Annual Meeting

We are looking forward to a jam-packed weekend full of educational opportunities, networking, abstract presentations, and more!  The theme of this year's meeting is "The Scope of the Problem of Obesity".  All lectures and panel discussions will focus on the state of the disease and how we can tackle it with a multidisciplinary approach. Please plan to join us August 18-19, 2023 at the beautiful Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, Virginia.   

ACCREDITATION

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and the Virginias State Chapter of the ASMBS. The ASMBS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

CME CREDITS The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

CEU CREDITS Nursing credits (up to 10.5 CE contact hours) are provided by Taylor College, Los Angeles, California (possibly may not be accepted for national certification). Provider is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP-3285, for the stated number of contact hours. 

AT A GLANCE

The conference will start on Friday, August 18th with a half day of educational sessions, and a welcome reception that evening. Saturday, August 19th is a full day of sessions ending with a keynote lecture during dinner, and VBS After Dark that evening. We hope you'll join us for a great weekend!

ACCOMODATIONS

Our room block at the Kingsmill has expired. To see if rooms are still available, call Resort Reservations at 757-253-1703 and state your affiliation with the Virginia Bariatric Society.

Questions? Contact VBS Executive Director, Carly Miller at cmiller@ramdocs.org.