The Fifth International Vaginal Surgery Conference once again brings together a most distinguished faculty recognized as authorities in gynecologic surgery. The two and a half day intensive course is designed for the practicing gynecologist, and provides the opportunity to advance their skills in surgical decision making and technical precision in the field of pelvic reconstructive and vaginal surgery.

New techniques and innovative approaches advancing the science and art of vaginal will presented.

This conference is noted for the camaraderie between the faculty and the conference attendees. In addition to the one on-on-one contact with the speakers during coffee breaks and lunch, there will be a wine and cheese reception immediately following the program on Thursday. A social dinner dance on Friday evening will provide ample time for each registrant and guest to discuss questions and problems with the faculty and other conference participants.

St. John's Mercy Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for continuing medical education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. St. John's verifies that this CME activity meets the criteria for 17 credit hours in Category 1 of the American Medical Association.

Cognates have been applied for through the American college of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.