations delivered by expert faculty, case presentations, and significant question and answer opportunities.
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in Hands-on Workshop sessions at no additional charge. These sessions focus on specific endoscopic procedures and offer participants a chance to gain tactile experience using a variety of tools and techniques. Faculty will demonstrate a device and/or technique, and attendees will have the opportunity to practice. While the hands-on workshop sessions do not offer CME, they are a valuable learning experience, and give attendees the chance to interact with the experts. Hands-on workshops will be concurrent with the general sessions on Saturday afternoon. There are limited spaces available.
Both programs will take place at world-famous Caesars Palace which offers luxurious accommodations, over a dozen restaurants, shopping, and exciting casino action. The venue is centrally located on the Las Vegas Strip, where additional dining and entertainment options are a short walk away. Take a long weekend and earn CME and MOC while enjoying a little rest and relaxation after a busy holiday season.
Hepatology School and Western Regional Postgraduate Course Agenda:
Hepatology School & Western Regional AgendaHepatology School Course Directors:

David E. Bernstein, MD, MACG

Paul Y. Kwo, MD, FACG

Mitchell L. Shiffman, MD, MACG
ACG Western Regional Postgraduate Course Directors:

Swapna Gayam, MD, FACG

V. Raman Muthusamy, MD, MAS, FACG
Registration Fees: Hepatology School
ACG Member Type | EARLY BIRD (BY 1/2) | REG. (AFTER 1/2) |
Physician | $125 | $200 |
Resident/Trainee/Candidate | $125 | $200 |
Associate/Advanced Practice Provider | $125 | $200 |
Non-Member Type | ||
Physician/PharmD/PhD/Guest | $175 | $250 |
Resident/Trainee | $175 | $250 |
NP/PA/Allied Health (RN, LPN) | $175 | $250 |
Registration Fees: Western Regional Postgraduate Course
ACG Member Type | EARLY BIRD (BY 1/2) | REG. (AFTER 1/2) |
Physician | $449 | $499 |
Resident/Trainee/Candidate | $179 | $254 |
Associate/Advanced Practice Provider | $289 | $364 |
Non-Member Type | ||
Physician/PharmD/PhD/Guest | $549 | $599 |
Resident/Trainee | $229 | $304 |
NP/PA/Allied Health (RN, LPN) | $339 | $414 |
Hotel Information:
Both programs will be held at the Caesar’s Palace.
To make your hotel reservation, you may book online or call 866-227-5944. Special meeting rates per night are $169 plus tax on Thursday, January 26, and $209 plus tax on Friday and Saturday, January 27-28, for single or double rooms. An additional resort fee of $45 plus tax will be charged per room, per night. The resort fee includes unlimited local calls, two guest admissions per day to the fitness center, and in-room internet access for up to two devices per room, per day.
Reservations must be made by 5:00 pm ET on January 2, 2023 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 arrival will be penalized for one night’s room and tax. Check-in is 4:00 pm. Checkout is 11:00 am. Caesars Palace is located at 3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109.
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 Western Regional Postgraduate Course: The American College of Gastroenterology designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.5 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 12.5 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.