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ACG's 2014 Annual Scientific MeetingAnnual Scientific MeetingMonday through Wednesday, October 20 through 22, 2014 • Terrace BallroomJoin GI physicians from around the U.S. and the world for the ACG Annual Scientific Meeting. The meeting promises to deliver the latestclinical information on timely topics in gastroenterology. As an ACG member, you can attend the three-day Annual Meeting for free – thereis no registration fee. Choose from 11 symposia, multiple networking events, and see the latest advances in technology and therapeuticsfrom exhibitors from around the globe. Additional breakfast sessions, 17 in total, will be offered for a nominal fee. Register today!Be sure to visit poster presentations in the Exhibit Hall on Sunday, October 19 th beginning at 3:30 pm, and enjoy the Exhibit Hall OpeningReception beginning at 5:15 pm on Sunday.Program DescriptionThe field of gastroenterology and hepatology continues tosee advancements in multiple areas relating to diagnosticmeasures, therapeutic options and technology. In order toprovide appropriate and top-quality patient care, the clinician ischallenged to stay abreast of the changes and advancementsaffecting the management of many gastrointestinal and liverdisease states. Throughout the three-day Annual Meeting, youwill be exposed to updates in a variety of topics, includingbiologic therapy in IBD, hepatitis C, acute and chronicpancreatitis, IBS, colonoscopy, the refractory esophageal patient,case studies in IBD management, the inpatient hepatologyconsult, the human microbiome, and more.Eleven scientific plenary symposia will allow attendees tohear lecture presentations from experts and to participate ininteractive question and answer sessions with the faculty. Inaddition, 17 optional scientific breakfast sessions will be offered,where a smaller setting allows for heightened interaction with thespeakers and greater audience involvement.Many sessions will use expert panel discussions in debate andcase-based formats.Returning this year is the Endoscopy Video Forum, “Livefrom Philly! The 2nd Annual Endoscopy Video Forum.” TheForum will feature the best video presentations submittedfrom colleagues from across the U.S. and around the world.Submitted during ACG’s Call for Abstracts and peer-reviewedand selected for presentation, the cases will feature endoscopytechniques, challenging or unique cases, and cases in the areaof GI endoscopy. During the session, the audience, along withthe Moderators, will vote to select the best video of ACG 2014.The Annual Scientific Meeting program is designed primarilyfor physicians in gastroenterology and hepatology, as well asphysician assistants, nurse practitioners and other advancedpractice healthcare professionals interested in the latestinformation on state-of-the-art treatment of these illnesses.AccreditationThe American College of Gastroenterology is accredited bythe Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Educationto provide continuing medical education for physicians.The American College of Gastroenterology designates this liveactivity for a maximum of 16.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with theextent of their participation in the activity.Download ACG 2014 slides to your Appleor Android smart device with eventScribe!Follow along with the presenter when you download slidesusing the eventScribe app by CadmiumCD. The eventScribeapp, native to Apple and Android devices including tablets,phones, and Kindle Fire, can be downloaded in advance andused onsite during the meeting. eventScribe lets you takenotes next to each slide, highlight information and draw oneach slide. Save your notes to reference after the meeting.annual scientificmeeting slideswill be available oncourse available onLook for this symbol tosee if eventScribe slidedownloads are available.ANNUALMEETING23For more information on ACG 2014 and to register, visit www.acgmeetings.gi.org.