Virginia Mason Surgical Association Meeting

Friday, September 23, 2016, 7:30 AM - Saturday, September 24, 2016, 4:00 PM, Volney Richmond Auditorium

Online preregistration is closed. For late registration or any questions contact the Mary Paul Stewart at (206) 341-0567.

The Virginia Mason Surgical Association meeting takes place in Seattle at Virginia Mason on Friday and Saturday, September 23-24, 2016.

The meeting begins at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, September 23 with a buffet breakfast adjacent to the Volney Richmond Auditorium in the Virginia Mason Lindeman Pavilion. At 7:30 a.m. Dr. Richard Thirlby will present "The Top 10 Reasons Why General Surgery is a Great Career" as the 4^th Annual John A. Ryan Jr. Lecturer in Surgery. Dr. Thirlby's talk will be followed by Dr. Bob Sawin's (Chief of Surgery at Seattle Children's Hospital) address, "A Surgeon's Reflections on Love."  We think your spouse, partner, or guest will really enjoy these two presentations, after which our group will be transferred by bus to the new Seattle Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) in Lake Union Park for a tour and presentation.

During the Friday afternoon and Saturday programs Dr. Thirlby will be honored for his academic achievements and educational leadership with a festschrift from his published co-authors (alumni of the VM residency program in surgery.) Dr. Mondo Raker will also be honored with a vascular surgical symposium as he is retiring after 34 years at VM. Mondo's address is entitled "Evolution of Vascular Surgery at VM as Seen Through My Drawings."

Other invited lecturers include Dr. Andy Ross (section head of Gastroenterology at VM), Dr. Bill Traverso, Dr. Tabetha Bradley VM '12, Dr. Larry Moss VM '91, Dr. Tim Kingston VM '80, Dr. Morrie Johnson VM '87, and Dr. Ravi Moonka VM '95.  The "best case of the year" and the "worst case of the year" contests, HPB and Thoracic Symposiums and Endocrine lectures as well has academic presentations by current surgical residents will be fun parts of the program.  And there will be much, much more. The final program will be emailed later in the summer. 

We will have a celebratory dinner on Saturday, September 24 at the Pacific Tower with spectacular views of the Seattle skyline. Your spouse or guest is invited to the entire meeting and of course the dinner. Mr. Leonard Garfield, Executive Director of Seattle's Museum of History and Industry will give an historical presentation.

We look forward to seeing you in September. Please contact Mary Paul Stewart of VM Continuing Medical Education if she may assist you in registering. Call (206) 341-0567 or email [email protected]

Register today! Please contact Mary Paul Stewart of VM Continuing Medical Education if she may assist you in the registration process. Call (206) 341-0567 or email [email protected]

The Virginia Mason Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Virginia Mason Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Parking: Parking is not included with registration. Virginia Mason's downtown parking facilities are limited and reserved for patients, therefore we offer this map of public lots with walking routes to the Lindeman Pavilion.

Public transportation: Metro Bus routes serving the First Hill neighborhood include 2, 10, 12, 60, 193, and 303. Please consult the Metro Trip Planner for route information and schedules.

Non-Physician Attendance (10.00 hours)

Crowne Plaza Seattle
1113 Sixth Avenue, Seattle | Hotel: (206) 464-1980 | www.cphotelseattle.com

The Crowne Plaza Seattle Downtown is located a few blocks from the Lindeman Pavilion at Virginia Mason, where the course will be held. Their central downtown location is convenient to fascinating museums and some of the finest restaurants and shops in the Emerald City.

To check availability of the Virginia Mason Medical rate of $259, please use this link.

The Fairmont Olympic Hotel
411 University Street, Seattle | Reservations: 1-866-621-1701 | Hotel: (206) 621-1700 | www.fairmont.com/seattle

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Fairmont Olympic Hotel has been a landmark in the Northwest since opening in 1924. Ideally located in the heart of downtown Seattle, Washington's most preeminent hotel is just footsteps from the area's finest shops, restaurants and entertainment attractions. Featuring Italian renaissance architecture and lavish amenities, the beautifully historic 450-room hotel combines traditional warmth with 21st century convenience and personalized service.

Please use code NVRM to receive the Virginia Mason corporate rate. For reservations, 1-866-621-1701 or book using this link: http://www.fairmont.com/EN_FA/Reservations/ReservationAvailability?hc=SEA&pc=NVRM

The Inn at Virginia Mason
1006 Spring Street, Seattle | Hotel: (800) 283-6453 / (206) 583-6453 | Reservations: InnatVirginiaMason.com

The Inn at Virginia Mason is located in the historic First Hill neighborhood. Built in the 1920s as The Rhododendron Apartments, the Inn retains much of its original charm and character. For online reservations, visit InnatVirginiaMason.com and click on "Check Availability & Rates". Enter the promo code "medical" to receive conference rates of $119 - $149 plus tax on standard and deluxe rooms.

Sorrento Hotel
900 Madison St., Seattle | Hotel: (206) 622-6400 | www.hotelsorrento.com

Located atop Seattle’s popular First Hill and inspired by the Renaissance-era elegance of its Italian namesake, Sorrento Hotel offers you the comfort of a luxurious home enhanced by European style and service. Sorrento Hotel Seattle offers 76 individually decorated rooms and suites that have scenic city or courtyard views, and are thoughtfully furnished with amenities that will pamper and entertain.