ACG Postgraduate Course 2021+ (Videos + PDFs)

Comprehensive Gastroenterology & Hepatology Update from the American College of Gastroenterology

Overview

The ACG Postgraduate Course 2021+ is a comprehensive educational program developed by the American College of Gastroenterology to provide practicing clinicians with the latest evidence-based updates in gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatic disorders, functional GI diseases, and colorectal cancer prevention.

This intensive postgraduate course brings together internationally recognized faculty to deliver practical, case-based education focused on real-world clinical challenges. The program covers both common and complex gastrointestinal disorders while highlighting current guidelines, emerging therapies, advanced endoscopic techniques, and multidisciplinary management strategies.

Course Highlights

Esophageal Disorders

• Esophageal Motility Disorders
• Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
• Barrett’s Esophagus
• GERD & PPI Management
• Refractory Reflux Disease

Colon & Colorectal Cancer

• Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines
• Colonoscopy Best Practices
• Advanced Polypectomy Techniques
• Colon Cancer Prevention
• Screening Disparities

Pancreatic Diseases

• Acute Pancreatitis
• Chronic Pancreatitis
• Pancreatic Cystic Lesions
• Pain Management Strategies
• Guideline-Based Care

Hepatology

• Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)
• NAFLD & NASH
• Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI)
• Cirrhosis Management
• Portal Hypertension Complications

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

• Crohn’s Disease
• Ulcerative Colitis
• Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
• Pregnancy and IBD
• Postoperative Crohn’s Management
• Prevention of IBD Complications

Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Functional Abdominal Pain
• IBS-C and IBS-D Management
• Dietary Approaches to IBS

Advanced Endoscopy

• ERCP Techniques
• POEM
• Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD)
• Endoscopic Obesity Management
• Endoscopic Emergencies

Infectious Gastroenterology

• Clostridioides difficile Infection
• Fecal Microbiota Therapy
• Microbiome-Based Therapeutics
• C. difficile in IBD Patients

Small Bowel Disorders

• Enteropathies
• Celiac Disease
• Refractory Celiac Disease
• Small Bowel Pathology
• Rare Gastrointestinal Disorders

Anorectal Disorders

• Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia
• Anal Cancer
• Pelvic Floor Disorders
• Hemorrhoids
• Anal Fissures and Fistulas

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Apply updated ACG guidelines to common gastrointestinal diseases.
• Improve diagnosis and management of esophageal disorders.
• Optimize colorectal cancer screening and surveillance strategies.
• Implement evidence-based approaches to pancreatic diseases.
• Manage complex hepatology conditions including cirrhosis and HCC.
• Utilize modern therapeutic strategies for inflammatory bowel disease.
• Recognize and manage functional gastrointestinal disorders.
• Incorporate advanced endoscopic techniques into clinical practice.
• Improve patient outcomes through guideline-directed care.

Target Audience

This course is designed for:

• Gastroenterologists
• Hepatologists
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Family Medicine Physicians
• Advanced Practice Providers
• GI Fellows
• Residents
• Endoscopy Professionals
• Healthcare Professionals Interested in Digestive Diseases

Why This Course Stands Out

✔ Comprehensive ACG guideline updates

✔ Case-based clinical teaching

✔ Advanced endoscopy education

✔ IBD, hepatology, and pancreatic disease coverage

✔ Colon cancer prevention focus

✔ Functional GI disorder management

✔ Expert faculty from leading institutions

✔ Practical algorithms for everyday practice

✔ Evidence-based recommendations

✔ Gastroenterology board review value