Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) 2023

Friday, June 23, 2023, 8:00 AM - Saturday, June 24, 2023, 2:30 PM, Grand Hyatt Washington, Washington, DC


MedStar Georgetown University Hospital’s 14th Annual Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) Conference is a comprehensive two-day symposium that provides an in-depth understanding of the complexities of AWR. The purpose of this highly interactive meeting is to offer an evidence-based discussion on all aspects of AWR through didactic lectures with video education and case presentations 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. Attendees will be given 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. Utilize advanced abdominal wall reconstruction techniques to improve patient outcomes.
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. Implement appropriate treatment options for infected abdominal wall mesh.
10. Recognize the optimal management of skin and soft tissue during hernia repair.
11. Implement enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) after hernia repair.
12. Recognize the value of botulinum toxin A in large hernia defects.
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.

Early Bird rate now through February 22

• Physician $595
• Resident or Fellow $350
• Physician Assistant $450
• Nurse Practitioner $450
• Nurse $450
• Pharmacist $450
• Dietitians $450
• Allied Health Professional $450
• Industry Professional $950

February 23 through June 22 (10AM)

• Physician $675
• Resident or Fellow $425
• Physician Assistant $525
• Nurse Practitioner $525
• Nurse $525
• Pharmacist $525
• Dietitians $525
• Allied Health Professional $525
• Industry Professional $950

Conference Dates: June 23 to June 24, 2023

• Physician $750
• Resident or Fellow $500
• Physician Assistant $600
• Nurse Practitioner $600
• Nurse $600
• Pharmacist $600
• Dietitians $600
• Allied Health Professional $600
• Industry Professional $1000

Registration Add On:

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

 

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 13.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

 

 

Physicians: MedStar Health designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 13.00 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 13.00 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 13.00 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 13.00 CPEUs.  RDs and DTRs are to select activity type 102 on Professional Development Portfolio (PDP) activity logs.
 

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Physician (13.00 hours), Nurse - ANCC (13.00 hours), Registered Dietitians - CDR (13.00 hours), IPCE (13.00 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (13.00 hours), Dietetic Technicians, Registered (13.00 hours), ABS CC (13.00 hours), ABS CC SAM (13.00 hours)

 Grand Hyatt Washington
   1000 H St. NW
  Washington, D.C. 20001

 Reservation line: 888-421-1442
 Hotel phone number: 202-582-1234
 Room Block Rate: $259 + applicable tax 
 Be sure to mention “Abdominal Wall Reconstruction” when making your room reservations.

 
Hotel Room Block Cutoff Date: May 31, 2023
Hotel arrangements can be made online at: www.awrconference.com/hotel-travel

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

MedStar Health adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

Individuals in a position to control the content of this CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. An ineligible company is any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All of the relevant financial relationships listed below have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

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

MedStar Health is pleased to invite you to submit an abstract for presentation at the 14^th Annual Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) Conference. This is an excellent opportunity for you and your colleagues to share your latest work and research with world-renown experts in the field!

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