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Anne Marie Lennon, M.D., Ph.D.


University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine


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​​  Evening Meeting Agenda


 6:00 PM:  Industry Exhibits and Cocktail Reception


​​7:30 PM: CME Program


Q & A Discussion to Follow


"Pancreatic Cysts and

Early Cancer Detection"​

​​​​​What if I haven't updated my dues yet?  We encourage all members to renew their membership dues with our easy online system.  Members need to be current on Annual Memberships Dues for 2026 in order to attend most of our programs. We will be able to update your dues in person at the meeting!

Invite a new colleague as your guest. Did you know that PNWGS members can bring a guest to enjoy one PNWGS evening program for free as an introduction to our society? Take advantage of this perk. Their CME and MOC Points are always included.


​The Session Evaluation, CME Certificate, and MOC Form will be emailed to all participants after the event.


Parking is easy, and valet parking is now included with dinner at the Rainier Club Parking Garage.  You will enter the auto court of the Rainier Club on the right as you drive down Columbia Street to enter their garage.
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The PNWGS is honored to welcome Anne Marie Lennon, MD, PhD, Chair, Department of Medicine, Jack D. Myers Professor Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine for the UW Wade Volwiler 2026 - 2027 Annual Visiting Professor Special Event. 

​EARN CME & MOC POINTS

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​​​​​Continuing Medical Education

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).  


The Pacific Northwest Gastroenterology Society (PNWGS) is accredited by the Washington State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The PNWGS designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity meets the criteria for up to 1.5 hours of Category I CME credit to satisfy the relicensure requirements of the Washington State Medical Quality Assurance Commission.


NOTE: PNWGS offers ABIM MOC points for this activity for learners choosing to participate in the MOC program. Learners are NOT required to participate in any MOC activities in order to claim AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for this activity.​

MOC Statement
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.5 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

About the Professor ​

Dr. Lennon’s research is focused on pancreatic cysts, and early cancer detection. Her background in science (she has a PhD in proteomics), coupled with her clinical expertise, gives her a unique understanding of both basic science and what are the clinically relevant issues. She has been highly
successful in translating science into new approaches for patient care.


Education & Training
• MB, BCh, BAO, LRCPS&I, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, 1996
• ECFMG (Certificate 05189824), 1998
• PhD, University College Dublin, Ireland, 2004
• Intern, Internal Medicine and Surgery, Beaumont University Hospital, Ireland, 1997
• Resident, Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, and Wexford General Hospital,
Ireland, 1999
• Fellowship (Specialist Registrar Training), Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine, Ireland, 2001
• Fellowship (Specialist Registrar Training Scheme), Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine, Edinburgh, United
Kingdom, 2008
• Advanced Endoscopy Fellow, Johns Hopkins University, 2010