Grand Rounds 2026 May 29 - The 37th Annual Joel W. Baker Lectureship in Surgery

Friday, May 29, 2026, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM, Volney Auditorium, 1201 Terry Ave. - Lindeman Pavilion Level 1, Seattle, WA

The 37th Annual Joel W. Baker Lectureship in Surgery

"Pockets, Peanuts, and New Perspectives: Unraveling the Management of Diverticular Disease in 2026"

Jason Hall, MD, MPH
Chairman and Surgeon-in-Chief
Department of Surgery, Tufts Medical Center
Professor and Benjamin Andrews Chair of Surgery
Professor of Public Health and Community Medicine
Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Mass.

On Friday at 7:30 a.m. click to join the livestream. Complimentary enrollment is required to earn continuing education credit.  When you register you are eligible to receive weekly reminders for the series with topic, speaker and Zoom link. 

Should you have questions or require assistance, please contact the Virginia Mason Continuing Medical Education department at 206-341-0142 or email [email protected].

1. Summarize the current understanding of the pathophysiology of diverticular disease.
2. Review behavioral interventions for the management of diverticular disease.
3. Review the surgical management of complicated and uncomplicated diverticular disease.

Grand Rounds is fee-free. Enrollment in the series is required to obtain credit.

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 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Academy of Family Physicians: The AAFP has reviewed 2026 Grand Rounds at Virginia Mason Medical Center, and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. Term of approval is from 01/09/2026 to 12/11/2026. 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.

Seattle 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.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ (1.00 hours), AAFP Prescribed Credits (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours)

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5/29/2026 7:30:00 AM	Grand Rounds 2026 May 29 - The 37th Annual Joel W. Baker Lectureship in Surgery 5/29/2026 7:30:00 AM 5/29/2026 8:30:00 AM 6 Volney Auditorium, 1201 Terry Ave. - Lindeman Pavilion Level 1 False MM/DD/YYYY	Grand Rounds 2026 May 29 - The 37th Annual Joel W. Baker Lectureship in Surgery The 37th Annual Joel W. Baker Lectureship in Surgery "Pockets, Peanuts, and New Perspectives: Unraveling the Management of Diverticular Disease in 2026" Jason Hall, MD, MPH Chairman and Surgeon-in-Chief Department of Surgery, Tufts Medical Center Professor and Benjamin Andrews Chair of Surgery Professor of Public Health and Community Medicine Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Mass. On Friday at 7:30 a.m. click to join the livestream. Complimentary enrollment is required to earn continuing education credit.  When you register you are eligible to receive weekly reminders for the series with topic, speaker and Zoom link.  Should you have questions or require assistance, please contact the Virginia Mason Continuing Medical Education department at 206-341-0142 or email [email protected]. Location: Volney Auditorium, 1201 Terry Ave. - Lindeman Pavilion Level 1 Specialties: All Specialties