What First-Time Attendees Can Expect at ACP's Annual Meeting
April 2027, meet us in Los Angeles for three days of professional and personal enrichment. Together we'll make many educational discoveries, bridge deep and lasting connections, and celebrate the strength and pride of the internal medicine community.
If you haven’t attended yet, get ready for something special – it's the kind of meeting you have to experience firsthand to know how immensely valuable and practice-changing it will be. Our large annual conference for internal medicine physicians and subspecialists offers a wide array of educational sessions, hands-on learning opportunities, networking events, and access to the Exhibit Hall. It's a chance to learn about the latest advancements in the field, connect with colleagues, and earn CME credit and MOC points.
Extensive Educational Program: 200 onsite sessions +100 hours of livestreamed sessions, with recordings available for 30 days post-event.
Hands-on Learning: Clinical skills practical training in various procedures, and Ultrasound Alley provides opportunities to practice ultrasound techniques.
Networking Opportunities: Receptions, networking events, and an Exhibit Hall where attendees can connect with peers and industry representatives.
Access to Resources: The Career and Professional Development Center offers guidance on career advancement, and the meeting app allows for Q&A with presenters and real-time polling.
Virtual Options: If you can't attend in person, a virtual option provides access to livestreamed sessions and recordings.
To make the most of the meeting:
- Plan your schedule: Review the preliminary list of session offerings (coming in the fall) and identify sessions relevant to your interests and learning needs.
- Engage with the Meeting App: Utilize the meeting app to customize your schedule, access livestreams and recordings as well as session materials, participate in Q&A and polling, submit for CME and MOC, and access event resources.
- Network actively: Attend networking events and make an effort to connect with colleagues and experts.
- Take advantage of hands-on opportunities: Participate in the Clinical Skills Center and Ultrasound Alley to enhance your practical skills.
- Explore the Exhibit Hall: Visit the Exhibit Hall to learn about the latest products and services in the field.
Specifically for early career physicians (ECPs):
- Compete in ACP's National Abstract Competitions (special opportunity for physicians within 16 years of graduation).
- Strengthen your career in Mini Academic Skills Sessions.
Specifically for:
- Ambulatory Medicine—An expansive selection of sessions relevant to outpatient care.
- Hospital Medicine—As the largest meeting for Hospital Medicine physicians you'll gain new knowledge from national experts in hospitalist-dedicated sessions. These sessions provide valuable takeaways on clinical topics, quality and safety, team-based approaches, and transitions of care for physicians to connect with, there's more opportunity to expand your network and career.
Frequently Asked Questions About the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting
What can first-time attendees expect at the ACP Internal Medicine Meeting?
First-time attendees can expect educational sessions, hands-on clinical learning, networking events, access to the Exhibit Hall, career development resources, and opportunities to earn CME credit and MOC points. Both in-person and virtual participation options are available depending on registration.
Can attendees earn CME credits and MOC points?
Yes. Eligible educational sessions allow participants to earn Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits and Maintenance of Certification (MOC) points in accordance with ACP meeting policies and available session offerings.
What is the Meeting App used for?
The Meeting App helps attendees build personalized schedules, access livestreams and recordings, view session materials, participate in audience polling, submit CME and MOC information, and access meeting resources. The app will be available for download about one month before the event.
How should first-time attendees prepare before the meeting?
Review the preliminary educational program, identify sessions that match your interests, download the Meeting App, plan networking opportunities, schedule hands-on activities, and explore the Exhibit Hall before arriving.
Are there hands-on learning opportunities?
Yes. First-time attendees can participate in practical educational experiences, including Clinical Skills training and Ultrasound Alley, where physicians practice procedural and ultrasound techniques.