​​​The 2023 "Meet the Professor" Evening Program Calendar

Session 1: February 2, 2023

Annual UW Wade Volwiler Visiting Professor Event

“Familial Colon Cancer Syndromes"

John M. Carethers, M.D.
Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences, UC San Diego

Rainier Club, Seattle


Session 2: June 8, 2023

Local Star Special Event

“Shining Light Where the Sun Don’t Shine: Is Colonoscopy Really the Best Screening Test?”
Jason A. Dominitz M.D., M.H.S.

National director of Gastroenterology for the Veterans Health Administration,

Acting Chief of Gastroenterology for the VA Puget Sound.

UW Professor of Gastroenterology and Medicine

​Rainier Club, Seattle


Session 3: September/October 2023 - Date TBD

Speaker / Topic TBD

​Rainier Club, Seattle


Session 4: December 7, 2023

Holiday Mixer Event

Speaker / Topic TBD

Rainier Club, Seattle



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State-of-the-Art in Gastrointestinal


Endoscopy Course on Saturday, March 4, 2023

Our mission is to expand knowledge through engaging and educational events that foster relationships in the field of gastroenterology in the greater Pacific Northwest.  

  • Attend our dinner series at a discounted price available to members only.
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It’s important to us to provide a quality educational experience to our members.  Contact us for many ways to become involved today.

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Parental Leave (and Pumpkin Spice) with Lauren Feld, M.D.


​​Join us for this important conversation regarding gender equity and parental leave in the field of gastroenterology with our guest Dr. Lauren Feld! Listen to the end for our favorite fall treats. Dr. Feld is a hepatology fellow at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. 

***Trigger warning: This conversation includes discussions on pregnancy, parenting and brief mention of pregnancy loss.


Join Us for Dinner! June 8, 2023


Local Star Special Event


The PNWGS is honored to welcome


Jason Dominitz, M.D., M.H.S.


as our 2023 Local Star.

“Shining Light Where the Sun Don’t Shine: Is Colonoscopy Really the Best Screening Test?”

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