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gi.org is the official website of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), a professional organization for health care professionals who care for patients with digestive disorders. It is built primarily for gastroenterologists, trainees, and allied clinicians — not as a patient portal for booking appointments or getting individual medical advice. If you are a GI professional looking for continuing education, conferences, journals, or practice resources, this is a relevant destination. If you are a patient seeking care, the site is better used as a source of background information than as a direct service.
Who the site is for
The ACG describes itself as "the preeminent professional organization for digestive disorders," focused on advancing gastroenterology and improving patient care. Its content and calls to action reflect a clinician audience:
- Membership in ACG is required for some programs and awards.
- Educational events are aimed at practicing physicians and trainees.
- Publications and guidelines are written for a professional readership.
Patients and the general public can still read much of the material, but the site's structure assumes a clinical or academic visitor.
What you can actually do on gi.org
The homepage surfaces several recurring categories of activity. Based on the site's own listings:
| Area | What it offers | Notes from the site |
|---|---|---|
| Education / CME | ACG Virtual Grand Rounds, weekly live presentation with Q&A on Thursdays at Noon (ET), plus an 8:00pm (ET) rebroadcast | Framed as continuing education for clinicians |
| Conferences | ACG 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting & Postgraduate Course, Nashville, TN, October 9–14, 2026; Obesity and Metabolic Disorders School & Southern Regional Postgraduate Course, Louisville, KY, December 4–6, 2026 | Registration links provided |
| Publications | American Journal of Gastroenterology (AJG), including articles, podcasts, and CME | Article of the Month and featured articles listed |
| Guidelines | Clinical guidelines, e.g., "Diagnosis and Management of Adenomatous Polyposis Syndromes" | Dated September 2026 in the listing |
| Grants & awards | ACG 2027 Clinical Research Awards across 8 grant categories, apply by December 7, 2026 | ACG membership required |
| Leadership programs | Four distinct leadership programs, open to apply | — |
| Blog / news | Workforce reports, Medicare payment alerts, policy endorsements | Aimed at members and the specialty |
How to decide whether to use it
Use gi.org if you want to:
- Find or register for ACG conferences and postgraduate courses.
- Access ACG clinical guidelines and AJG content.
- Apply for ACG research grants or leadership programs (membership required for some).
- Follow specialty policy and workforce news.
Look elsewhere if you want to:
- Book a doctor's appointment or get a personal diagnosis.
- Find a patient-facing symptom checker or treatment decision tool.
Practical notes
- Some programs explicitly state "ACG membership is required," so check eligibility before starting an application.
- Deadlines appear directly in listings (for example, grant applications by December 7, 2026; a manuscript submission deadline of December 15, 2026 for an AJG special issue on the gut-brain axis). Confirm current dates on the site, since these are time-sensitive.
- The site does not present pricing for membership or events in the material reviewed here, so cost should be checked on the relevant registration or membership page rather than assumed.
In short, gi.org is a professional hub for digestive health specialists. Its value to you depends on whether you are a clinician or trainee seeking education, publications, and community — or a member of the public looking for general information rather than direct care.