Emily Berend Adult Reconstruction Symposium

The Duke University Health System Department of Clinical Education and Professional Development and the Duke Department of Orthopaedic Surgery are jointly providing a comprehensive Hip and Knee course (FREE for trainees). This activity is designed for orthopaedic residents, Fellows in Adult Reconstruction, orthopaedic surgeons, primary and specialty care physicians, physician assistants, nurses, non-medical professionals, and allied health professionals. Participants can earn Joint Accreditation credits for this activity. Please note that no attendance certificates are issued for this course.

Registration Opens Soon!

Friday, April 10 – Saturday, April 11, 2026

AMA PRA Credits
Duke University Health System Department of Clinical Education and Professional Development designates this EBARS activity. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 12.5 AMA credits are available!

Fee
• No Fee for Trainees
• Registered Nurse, Nurse Clinician, and Nurse Practitioner: $250.00
• Physician: $350.00
• Non-Medical Provider: $650.00

Location

The meeting will be held at the Duke Interprofessional Education Building (IPE), 311 Trent Drive, Durham, NC 27710. Please park in the Duke Clinics Parking Garage on Trent Drive. To see a map of the location, click here.

2026 Visiting Professor

Brian Parsley, MD
Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine (Medical Center)

2026 Guest Faculty Presenters

                                                           
Ugo N. Ihekweazu, MD, FAAOS, FAAHKS                             William J. Long, MD, FRCSC
Chief, Division of Adult Reconstruction                                    Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Adult Reconstruction Division
Fondren Orthopedic Group                                                      Chairman of the Business and Strategic Growth Committee
Texas Orthopedic Hospital                                                        Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)

                                                           
Ajay Premkumar, MD                                                               Juan Suarez, MD
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery                           Director of the Hip and Knee Reconstruction Fellowship
Emory University School of Medicine                                       Baptist Health South Florida; Assistant Professor, FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine                                                  

Course Directors

                                                                     

Michael P. Bolognesi, MD                                                                  Samuel S. Wellman, MD
Virginia Flowers Baker Distinguished                                                 Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery                                                      Duke University Medical Center
Duke University Medical Center

Physician Credit: Duke University Health System Department of Clinical Education and Professional Development designates this activity for a maximum of 12.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.