Featured Lectures
David Sun Lecture
Detente in the Therapy of GERD
Saturday, October 16 • 10:00 am-10:30 am • Ballroom C
This year’s David Sun Lecture has been awarded to Tom R. DeMeester, MD, FACG , who will present “Detente in the Therapy of GERD.” Held during the Annual Postgraduate Course, The David Sun Lectureship in Postgraduate Education was established by Mrs. Sun in memory of her husband, Dr. David Sun, an outstanding gastroenterologist and investigator. The Lecturer, with a distinguished background
in gastroenterology or an allied field, is chosen by the Course Directors of the Postgraduate Program subject to the approval of the Educational Affairs Committee and the Board of Trustees. All who are registered for the Postgraduate Course are invited to attend.
The American Journal of Gastroenterology Lecture
Abuse, Trauma and GI Symptoms: Is There a Link?
Monday, October 18 • 3:05 pm-3:35 pm • Ballroom C 1&2
Douglas A. Drossman, MD, MACG, will present The American Journal
of Gastroenterology lecture, entitled “Abuse, Trauma and GI Symptoms:
Is There a Link?” It is well recognized that stress can affect
gastrointestinal function. Sexual or physical abuse are potent stressors
that influence GI symptoms, yet they have only been recognized
and studied scientifically in the last 20 years. In this presentation Dr.
Drossman, who first reported this association, will provide a historical
overview of the role of abuse history in GI disorders and symptom
exacerbation, present a new understanding of the underlying mechanisms
for this association and offer guidelines as to how to approach
this issue in clinical practice. To view previous AJG lectures and learn
more about the upcoming lecture, visit www.amjgastro.com.
J. Edward Berk Distinguished Lecture
Academic Mentoring
Tuesday, October 19 • 10:00 am-10:30 am • Ballroom C 1&2
This year’s J. Edward Berk Distinguished Lecture has been awarded to Donald O. Castell, MD, MACG, who will present “Academic Mentoring.” Awarded to individuals prominent in gastroenterology or a related area, the J. Edward Berk Distinguished Lecturer is nominated by the President and the appointment is subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The lectureship was established in recognition of the significant contributions made by J. Edward Berk, MD, MACG, to clinical gastroenterology during his long and distinguished clinical and academic career. A nationally and internationally renowned physician and teacher, Dr. Berk also served as ACG President from 1975-1976. All who are registered for the Annual Meeting are encouraged to attend.
Emily Couric Memorial Lecture
Colon Cancer Screening: Evolution to Eradication...
Tuesday, October 19 • 4:30 pm-5:00 pm • Ballroom C 1&2
David A. Johnson, MD, FACG has been designated to deliver the Emily Couric Memorial Lecture. The title of his presentation will be “Colon Cancer Screening: Evolution to Eradication...” This lecture was developed by the ACG, the Virginia Gastroenterological Society and the Old Dominion Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates to honor Virginia State Senator Emily Couric who died of pancreatic cancer in October of 2001. Senator Couric was a strong advocate for health care issues, particularly in her instrumental work to pass the nation’s first legislation mandating health insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screening. All who are registered for the Annual Meeting are encouraged to attend.
David Y. Graham Lecture
GI Training: Where Is It Headed?
Wednesday, October 20 • 10:15 am-10:45 am • Ballroom C 1&2
Grace H. Elta, MD, FACG, is being honored this year as presenter of
the David Y. Graham Lecture, “GI Training: Where Is It Headed?” The
presenter is chosen by the President and is subject to approval by the
Board of Trustees. This named lectureship was established in 2004
in recognition of the many contributions to clinical gastroenterology
made by David Y. Graham, MD, MACG. The lectureship was made
possible through a donation by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Inc., and
Meretek Diagnostics, Inc. All who are registered for the Annual Meeting
are encouraged to attend.
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