Grand Rounds 2025 May 2 - Clinical and Translational Research Symposium and Poster Presentations

Friday, May 2, 2025, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM, Volney Richmond Auditorium, Seattle, WA

Clinical and Translational Research Symposium and Poster Presentations

Presented by Benaroya Research Institute

Characterizing Patterns of Care for Diverticulitis Within the Contemporary Health System

Brian (Hyung Chan) Kim, MD
PGY-3, General Surgery | Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle

Advancing Stroke Care Efficiency: Impact of AI and Communication Tools on Patient Outcomes

Fatima E. Milfred, MD
Vascular Neurologist
Neurohospitalist
Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle

Integrative Genomic Profiling of High-Grade URCC Identifies Distinct Oncogenic Subtypes With Prognostic Relevance

Renzo G. Di Natale, MD
Resident – Surgery
Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle

Use of Intraoperative Palonosetron to Prevent Postoperative Nausea/Vomiting in Gynecologic Surgery: A Single-Center Retrospective Study

Charlie Brady, MD
Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, PGY2
Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle

Development of a Rapid Screening Tool for Cognitive Impairment in a Primary Care Setting: A Pilot Study

Richard M. Furlong, MD
Section Head, Virginia Mason Kirkland Primary Care
Virginia Mason Medical Center, Kirkland

 

 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. Recognize how diagnosis and treatment of diverticulitis is fragmented across settings and specialties.
2. Assess the utilization and impact of AI and communication tools in stroke care.
3. Identify key molecular features that contribute to the aggressive nature of high-grade unclassified renal cell carcinoma (RCC).
4. Assess the efficacy of palonosetron compared to standard of care ondansetron in the prevention of PONV 24 hours after gynecologic surgery.
5. Assess the shifting attitudes and ethos regarding true screening for cognitive impairment in Primary Care; and discuss the emergence of our home-grown cognitive screener, the VMCS, and what makes it so important.

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 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 2025 Grand Rounds at Virginia Mason Medical Center, and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. Term of approval is from 01/03/2025 to 12/12/2025. 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)

Friday, May 2, 2025