Pelvic Floor Disorders (PFD) Week 2024

Pelvic Floor Disorders (PFD) Week 2024 is organized by American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) and will be held from Oct 22 - 25, 2024 at Marriott Marquis Washington, DC, Washington, Dist of Col, United States of America.

Description:
The annual meeting fosters collaboration, networking, and shared learning, providing a unique platform for exchanging knowledge, experiences, and expertise to improve urogynecologic care for women.

In October 2024 in Washington, DC, join our community of healthcare professionals specializing in urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery to explore cutting-edge research and surgical techniques. A virtual experience will be available for those unable to travel.

During PFD Week, you can present your latest research and best practices, attend inspiring presentations and interactive workshops, engage in formal and informal dialogue, earn CMEs, and establish or reinforce the bonds that will help you achieve the most important work of your career.

PFD Week was created by AUGS to become the go-to meeting for health care professionals interested in or actively practicing Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. The core of the meeting contains the traditional two-and-a-half days of scientific presentation with the addition of one day of surgical and clinical workshop sessions.

PFD Week creates a forum to exchange knowledge, experience, and insights for the improvement of women’s urogynecologic care.

PFD Week is an inclusive meeting that offers access to internationally recognized leaders in the field and the opportunity to network with the most highly respected health professionals in urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery.

At the conclusion of PFD Week 2024, attendees will be able to:
Clinical and Basic Science Learning Objectives:

• Describe research in postpartum complications and their clinical management.
• Discuss the latest research on the relationship between the microbiome and bladder health.
• Discuss research in the extracellular matrix and their applications in urogynecology using animal models.
• Describe updates on overactive bladder treatment.
• Describe different simulation models that can be used to educate trainees.
• Discuss the use of ultrasound in evaluating patients with pelvic floor disorders.
• Interpret the latest research in urogynecologic mesh complications.
• Describe pelvic floor anatomy and how to avoid, minimize, and manage complications of surgery.

Other Learning Objectives:

• Discuss different career pathways available to urogynecologists.
• Discuss the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in patient care.
• Describe the Physician Payments Sunshine Act and its role in maintaining high ethical standards among practicing physicians.
• Explore research funding opportunities within federal and non-federal funding institutions.