We a great two days of education at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C. in 2023! Can’t wait to see you again in 2024. Please check back for updates regarding the 2024 conference.
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital’s 15th Annual Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR) Conference is a comprehensive symposium providing an in-depth understanding of the complexity of AWR and repair techniques. AWR is intended to provide each attendee with education and resources needed to heal wounds and consider alternative resources in abdominal wall reconstruction. This unique opportunity will allow the attendee to network with colleagues in their field with interact with expert faculty. Participating in the symposium will give you access to the below:
- Educational agenda that will include lectures, panel discussions and interactive Q&A sessions
- Poster abstracts viewing
- Multiple symposia
- Networking opportunities
- Exhibit Hall
Conference Chair:

Parag Bhanot, MD, FACS
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital MedStar Georgetown Center for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction and Hernia Surgery Georgetown University School of Medicine Washington, D.C.
Course Directors:

Karen Kim Evans, MD
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital MedStar Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Georgetown University School of Medicine Washington, D.C.

William W. Hope, MD
New Hanover Regional Medical Center Wilmington, NC

Jeffrey E. Janis, MD, FACS
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Columbus, OH