Change to Registration is OPEN! We “virtually” cannot wait to see you in 2022!
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital’s 13th 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. Join your colleagues and expert faculty from the comfort of your own home or office during this virtual symposium. Participating in the four-day symposium will give you access to the below:
- Education agenda will include lectures, panel discussions and interactive Q&A sessions
- Poster abstracts viewing
- Multiple symposia
- Networking Hub to network with other attendees
- Exhibit Hall Access
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 Co-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