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2007 VGS Postgraduate Course

Costumed balladeers serenade meeting attendees at the Friday evening social
A fife and drum corps greets meeting participants at the opening session
The fife and drum corps stands at attention to open the didactic sessions
Dr. Jonathan Eisner, Course Director, opens the scientific session
Dr. Jan Janson, course co-director, introduces Dr. Brugge and a panel of experts on advanced endoscopy
Dr. Jonathan Eisner, Course Director, accepts a question from the audience
Dr. Christina Surawicz from University of Washington discusses the role of probiotics in Crohn's disease
The panel of experts in esophageal disease included (L to R) Dr. Nicholas Shaheen (UNC), Sharon Everett, RN (VCU), Dr. Joel Richter (Temple), and Dr. Charles Lightdale (Columbia).
Meeting attendees have the opportunity to visit exhibitors from leading pharmaceutical companies and endoscopic device firms
Dr. Alvin Zfass, MACG speaks with Dr. Gregg Valenzuela from Richmond, VA. There is ample opportunity during the meeting to meet up with colleagues and friends.
The meeting was held at the historic Williamsburg Lodge and Conference Center.
The Williamsburg Lodge has recently undergone a multi-million dollar restoration, including construction of a state-of-the-art conference center.
The Conference Center terrace offers a peaceful and serene setting in which to relax between lectures.