Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) 2024

Friday, June 7, 2024, 7:00 AM - Saturday, June 8, 2024, 3:30 PM, Ritz Carlton, Tyson's Corner, McLean, VA

Registration is closed and will re-open onsite June 7 at the Ritz-Carlton Tyson's Corner, McLean, VA

 

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital’s 15th Annual Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) Conference is a comprehensive two-day symposium that provides an in-depth understanding of the emerging specialty of AWR. The purpose of this highly interactive meeting is to offer an evidence-based discussion on clinical aspects of AWR through didactic lectures with video education, case presentations, and discussions to address the growing rate of complex hernia repairs and updates in technology and procedures. Currently, there are approximately 350,000 ventral hernia repairs performed annually in the United States and the patient population continues to be increasingly complex with significant co-morbidities. Thus, there is a significant complication rate including surgical site morbidity, readmission, and recurrence. The course is comprised of internationally renowned faculty that are a diverse group of experts chosen from the disciplines of general and plastic surgery, based upon their ongoing contributions to the field of abdominal wall reconstruction. The individual sessions will focus on patient selection and optimization, selection of surgical approach and reinforcement material, technical aspects of open and minimally invasive surgery, and management of complications. The conference is designed to give attendees much of the knowledge required to have a successful AWR practice.

1. Identify why preoperative preparation is necessary for optimizing patient outcomes.
2. Recognize how to interpret peer reviewed literature.
3. Identify the indications for biologic, synthetic, bioabsorbable mesh.
4. Utilize patient optimization to reduce the incidence of surgical site occurrences.
5. Recognize the value of botulinum toxin A in large hernia defects.
6. Utilize advanced minimally invasive techniques for optimal patient outcomes.
7. Recognize the value of plastic surgery techniques for advanced abdominal wall reconstruction.
8. Manage entero-cutaneous fistulas in the setting of a hernia.
9. Recognize the nuisances of AWR in specific patient cohorts (e.g. women of childbearing age)
10. Implement appropriate treatment options for infected abdominal wall mesh.
11. Recognize the optimal management of skin and soft tissue during hernia repair.
12. Utilize advanced abdominal wall reconstruction techniques to improve patient outcomes.
13. Evaluate and manage the common complications after component separation procedure.
14. Recognize how to interpret relevant radiology studies when evaluating hernia patients.
15. Recognize the importance of quality of life metrics when defining metrics of success for hernia patient.
16. Recognize abdominal wall anatomy.
17. Identify the roles and responsibilities of members of the healthcare team involved in the collaborative care of patients with hernias.
18. Integrate a team-based approach in the care of patients with hernias.
19. Summarize the importance of sub-specialty training to be a successful hernia surgeon.

Now to June 6 (10AM)

• Physician $675
• Resident or Fellow $425
• Physician Assistant  $525
• Nurse Practitioner $525
• Nurse $525
• Dietitians $525
• Allied Health Professional $525
• Medical Student $425
• Industry Professional $950
• Physician One Day $375
  
  

Conference Dates: June 7 to 8, 2024

• Physician $750
• Resident or Fellow $500
• Physician Assistant  $600
• Nurse Practitioner $600
• Nurse $600
• Pharmacist $600
• Dietitians $600
• Allied Health Professional $600
• Medical Student: $500
• Industry Professional $1,000
  
  

Registration Add Ons:

• Cadaver Lab Advance Purchase $250
• Cadaver Lab Onsite $300
• Reception Guest $50

 

Coming soon! More information on Saturday, June 8 Cadaver Lab. Check back for more information.

Please contact [email protected] or (833) 731-1273 for registration assistance.

 

 

In support of improving patient care, MedStar Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation Statement:

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 14.50 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Physicians: MedStar Health designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 14.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

American Board of Internal Medicine MOC Credit:

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 14.50 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

American Board of Surgery CC Credit:

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

MOC/CC Participation Threshold: Learner participates by writing a reflective statement and makes a commitment to change or maintain an element of practice.

 

Nurses: This activity is approved for 14.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Registered Dietitians (RDs) and Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTRs):

Completion of this IPCE activity awards 14.50 CPEUs.  RDs and DTRs are to select activity type 102 on Professional Development Portfolio (PDP) activity logs.
 

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Physician (14.50 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (14.50 hours), ABS CC (14.50 hours), Dietetic Technicians, Registered (14.50 hours), IPCE (14.50 hours), Non-Physician Member of the Healthcare Team (14.50 hours), Nurse - ANCC (14.50 hours), Registered Dietitians - CDR (14.50 hours)

The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner
1700 Tysons Blvd
McLean, VA 22102

 Reservation line: 703-744-3947 
 Hotel phone number: 703-506-4300
 Room Block Rate: $239 + applicable tax 
 Be sure to mention “Abdominal Wall Reconstruction” when making your
 room reservations.

Hotel Room Block Cutoff Date extended: May 20, 2024
Hotel arrangements can be made online at: https://awrconference.com/venue/

This conference offers the opportunity to exhibit at the conference. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Romano at [email protected] 

For more information and exhibit prospectus please visit the AWR Website