2008 VGS Postgraduate Course

The 2008 VGS Postgraduate Course was held at the Williamsburg Lodge, September 5-7. Over 250 physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and associates attended the meeting.

Fife and drum corps welcomes attendees to the 2008 VGS Postgraduate Course in Gastroenterology.
Course Director Jan Janson, MD, FACG opens the 2008 didactic session
2008 Course Co-Director Pramod Malik, MD provides an overview of the meeting agenda
John Baillie, MB, ChB, FACG discusses a particularly challenging biliary case
Todd Baron, MD reviews strictures, stents, and biliary leaks
Stephen Caldwell, MD (UVa) reviews non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Amy Foxx-Orenstein, DO, FACG, President of the ACG , offers a thorough and well-received overview of constipation.
Dr. Janson introduces Jonathan Cohen, MD, FACG who will review Diagnostic Endoscopy: The Next Generation
Karen Remley, MD, MBA, Virginia State Health Commissioner, discusses ASCs, COPN law, and other issues pertinent to state regulations governing medical practice
Mitchell Schubert, MD, FACG (VCU) directs a question to the expert panel
Over 250 clinicians attended the 2008 VGS Postgraduate Course in Gastroenterology
Those attending the VGS Postgraduate Course are able to hear world-renowned experts in the fields of gastroenterology, gastrointestinal surgery, and radiology in the comfort of a world-class conference center at the Williamsburg Lodge
The program offers ample opportunity to visit with colleagues and make new friends. Attendees came from 17 states to enjoy the weekend in Williamsburg.
Fred Duckworth, MD, FACG, President of the Virginia Gastroenterological Society, welcomes attendees to the 2008 meeting. This is the 10th year that the VGS has co-sponsored the course with the American College of Gastroenterology and the ODSGNA.
Fred Duckworth, MD, FACG, President of the VGS, presents the 2008 VGS Presidential Award to David Balaban, MD, FACG
2008 Course organizers Pramod Malik, MD, Cynthia Taylor, CGRN, Gail DeCosta, RN, Jan Janson, MD, FACG