​Texas Gulf Coast Chapter (TGCSPEN) of the
American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN)

Welcome to the TGCSPEN website!  We are a non-profit, interdisciplinary organization consisting of physicians, dietitians, pharmacists, nurses, students, scientists, and other health care professionals dedicated to advancing the science and practice of clinical nutrition and metabolism.  We accomplish this through our efforts in the areas of clinical practice, research and education.   

We hope our website provides you with information about our organization, upcoming educational programs, membership and networking benefits, volunteer opportunities, nutrition support, and nutritional resources vital to your practice.  We welcome you to become a member.  Please feel free to contact us with any questions.  For additional information regarding clinical nutrition or ASPEN, please visit www.nutritioncare.org.

​Coming Spring 2021

TGCSPEN 2021 Professional Education Program:  
​"Nutrition Support in Practice"

Saturday, April 17, 2021 9:00-11:30 AM

Saturday, April 25, 2021 1:00-3:30 PM

​Virtual / Webinar format
Log-in details will be sent 2 days prior to event.

Symposium registration will open soon!

Each program date to offer 2.5 hours of Continuing Education for
​Physicians, Nurses, Dietitians and Pharmacists!​

Conference Program and Registration

Member Benefits

Join and enjoy the benefits of nutrition educational offerings and networking with other nutrition professionals in the Texas Gulf Coast Region.  

Events:
TGCSPEN Symposium​ - Join us each Spring to learn and enhance your clinical skills at our annual nutrition symposium.  Symposiums are geared towards all disciplines involved in providing nutrition care and include experienced, interdisciplinary speakers.
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ASPEN webinars with CPE hours - TGCSPEN is fortunate through our generous sponsors to host the majority of monthly ASPEN webinars.  A sample of past webinars include:

• Critical Care:  Adults and Pediatrics
• Nutrition Assessment:  Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam
• Promoting Safety of the PN Use Process Through Nutrition Support Competencies
• Enteral Nutrition Access and Medication Administration
• Malnutrition, Protein, and the Role of Early Enteral Nutrition:  What's New Since the 2016 ASPEN/SCCM Guidelines

Fall Networking Social and Annual Dinner - non-CPE educational offerings, networking, volunteering opportunities, and officer elections.

Spring and Fall Newsletters - containing upcoming event, journal clubs, and upcoming programming.

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