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Focused Programs for GI FellowsThe American College of Gastroenterology is committed to servingthe specific needs of GI trainees. The ACG 2014 Annual ScientificMeeting and Postgraduate Course include elements designed withthis aim in mind. The College assists GI trainees as they prepare fortheir future in gastroenterology, offering focused discussions fromgastroenterologists in a variety of practice settings, such as the Trainees’Luncheon, Career Opportunities for Women in GI Luncheon, andthe Negotiation and Networking Skills Workshop. Plus, there is anopportunity for those in training programs to showcase their talentsby competing in GI Jeopardy.Negotiation and Networking Skills WorkshopFriday, October 17 • 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm • Room 124-125The Women in Gastroenterology Committee is hosting a programgeared towards senior GI fellows and junior faculty, addressing thespecifics of both the private practice and academic job search. Discussionswill focus on details of private practice versus academics,contract analysis, networking skills, negotiating skills, and work-lifebalance, for both men and women. Separate breakouts for smallgroup discussions are planned. Dinner will be provided.Advance registration is required and space is limited. To register,please visit http://gi.org/education-and-meetings/negotiation-andnetworking-skills-workshop.Career Opportunities for Women in GI LuncheonSaturday, October 18 • 12:20 pm – 1:35 pm • Room 119BThe Women in Gastroenterology Committee is hosting a programgeared toward residents and trainees who are facing difficult decisionsregarding the future of their medical careers. Female gastroenterologistsfrom a variety of medical backgrounds will address theissues of being a female subspecialist, balancing career and family,and opportunities for women in medicine, and, more specifically,gastroenterology.Advance registration is required and space is limited. To register,please visit http://gi.org/education-and-meetings/career-opportunitiesfor-women-in-gastroenterology.GI Jeopardy: Buzz In for Your Training ProgramSaturday, October 18 • 5:15 pm – 7:00 pm • Room 120ABACG’s favorite quiz show, GI Jeopardy, will be back again in 2014.To become a contestant, you must be a fellow-in-training, but all arewelcome to attend the competitive final round, a spirited GI version ofthe television classic.The competition begins in July with a preliminary round open toall GI training programs. Groups of fellows will take a 55-questiononline test on a variety of GI topics and diseases. The top five scoringprograms will then be invited to send two-person teams to compete infront of a live audience at ACG 2014. Travel expenses for the teamswill be covered by ACG. Last year’s GI Jeopardy finalists were supportedby more than 300 lively audience members giving the event areal game show atmosphere.Two Simultaneous Trainees’ Luncheons"Employment Agreements" • Sunday, October 19 •12:20 pm – 1:35 pm • Room 115B"4th Year GI Fellowships" • Sunday, October 19 •12:20 pm – 1:35 pm • Room 115CThis year, two special luncheons exclusively for fellows-in-trainingwill be offered on Sunday during the Postgraduate Course. Thetopics will be “Employment Agreements” and “4th Year GI Fellowships.”The luncheons will be offered simultaneously, so you canonly choose to attend one. Don’t delay as these luncheons sell outevery year.The luncheons are available to all trainees in gastroenterology andhepatology, and each have a fee of $35. See the Registration Formon page 124 to select one of the luncheons.Hands-on Workshop Center – Trainee-only SessionsACG will again offer the Hands-on Workshop Center in theExhibit Hall featuring sessions delivered by ACG faculty experts.Faculty will present an overview of the device or technique, ademonstration using the device, and attendees will then havean opportunity to practice using the equipment. Each sessionwill feature devices provided from two or more companies, whenavailable.In addition, the College will offer trainee-only hands-on sessions.Look for details in September. Pre-registration for GI fellowshands-on sessions is required. Second and third year fellows willreceive an email notification when pre-registration opens up. GIfellows only sessions are: Endoscopy Potpourri – Hemostasis,Foreign Body Removal, EMR and ERCP, ERCP, EUS, ForeignBody Removal, Motility Disorders – Esophageal and Anorectal,Hemorrhoid Therapy, Mucosal Ablation, EMR/Polypectomy, andCapsule Endoscopy.Trainee-only sessions will take place on Sunday, October 19 from3:30 pm to 7:00 pm, and Monday and Tuesday, October 20 and21, beginning at 7:45 am. Trainees are also welcome to participatein any hands-on session offered during regular Exhibit Hall hourson Sunday from 3:30 pm – 7:00 pm, and Monday and Tuesdayfrom 10:00 am – 4:30 pm.See page 7 for additional information.Events forGI Fellows5For more information on ACG 2014 and to register, visit www.acgmeetings.gi.org.