The MCG Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Section of Pediatric Orthopaedics, will host the 36th Annual Frank H. Stelling Pediatric Orthopaedic Conference with the distinguished surgeon Dr. Ernest L. Sink, serving as visiting professor. Dr. Sink is Chief of the Hip Preservation Service at the Hospital for Special Surgery. He specializes in the treatment of hip disorders, such as hip dysplasia, in patients ranging from newborns to adults. Dr. Sink has authored over 80 peer reviewed articles and has particular academic and research interest in the outcomes of hip preservation procedures. He is involved in teaching other surgeons on a national and international level and collaborates with several other specialized hip surgeons in the country.

The Frank H. Stelling Orthopaedic Conference will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023. The format of the conference will be a presentation by Dr. Sink followed by case presentations from the residents at the Medical College of Georgia. There will be a reception following the academic event that evening.

Exhibitors will have access to one exhibit table, receive one invitation to the reception Friday night and be listed in the conference program.

Thank you much in advance for your participation in this worthwhile program. We look forward to a wonderful event and hope to see you in October.  Please feel free to contact Samantha McMillon  at (706) 721-2847 or smcmillon@augusta.edu if you have any questions or if any further assistance is  needed.