Vascular Annual Meeting

Beyond learning what’s new in the world of vascular surgery, paid physicians also can earn both Continuing Medical Education credits and Maintenance of Certification Part 2 Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment credits.

The Society for Vascular Surgery is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. SVS has designated the 2016 Vascular Annual Meeting for a maximum of 29.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Of the 29.25 credits, 13.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ meet the requirements for American Board of Surgery MOC Part 2 self-assessment.

To claim credits, physicians must attend that session and then complete the appropriate self-assessment exam with a passing score of 75%. Access to the exams will be available via a link in the 2016 VAM Mobile App and a link on the SVS website. New this year is the ability to have access to the exams immediately after a session.

Attendees may access the exams and claim CME and self-assessment credits through Dec. 31, 2016.

Separate certificates are issued for postgraduate courses (a total of nine credits are available and people may register for postgraduate courses only and not participate in VAM), the Registered Physician Vascular Interpretation exam course (3.25 CME and 3.25 MOC credits) and for VAM itself (up to 29.25 and 13.25 CME and MOC credits, respectively, depending on session participation). A grand total of 25.5 MOC credits is available to someone who takes three postgraduate courses, participates in two breakfast and all plenary sessions and also completes the RPVI review course. 

Beyond learning what’s new in the world of vascular surgery, paid physicians also can earn both Continuing Medical Education credits and Maintenance of Certification Part 2 Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment credits.

The Society for Vascular Surgery is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. SVS has designated the 2016 Vascular Annual Meeting for a maximum of 29.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Of the 29.25 credits, 13.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ meet the requirements for American Board of Surgery MOC Part 2 self-assessment.

To claim credits, physicians must attend that session and then complete the appropriate self-assessment exam with a passing score of 75%. Access to the exams will be available via a link in the 2016 VAM Mobile App and a link on the SVS website. New this year is the ability to have access to the exams immediately after a session.

Attendees may access the exams and claim CME and self-assessment credits through Dec. 31, 2016.

Separate certificates are issued for postgraduate courses (a total of nine credits are available and people may register for postgraduate courses only and not participate in VAM), the Registered Physician Vascular Interpretation exam course (3.25 CME and 3.25 MOC credits) and for VAM itself (up to 29.25 and 13.25 CME and MOC credits, respectively, depending on session participation). A grand total of 25.5 MOC credits is available to someone who takes three postgraduate courses, participates in two breakfast and all plenary sessions and also completes the RPVI review course. 

Beyond learning what’s new in the world of vascular surgery, paid physicians also can earn both Continuing Medical Education credits and Maintenance of Certification Part 2 Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment credits.

The Society for Vascular Surgery is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. SVS has designated the 2016 Vascular Annual Meeting for a maximum of 29.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Of the 29.25 credits, 13.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ meet the requirements for American Board of Surgery MOC Part 2 self-assessment.

To claim credits, physicians must attend that session and then complete the appropriate self-assessment exam with a passing score of 75%. Access to the exams will be available via a link in the 2016 VAM Mobile App and a link on the SVS website. New this year is the ability to have access to the exams immediately after a session.

Attendees may access the exams and claim CME and self-assessment credits through Dec. 31, 2016.

Separate certificates are issued for postgraduate courses (a total of nine credits are available and people may register for postgraduate courses only and not participate in VAM), the Registered Physician Vascular Interpretation exam course (3.25 CME and 3.25 MOC credits) and for VAM itself (up to 29.25 and 13.25 CME and MOC credits, respectively, depending on session participation). A grand total of 25.5 MOC credits is available to someone who takes three postgraduate courses, participates in two breakfast and all plenary sessions and also completes the RPVI review course. 

Vascular Annual Meeting attendees are invited to the satellite symposia offered by industry, including three breakfast sessions on Thursday, June 9. These sessions are not part of the ACCME-accredited portion of the Vascular Annual Meeting.  

Thursday, June 9, 6:30 - 8 a.m.
B1: Complex SFA Disease: Maximizing Outcomes While Minimizing Costs
Presenting: Dr. Brian G. DeRubertis, Dr. Peter L. Faries
Sponsored by Abbott

B2: EndoAnchors in Practice: Treatment Algorithms from the Experts
Sponsored by Medtronic
Presenting: EndoAnchors: What Are They and How They Bring Value to Your Practice – Dr. Bart Muhs

How I Utilize ANCHOR Data to Make Clinically Relevant Treatment Decisions – Dr. Jeffrey Jim

How EndoAnchors Can be Used Safely and Effectively in the Treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms – Dr. Frank R. Arko

How EndoAnchors Can be Used Safely and Effectively in the Treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms – Dr. Jean M. Panneton

B3: New Techniques in Advanced Imaging and 3D Navigation for Complex Endovascular Procedures
Sponsored by Philips

Presenting: Dr. Marc L. Schermerhorn and Dr. Wayne K. Nelson

Thursday, June 9, 7:30 - 9 p.m.
“The Battle Continues ... The Battle of the Bulge: Debating the Future of Aortic Aneurysm Repair”
Sponsored by Endologix, Inc.
Moderator: Dr. Christopher J. Kwolek; Presenter: TBA

Friday, June 10, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
“Internal Iliac Artery Preservation Expert Panel”
Sponsored by Gore
Presenting: Moderator: Dr. Darren B. Schneider

Pros and Cons of Current Treatment Options – Dr. Jason T. Lee

GORE® EXCLUDER® Iliac Branch Device (IBE) and Procedural Overview – Dr. Gustavo Oderich

IBE Clinical Trial Outcomes and the Benefits of Internal Iliac Artery Preservation – Dr. Darren B. Schneider

Case Report: First Patient Treated and Two-Year Follow-up – Dr. Brian G. Peterson

Case Report: First U.S. Bilateral Case and One-Year Follow-up – Dr. Sharif Ellozy
Rapid-Fire Case Presentations

As of 5/6/16

Vascular Annual Meeting attendees are invited to the satellite symposia offered by industry, including three breakfast sessions on Thursday, June 9. These sessions are not part of the ACCME-accredited portion of the Vascular Annual Meeting.  

Thursday, June 9, 6:30 - 8 a.m.
B1: Complex SFA Disease: Maximizing Outcomes While Minimizing Costs
Presenting: Dr. Brian G. DeRubertis, Dr. Peter L. Faries
Sponsored by Abbott

B2: EndoAnchors in Practice: Treatment Algorithms from the Experts
Sponsored by Medtronic
Presenting: EndoAnchors: What Are They and How They Bring Value to Your Practice – Dr. Bart Muhs

How I Utilize ANCHOR Data to Make Clinically Relevant Treatment Decisions – Dr. Jeffrey Jim

How EndoAnchors Can be Used Safely and Effectively in the Treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms – Dr. Frank R. Arko

How EndoAnchors Can be Used Safely and Effectively in the Treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms – Dr. Jean M. Panneton

B3: New Techniques in Advanced Imaging and 3D Navigation for Complex Endovascular Procedures
Sponsored by Philips

Presenting: Dr. Marc L. Schermerhorn and Dr. Wayne K. Nelson

Thursday, June 9, 7:30 - 9 p.m.
“The Battle Continues ... The Battle of the Bulge: Debating the Future of Aortic Aneurysm Repair”
Sponsored by Endologix, Inc.
Moderator: Dr. Christopher J. Kwolek; Presenter: TBA

Friday, June 10, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
“Internal Iliac Artery Preservation Expert Panel”
Sponsored by Gore
Presenting: Moderator: Dr. Darren B. Schneider

Pros and Cons of Current Treatment Options – Dr. Jason T. Lee

GORE® EXCLUDER® Iliac Branch Device (IBE) and Procedural Overview – Dr. Gustavo Oderich

IBE Clinical Trial Outcomes and the Benefits of Internal Iliac Artery Preservation – Dr. Darren B. Schneider

Case Report: First Patient Treated and Two-Year Follow-up – Dr. Brian G. Peterson

Case Report: First U.S. Bilateral Case and One-Year Follow-up – Dr. Sharif Ellozy
Rapid-Fire Case Presentations

As of 5/6/16

Vascular Annual Meeting attendees are invited to the satellite symposia offered by industry, including three breakfast sessions on Thursday, June 9. These sessions are not part of the ACCME-accredited portion of the Vascular Annual Meeting.  

Thursday, June 9, 6:30 - 8 a.m.
B1: Complex SFA Disease: Maximizing Outcomes While Minimizing Costs
Presenting: Dr. Brian G. DeRubertis, Dr. Peter L. Faries
Sponsored by Abbott

B2: EndoAnchors in Practice: Treatment Algorithms from the Experts
Sponsored by Medtronic
Presenting: EndoAnchors: What Are They and How They Bring Value to Your Practice – Dr. Bart Muhs

How I Utilize ANCHOR Data to Make Clinically Relevant Treatment Decisions – Dr. Jeffrey Jim

How EndoAnchors Can be Used Safely and Effectively in the Treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms – Dr. Frank R. Arko

How EndoAnchors Can be Used Safely and Effectively in the Treatment of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms – Dr. Jean M. Panneton

B3: New Techniques in Advanced Imaging and 3D Navigation for Complex Endovascular Procedures
Sponsored by Philips

Presenting: Dr. Marc L. Schermerhorn and Dr. Wayne K. Nelson

Thursday, June 9, 7:30 - 9 p.m.
“The Battle Continues ... The Battle of the Bulge: Debating the Future of Aortic Aneurysm Repair”
Sponsored by Endologix, Inc.
Moderator: Dr. Christopher J. Kwolek; Presenter: TBA

Friday, June 10, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
“Internal Iliac Artery Preservation Expert Panel”
Sponsored by Gore
Presenting: Moderator: Dr. Darren B. Schneider

Pros and Cons of Current Treatment Options – Dr. Jason T. Lee

GORE® EXCLUDER® Iliac Branch Device (IBE) and Procedural Overview – Dr. Gustavo Oderich

IBE Clinical Trial Outcomes and the Benefits of Internal Iliac Artery Preservation – Dr. Darren B. Schneider

Case Report: First Patient Treated and Two-Year Follow-up – Dr. Brian G. Peterson

Case Report: First U.S. Bilateral Case and One-Year Follow-up – Dr. Sharif Ellozy
Rapid-Fire Case Presentations

As of 5/6/16

The 2016 Vascular Annual Meeting is offering six postgraduate courses on Wednesday, with two held concurrently in three time slots. SVS members get in free with their registration, a $300 value. Registration is required.

Topics for both the postgraduate courses and the hands-on workshops (also held Wednesday; see story in the May Vascular Specialist) are selected based on member feedback and requests, said Dr. Kellie Brown, chair of the Postgraduate Education Committee that is responsible for the sessions. “We try to cover topics that are current, timely, and necessary for the majority of our membership,” she said.

That includes a broader focus this year on both dialysis access and thoracic outlet, for example. “We’ve always done something on access, but a lot of members asked for more,” she said. “Not only is dialysis access a common issue, particularly for those in community practice, but it is also an area of innovation.”

Another session covers management of the diabetic foot. “Vascular surgeons deal with this every single day,” Dr. Brown said. “It’s a really common problem – so let’s talk about the best way to manage it during a session at VAM.”

This session on diabetic foot management also introduces a new VAM partner, the American Podiatric Medical Association, which worked with SVS and the Society for Vascular Medicine on a comprehensive new guideline for managing the diabetic foot. “Having joint sessions – and we have several this year – adds an extra layer to VAM sessions,” Dr. Brown said. “We get to offer examination of other aspects of a particular topic, which adds not only more information but also a certain level of excitement.”

Last year, “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants” drew the most attendees. For 2016, “Giants” is back, with different experts and a continued focus on open surgery. “People are so comfortable with the endovascular side, but open surgery is becoming less common. This offers an opportunity to learn the techniques from the masters,” she said.

As for next year, Dr. Brown advised anyone who has a topic idea to submit it with his or her VAM evaluation.

Session 1: 7 – 10 a.m.
P1: Controversies and Management of Lower Extremity Arterial Occlusive Disease
Moderators: Dr. Christopher J. Abularrage and Dr. Niten Singh

P2: Complete Management of Venous Disease: From Superficial to Deep
Moderators: Dr. Ruth L. Bush and Dr. Mark Meissner

Session 2: 10:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
P3: SVS/APMA Joint Session: Management of the Diabetic Foot
Moderators: Dr. James R. Christina (APMA) and Dr. Matthew J. Eagleton (SVS)

P4: Hemodialysis: Challenges, Controversies and New Techniques
Moderators: Dr. Melissa L. Kirkwood and Dr. Jill Zink

Session 3: 2 – 5 p.m.
P5: Endovascular Strategies for Complex Aortic Scenarios
Moderators: Dr. Ali Azizzadeh and Dr. Edward Woo

P6: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Open Operative Techniques by the Masters
Moderators: Dr. Hasan Dosluoglu and Dr. Michael Rohrer 

The 2016 Vascular Annual Meeting is offering six postgraduate courses on Wednesday, with two held concurrently in three time slots. SVS members get in free with their registration, a $300 value. Registration is required.

Topics for both the postgraduate courses and the hands-on workshops (also held Wednesday; see story in the May Vascular Specialist) are selected based on member feedback and requests, said Dr. Kellie Brown, chair of the Postgraduate Education Committee that is responsible for the sessions. “We try to cover topics that are current, timely, and necessary for the majority of our membership,” she said.

That includes a broader focus this year on both dialysis access and thoracic outlet, for example. “We’ve always done something on access, but a lot of members asked for more,” she said. “Not only is dialysis access a common issue, particularly for those in community practice, but it is also an area of innovation.”

Another session covers management of the diabetic foot. “Vascular surgeons deal with this every single day,” Dr. Brown said. “It’s a really common problem – so let’s talk about the best way to manage it during a session at VAM.”

This session on diabetic foot management also introduces a new VAM partner, the American Podiatric Medical Association, which worked with SVS and the Society for Vascular Medicine on a comprehensive new guideline for managing the diabetic foot. “Having joint sessions – and we have several this year – adds an extra layer to VAM sessions,” Dr. Brown said. “We get to offer examination of other aspects of a particular topic, which adds not only more information but also a certain level of excitement.”

Last year, “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants” drew the most attendees. For 2016, “Giants” is back, with different experts and a continued focus on open surgery. “People are so comfortable with the endovascular side, but open surgery is becoming less common. This offers an opportunity to learn the techniques from the masters,” she said.

As for next year, Dr. Brown advised anyone who has a topic idea to submit it with his or her VAM evaluation.

Session 1: 7 – 10 a.m.
P1: Controversies and Management of Lower Extremity Arterial Occlusive Disease
Moderators: Dr. Christopher J. Abularrage and Dr. Niten Singh

P2: Complete Management of Venous Disease: From Superficial to Deep
Moderators: Dr. Ruth L. Bush and Dr. Mark Meissner

Session 2: 10:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
P3: SVS/APMA Joint Session: Management of the Diabetic Foot
Moderators: Dr. James R. Christina (APMA) and Dr. Matthew J. Eagleton (SVS)

P4: Hemodialysis: Challenges, Controversies and New Techniques
Moderators: Dr. Melissa L. Kirkwood and Dr. Jill Zink

Session 3: 2 – 5 p.m.
P5: Endovascular Strategies for Complex Aortic Scenarios
Moderators: Dr. Ali Azizzadeh and Dr. Edward Woo

P6: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Open Operative Techniques by the Masters
Moderators: Dr. Hasan Dosluoglu and Dr. Michael Rohrer 

The 2016 Vascular Annual Meeting is offering six postgraduate courses on Wednesday, with two held concurrently in three time slots. SVS members get in free with their registration, a $300 value. Registration is required.

Topics for both the postgraduate courses and the hands-on workshops (also held Wednesday; see story in the May Vascular Specialist) are selected based on member feedback and requests, said Dr. Kellie Brown, chair of the Postgraduate Education Committee that is responsible for the sessions. “We try to cover topics that are current, timely, and necessary for the majority of our membership,” she said.

That includes a broader focus this year on both dialysis access and thoracic outlet, for example. “We’ve always done something on access, but a lot of members asked for more,” she said. “Not only is dialysis access a common issue, particularly for those in community practice, but it is also an area of innovation.”

Another session covers management of the diabetic foot. “Vascular surgeons deal with this every single day,” Dr. Brown said. “It’s a really common problem – so let’s talk about the best way to manage it during a session at VAM.”

This session on diabetic foot management also introduces a new VAM partner, the American Podiatric Medical Association, which worked with SVS and the Society for Vascular Medicine on a comprehensive new guideline for managing the diabetic foot. “Having joint sessions – and we have several this year – adds an extra layer to VAM sessions,” Dr. Brown said. “We get to offer examination of other aspects of a particular topic, which adds not only more information but also a certain level of excitement.”

Last year, “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants” drew the most attendees. For 2016, “Giants” is back, with different experts and a continued focus on open surgery. “People are so comfortable with the endovascular side, but open surgery is becoming less common. This offers an opportunity to learn the techniques from the masters,” she said.

As for next year, Dr. Brown advised anyone who has a topic idea to submit it with his or her VAM evaluation.

Session 1: 7 – 10 a.m.
P1: Controversies and Management of Lower Extremity Arterial Occlusive Disease
Moderators: Dr. Christopher J. Abularrage and Dr. Niten Singh

P2: Complete Management of Venous Disease: From Superficial to Deep
Moderators: Dr. Ruth L. Bush and Dr. Mark Meissner

Session 2: 10:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
P3: SVS/APMA Joint Session: Management of the Diabetic Foot
Moderators: Dr. James R. Christina (APMA) and Dr. Matthew J. Eagleton (SVS)

P4: Hemodialysis: Challenges, Controversies and New Techniques
Moderators: Dr. Melissa L. Kirkwood and Dr. Jill Zink

Session 3: 2 – 5 p.m.
P5: Endovascular Strategies for Complex Aortic Scenarios
Moderators: Dr. Ali Azizzadeh and Dr. Edward Woo

P6: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Open Operative Techniques by the Masters
Moderators: Dr. Hasan Dosluoglu and Dr. Michael Rohrer 

The Vascular Live stage is located in Exhibit Halls A-C, on Level 1. On the Vascular Live stage, exhibitors will present new ideas, showcase breakthrough technologies and discuss the latest trends in vascular surgery.

Thursday, June 9
12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
Sponsored by Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
“Latest Outcomes from Lutonix® Global SFA Registry and Head to Head Comparison between IN.PACT and LUTONIX® DCB”
Speakers: Dr. Yvonne Bausback, Dr. Chad Laurich, and Dr. Renu Virmani

3:30 – 4 p.m.
Sponsored by Abbott
“Treatment Strategies for Complex Femoropopliteal Disease”
Speaker: Dr. Niten Singh

5:30 – 6 p.m.
Sponsored by Philips
“Physician Perspective on Outpatient Based Labs (OBLs)”

6 – 6:30 p.m.
Sponsored by GE Healthcare
“Integrated Workflow for Endograft Sizing, 3D Fusion, and Assessment, Using New EVAR ASSIST”
Speaker: Dr. Stephan Haulon

Friday, June 10
9:30 – 10 a.m.
Sponsored by Silk Road Medical
“TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR): The Way Forward in Treating Carotid Artery Disease and Stroke Prevention”
Moderator: Dr. Sumaira Macdonald
Speakers: Dr. Vikram S. Kashyap, Dr. Peter A. Schneider, and Dr. Raghu L. Motaganahalli

12:30 – 1 p.m.
Sponsored by Gore
“Five-year Patency Rates for GORE® PROPATEN® Vascular Grafts vs. ePTFE Grafts Without Heparin. See the Results”
Speaker: Dr. Russell H. Samson

1 – 1:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Gore
“Understanding How Device Design Can Impact Clinical Outcomes in Type B Dissection”
Speaker:  Dr. Alan B. Lumsden
“Durable TEVAR – Results from 100,000 Implants”
Speaker:  Dr. Mark A. Farber

3 – 3:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Hansen Medical
“Flexible Robotics with Electromagnetic Tracking and the Impacts on Safety and Efficiency”
Speaker: Dr. Alan B. Lumsden

Vascular Live presentations are not eligible for CME credit.   

The Vascular Live stage is located in Exhibit Halls A-C, on Level 1. On the Vascular Live stage, exhibitors will present new ideas, showcase breakthrough technologies and discuss the latest trends in vascular surgery.

Thursday, June 9
12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
Sponsored by Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
“Latest Outcomes from Lutonix® Global SFA Registry and Head to Head Comparison between IN.PACT and LUTONIX® DCB”
Speakers: Dr. Yvonne Bausback, Dr. Chad Laurich, and Dr. Renu Virmani

3:30 – 4 p.m.
Sponsored by Abbott
“Treatment Strategies for Complex Femoropopliteal Disease”
Speaker: Dr. Niten Singh

5:30 – 6 p.m.
Sponsored by Philips
“Physician Perspective on Outpatient Based Labs (OBLs)”

6 – 6:30 p.m.
Sponsored by GE Healthcare
“Integrated Workflow for Endograft Sizing, 3D Fusion, and Assessment, Using New EVAR ASSIST”
Speaker: Dr. Stephan Haulon

Friday, June 10
9:30 – 10 a.m.
Sponsored by Silk Road Medical
“TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR): The Way Forward in Treating Carotid Artery Disease and Stroke Prevention”
Moderator: Dr. Sumaira Macdonald
Speakers: Dr. Vikram S. Kashyap, Dr. Peter A. Schneider, and Dr. Raghu L. Motaganahalli

12:30 – 1 p.m.
Sponsored by Gore
“Five-year Patency Rates for GORE® PROPATEN® Vascular Grafts vs. ePTFE Grafts Without Heparin. See the Results”
Speaker: Dr. Russell H. Samson

1 – 1:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Gore
“Understanding How Device Design Can Impact Clinical Outcomes in Type B Dissection”
Speaker:  Dr. Alan B. Lumsden
“Durable TEVAR – Results from 100,000 Implants”
Speaker:  Dr. Mark A. Farber

3 – 3:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Hansen Medical
“Flexible Robotics with Electromagnetic Tracking and the Impacts on Safety and Efficiency”
Speaker: Dr. Alan B. Lumsden

Vascular Live presentations are not eligible for CME credit.   

The Vascular Live stage is located in Exhibit Halls A-C, on Level 1. On the Vascular Live stage, exhibitors will present new ideas, showcase breakthrough technologies and discuss the latest trends in vascular surgery.

Thursday, June 9
12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
Sponsored by Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
“Latest Outcomes from Lutonix® Global SFA Registry and Head to Head Comparison between IN.PACT and LUTONIX® DCB”
Speakers: Dr. Yvonne Bausback, Dr. Chad Laurich, and Dr. Renu Virmani

3:30 – 4 p.m.
Sponsored by Abbott
“Treatment Strategies for Complex Femoropopliteal Disease”
Speaker: Dr. Niten Singh

5:30 – 6 p.m.
Sponsored by Philips
“Physician Perspective on Outpatient Based Labs (OBLs)”

6 – 6:30 p.m.
Sponsored by GE Healthcare
“Integrated Workflow for Endograft Sizing, 3D Fusion, and Assessment, Using New EVAR ASSIST”
Speaker: Dr. Stephan Haulon

Friday, June 10
9:30 – 10 a.m.
Sponsored by Silk Road Medical
“TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR): The Way Forward in Treating Carotid Artery Disease and Stroke Prevention”
Moderator: Dr. Sumaira Macdonald
Speakers: Dr. Vikram S. Kashyap, Dr. Peter A. Schneider, and Dr. Raghu L. Motaganahalli

12:30 – 1 p.m.
Sponsored by Gore
“Five-year Patency Rates for GORE® PROPATEN® Vascular Grafts vs. ePTFE Grafts Without Heparin. See the Results”
Speaker: Dr. Russell H. Samson

1 – 1:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Gore
“Understanding How Device Design Can Impact Clinical Outcomes in Type B Dissection”
Speaker:  Dr. Alan B. Lumsden
“Durable TEVAR – Results from 100,000 Implants”
Speaker:  Dr. Mark A. Farber

3 – 3:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Hansen Medical
“Flexible Robotics with Electromagnetic Tracking and the Impacts on Safety and Efficiency”
Speaker: Dr. Alan B. Lumsden

Vascular Live presentations are not eligible for CME credit.   

Vascular surgery has a rich, varied and enormously interesting history, filled with innovators and creators whose inventions changed the course of patient care. This history has been well-documented innumerable times.

Dr. Frank J. Veith is a part of that storied history. However, during the John Homans Distinguished Lecture Thursday morning, he will look ahead, and not back.

During “A Look at the Future of Vascular Surgery,” he plans to discuss the implications of future changes in the field, not to mention the world of medical care, and “what vascular surgery has to do to survive,” he said.

In mid-April he was working on the VEITHsymposium he created more than 40 years ago and so had not yet finalized his thoughts on his lecture.

But at that time he believed he would revisit his long-ago Presidential Address, “Charles Darwin and Vascular Surgery,” delivered in June 1996 and which also discussed the future of vascular surgery.

He noted then that it was a “time of enormous upheaval in American medicine, and holding this office has also forced me to focus on the future of Vascular Surgery and how well it will survive these turbulent times.” As Darwin studied extinct and contemporary species, his thoughts on survival could be correlated to that of the subspecialty itself, Dr. Veith said.

The endovascular revolution had begun and he was convinced – and stated – that vascular surgeons would need to learn endovascular skills. “People thought I was crazy when I said that endovascular was going to replace most of what we did,” he said. “I turned out to be very right.”

Some of his other pronouncements that day turned out to be incorrect, he said. But because change is once again part of the field of medicine, he wants to address issues he sees and possible solutions to those issues.

“I want it to be interesting and provocative,” he said. “I don’t want the listeners to fall asleep.”

Dr. Veith is professor of surgery at New York University Medical Center and at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. He holds the William J. von Liebig chair in Vascular Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and has lectured throughout the world.

He is a pioneer in the area of limb-salvage surgery and endovascular grafting for traumatic, aneurysmal, and occlusive arterial disease. Each year he hosts the VEITHsymposium on what is new and important in the treatment of vascular disease.

Vascular surgery has a rich, varied and enormously interesting history, filled with innovators and creators whose inventions changed the course of patient care. This history has been well-documented innumerable times.

Dr. Frank J. Veith is a part of that storied history. However, during the John Homans Distinguished Lecture Thursday morning, he will look ahead, and not back.

During “A Look at the Future of Vascular Surgery,” he plans to discuss the implications of future changes in the field, not to mention the world of medical care, and “what vascular surgery has to do to survive,” he said.

In mid-April he was working on the VEITHsymposium he created more than 40 years ago and so had not yet finalized his thoughts on his lecture.

But at that time he believed he would revisit his long-ago Presidential Address, “Charles Darwin and Vascular Surgery,” delivered in June 1996 and which also discussed the future of vascular surgery.

He noted then that it was a “time of enormous upheaval in American medicine, and holding this office has also forced me to focus on the future of Vascular Surgery and how well it will survive these turbulent times.” As Darwin studied extinct and contemporary species, his thoughts on survival could be correlated to that of the subspecialty itself, Dr. Veith said.

The endovascular revolution had begun and he was convinced – and stated – that vascular surgeons would need to learn endovascular skills. “People thought I was crazy when I said that endovascular was going to replace most of what we did,” he said. “I turned out to be very right.”

Some of his other pronouncements that day turned out to be incorrect, he said. But because change is once again part of the field of medicine, he wants to address issues he sees and possible solutions to those issues.

“I want it to be interesting and provocative,” he said. “I don’t want the listeners to fall asleep.”

Dr. Veith is professor of surgery at New York University Medical Center and at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. He holds the William J. von Liebig chair in Vascular Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and has lectured throughout the world.

He is a pioneer in the area of limb-salvage surgery and endovascular grafting for traumatic, aneurysmal, and occlusive arterial disease. Each year he hosts the VEITHsymposium on what is new and important in the treatment of vascular disease.

Vascular surgery has a rich, varied and enormously interesting history, filled with innovators and creators whose inventions changed the course of patient care. This history has been well-documented innumerable times.

Dr. Frank J. Veith is a part of that storied history. However, during the John Homans Distinguished Lecture Thursday morning, he will look ahead, and not back.

During “A Look at the Future of Vascular Surgery,” he plans to discuss the implications of future changes in the field, not to mention the world of medical care, and “what vascular surgery has to do to survive,” he said.

In mid-April he was working on the VEITHsymposium he created more than 40 years ago and so had not yet finalized his thoughts on his lecture.

But at that time he believed he would revisit his long-ago Presidential Address, “Charles Darwin and Vascular Surgery,” delivered in June 1996 and which also discussed the future of vascular surgery.

He noted then that it was a “time of enormous upheaval in American medicine, and holding this office has also forced me to focus on the future of Vascular Surgery and how well it will survive these turbulent times.” As Darwin studied extinct and contemporary species, his thoughts on survival could be correlated to that of the subspecialty itself, Dr. Veith said.

The endovascular revolution had begun and he was convinced – and stated – that vascular surgeons would need to learn endovascular skills. “People thought I was crazy when I said that endovascular was going to replace most of what we did,” he said. “I turned out to be very right.”

Some of his other pronouncements that day turned out to be incorrect, he said. But because change is once again part of the field of medicine, he wants to address issues he sees and possible solutions to those issues.

“I want it to be interesting and provocative,” he said. “I don’t want the listeners to fall asleep.”

Dr. Veith is professor of surgery at New York University Medical Center and at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. He holds the William J. von Liebig chair in Vascular Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and has lectured throughout the world.

He is a pioneer in the area of limb-salvage surgery and endovascular grafting for traumatic, aneurysmal, and occlusive arterial disease. Each year he hosts the VEITHsymposium on what is new and important in the treatment of vascular disease.

Wednesday, June 8

6:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Registration

7:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Postgraduate Courses

P1: Controversies and Management of Lower Extremity Arterial Occlusive Disease

P2: Complete Management of Venous Disease: From Superficial to Deep

8:00 – 11:30 a.m.
V1: VESS Paper Session 1

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
VQI Annual Meeting

8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Hands-on Workshops

W2: Tricks for Pedal, Tibial, Radial and Brachial Access

W3: Techniques for Challenging Embolization

W5: Atherectomy Techniques

10:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Postgraduate Courses

P3: SVS/APMA Joint Session: Management of the Diabetic Foot

P4: Hemodialysis: Challenges, Controversies and New Techniques

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Hands-on Workshops

W7: Technical Tips for Crossing CTO

W10: IVUS: An Essential Tool for the Endovascular Specialist

12:30 – 2:45 p.m.
FT: International Fast Talk

12:30 - 4:00 p.m.
V2: VESS Paper Session 2

1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Hands-on Workshops

W14: IVC Filters: Techniques in Deployment and Recovery

W15: Non-Thermal Techniques for Venous Ablation

W16: Percutaneous Mechanical Thrombectomy: Challenges, Advances and New Techniques

W17: How to Make Carotid Stenting Competitive with CEA

W18: FEVAR Tips & Tricks: From Sizing to Implantation

2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Postgraduate Courses

P5: Endovascular Strategies for Complex Aortic Scenarios

P6: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Open Operative Techniques by the Masters

2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
General Surgery Resident/Medical Student Scholarship Program – Open and Endovascular Simulation Training

3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
C1: International Forum (included among Concurrent Sessions)

3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Hands-on Workshops

W19: DEB/DES Techniques & Applications

W22: Percutaneous Mechanical Thrombectomy: Challenges, Advances and New Techniques

W23: How to Make Carotid Stenting Competitive with CEA

W24: FEVAR Tips & Tricks: From Sizing to Implantation

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
C2: SVS New Member Session (included among Concurrent Sessions)

5:00 – 5:30 p.m.
SVS New Member Reception

5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions

C3: Tools to Navigate the Changing Vascular Landscape

C4: Connections and Conversations for Young to Mid-Level Vascular Surgeon Researchers

5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
SVS PAC Reception

6:15 – 7:15 p.m.
International Guest Reception

6:45 – 7:45 p.m.
General Surgery Resident/Medical Student

Program – Welcome Reception

Thursday, June 9

6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Registration

6:30 – 8:00 a.m.
Satellite Symposia Breakfast Sessions

B1: Complex SFA Disease: Maximizing Outcomes While Minimizing Costs;* sponsored by Abbott

B2: EndoAnchors in Practice: Treatment Algorithms from the Experts;* sponsored by Medtronic

B3: New Techniques in Advanced Imaging and 3D Navigation for Complex Endovascular Procedures; sponsored by Philips;*

*not eligible for CME credit

6:30 – 8:00 a.m.
General Surgery Resident Program Breakfast

6:30 – 8:00 a.m.
Medical Student Program Breakfasts

MS1/MS2

MS3/MS4

8:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Opening Ceremony

8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
S1: William J. von Liebig Forum

10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
E1: John Homans Lecture

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
F1: E. Stanley Crawford Critical Issues Forum

12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch and Vascular Live Presentations in Exhibit Hall

12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.
Meet the Leaders Luncheon

General Surgery Resident/Medical Student Program – Diversity Medical Student Scholarship Luncheon

12:00 noon - 6:30 p.m.
Exhibition

1:30 – 2:50 p.m.
S2: Plenary Session 2

2:50 – 3:00 p.m.
SVS Awards Ceremony

3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
E2: Roy Greenberg Distinguished Lecture

3:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Coffee Break and Vascular Live Presentation

4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
S3: Plenary Session 3

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Opening Reception and Vascular Live Presentations

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
IP: Interactive Poster Session

6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Networking Reception for Women, Diversity and Young Surgeons7:30 p.m.

7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Satellite Symposia

The Battle of the Bulge: Debating the Future of Aortic Aneurysm Repair;* sponsored by Endologix, Inc.

Friday, June 10

6:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Registration
6:30 – 8:00 a.m.

Breakfast Sessions
B4: Radiation Safety for the Vascular Surgeon

B5: Pediatric Vascular Surgery

B6: Treatment of Complex Iliocaval-Iliofemoral Deep Venous Thrombosis and Obstruction

6:30 – 8:00 a.m.
General Surgery Resident/Medical Student Program – Mock Interviews Practice Session

8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
S4: Plenary Session 4

9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Coffee Break and Vascular Live Presentation

9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Exhibition

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
S5: Plenary Session 5

11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Presidential Address: “We Care” (includes 15-min introduction by President-Elect)

12:15 – 1:30 p.m.
Vascular Surgery Trainee Luncheon

12:15 – 1:30 p.m.
VA Surgeons Meeting

12:15 – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch and Vascular Live Presentations in Exhibit Hall

1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
S6: Plenary Session 6

3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Coffee Break and Vascular Live Presentation

3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions

C5: SVS/ESVS Joint Debate Session

C6: SVS/STS Joint Session: Aortic Controversies

C7: SVS/SVM Joint Session: Medical Management of Vascular Disease

C8: Poster Competition

5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
General Surgery Resident/Medical Student Program – Residency Fair

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Satellite Symposia

Internal Iliac Artery Preservation Expert Panel;* sponsored by Gore

8:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Special Event: Capitol Steps Performance

Saturday, June 11

6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration

6:30 – 8:00 a.m.
Breakfast Sessions

B7: Controversies in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

B8: Hemodialysis Access: Issues and Challenges

B9: Quality Improvement and Reporting: A Survival Guide for Your Practice

8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
S7: Plenary Session 7/Late-Breaking

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Exhibition

9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Coffee Break

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
F2: Beyond the Journal of Vascular Surgery: “Top Ten” Papers Relevant to Vascular Surgery

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Concurrent Sessions

C9: Device Development: From Idea to IDE

C10: Essential Tools for Young Academic and Private Practice Surgeons

C11: Politics in Vascular Surgery: What Practicing Surgeons Need to Know about Power and Influence in Washington, DC

12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.
Non-Member Lunch in Exhibit Hall

12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.
SVS Member Business Luncheon

1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
VH: “How I Do It” Video Session

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
F3: Poster Runoff: Championship Round

1:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Ultrasound Physics and Vascular Test Interpretation – Physician Vascular Interpretation Examination Review

*not eligible for CME credit

Wednesday, June 8

6:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Registration

7:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Postgraduate Courses

P1: Controversies and Management of Lower Extremity Arterial Occlusive Disease

P2: Complete Management of Venous Disease: From Superficial to Deep

8:00 – 11:30 a.m.
V1: VESS Paper Session 1

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
VQI Annual Meeting

8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Hands-on Workshops

W2: Tricks for Pedal, Tibial, Radial and Brachial Access

W3: Techniques for Challenging Embolization

W5: Atherectomy Techniques

10:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Postgraduate Courses

P3: SVS/APMA Joint Session: Management of the Diabetic Foot

P4: Hemodialysis: Challenges, Controversies and New Techniques

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Hands-on Workshops

W7: Technical Tips for Crossing CTO

W10: IVUS: An Essential Tool for the Endovascular Specialist

12:30 – 2:45 p.m.
FT: International Fast Talk

12:30 - 4:00 p.m.
V2: VESS Paper Session 2

1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Hands-on Workshops

W14: IVC Filters: Techniques in Deployment and Recovery

W15: Non-Thermal Techniques for Venous Ablation

W16: Percutaneous Mechanical Thrombectomy: Challenges, Advances and New Techniques

W17: How to Make Carotid Stenting Competitive with CEA

W18: FEVAR Tips & Tricks: From Sizing to Implantation

2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Postgraduate Courses

P5: Endovascular Strategies for Complex Aortic Scenarios

P6: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Open Operative Techniques by the Masters

2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
General Surgery Resident/Medical Student Scholarship Program – Open and Endovascular Simulation Training

3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
C1: International Forum (included among Concurrent Sessions)

3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Hands-on Workshops

W19: DEB/DES Techniques & Applications

W22: Percutaneous Mechanical Thrombectomy: Challenges, Advances and New Techniques

W23: How to Make Carotid Stenting Competitive with CEA

W24: FEVAR Tips & Tricks: From Sizing to Implantation

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
C2: SVS New Member Session (included among Concurrent Sessions)

5:00 – 5:30 p.m.
SVS New Member Reception

5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions

C3: Tools to Navigate the Changing Vascular Landscape

C4: Connections and Conversations for Young to Mid-Level Vascular Surgeon Researchers

5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
SVS PAC Reception

6:15 – 7:15 p.m.
International Guest Reception

6:45 – 7:45 p.m.
General Surgery Resident/Medical Student

Program – Welcome Reception

Thursday, June 9

6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Registration

6:30 – 8:00 a.m.
Satellite Symposia Breakfast Sessions

B1: Complex SFA Disease: Maximizing Outcomes While Minimizing Costs;* sponsored by Abbott

B2: EndoAnchors in Practice: Treatment Algorithms from the Experts;* sponsored by Medtronic

B3: New Techniques in Advanced Imaging and 3D Navigation for Complex Endovascular Procedures; sponsored by Philips;*

*not eligible for CME credit

6:30 – 8:00 a.m.
General Surgery Resident Program Breakfast

6:30 – 8:00 a.m.
Medical Student Program Breakfasts

MS1/MS2

MS3/MS4

8:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Opening Ceremony

8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
S1: William J. von Liebig Forum

10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
E1: John Homans Lecture

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
F1: E. Stanley Crawford Critical Issues Forum

12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch and Vascular Live Presentations in Exhibit Hall

12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.
Meet the Leaders Luncheon

General Surgery Resident/Medical Student Program – Diversity Medical Student Scholarship Luncheon

12:00 noon - 6:30 p.m.
Exhibition

1:30 – 2:50 p.m.
S2: Plenary Session 2

2:50 – 3:00 p.m.
SVS Awards Ceremony

3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
E2: Roy Greenberg Distinguished Lecture

3:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Coffee Break and Vascular Live Presentation

4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
S3: Plenary Session 3

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Opening Reception and Vascular Live Presentations

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
IP: Interactive Poster Session

6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Networking Reception for Women, Diversity and Young Surgeons7:30 p.m.

7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Satellite Symposia

The Battle of the Bulge: Debating the Future of Aortic Aneurysm Repair;* sponsored by Endologix, Inc.

Friday, June 10

6:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Registration
6:30 – 8:00 a.m.

Breakfast Sessions
B4: Radiation Safety for the Vascular Surgeon

B5: Pediatric Vascular Surgery

B6: Treatment of Complex Iliocaval-Iliofemoral Deep Venous Thrombosis and Obstruction

6:30 – 8:00 a.m.
General Surgery Resident/Medical Student Program – Mock Interviews Practice Session

8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
S4: Plenary Session 4

9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Coffee Break and Vascular Live Presentation

9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Exhibition

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
S5: Plenary Session 5

11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Presidential Address: “We Care” (includes 15-min introduction by President-Elect)

12:15 – 1:30 p.m.
Vascular Surgery Trainee Luncheon

12:15 – 1:30 p.m.
VA Surgeons Meeting

12:15 – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch and Vascular Live Presentations in Exhibit Hall

1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
S6: Plenary Session 6

3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Coffee Break and Vascular Live Presentation

3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions

C5: SVS/ESVS Joint Debate Session

C6: SVS/STS Joint Session: Aortic Controversies

C7: SVS/SVM Joint Session: Medical Management of Vascular Disease

C8: Poster Competition

5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
General Surgery Resident/Medical Student Program – Residency Fair

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Satellite Symposia

Internal Iliac Artery Preservation Expert Panel;* sponsored by Gore

8:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Special Event: Capitol Steps Performance

Saturday, June 11

6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration

6:30 – 8:00 a.m.
Breakfast Sessions

B7: Controversies in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

B8: Hemodialysis Access: Issues and Challenges

B9: Quality Improvement and Reporting: A Survival Guide for Your Practice

8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
S7: Plenary Session 7/Late-Breaking

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Exhibition

9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Coffee Break

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
F2: Beyond the Journal of Vascular Surgery: “Top Ten” Papers Relevant to Vascular Surgery

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Concurrent Sessions

C9: Device Development: From Idea to IDE

C10: Essential Tools for Young Academic and Private Practice Surgeons

C11: Politics in Vascular Surgery: What Practicing Surgeons Need to Know about Power and Influence in Washington, DC

12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.
Non-Member Lunch in Exhibit Hall

12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.
SVS Member Business Luncheon

1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
VH: “How I Do It” Video Session

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
F3: Poster Runoff: Championship Round

1:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Ultrasound Physics and Vascular Test Interpretation – Physician Vascular Interpretation Examination Review

*not eligible for CME credit

Wednesday, June 8

6:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Registration

7:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Postgraduate Courses

P1: Controversies and Management of Lower Extremity Arterial Occlusive Disease

P2: Complete Management of Venous Disease: From Superficial to Deep

8:00 – 11:30 a.m.
V1: VESS Paper Session 1

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
VQI Annual Meeting

8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Hands-on Workshops

W2: Tricks for Pedal, Tibial, Radial and Brachial Access

W3: Techniques for Challenging Embolization

W5: Atherectomy Techniques

10:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Postgraduate Courses

P3: SVS/APMA Joint Session: Management of the Diabetic Foot

P4: Hemodialysis: Challenges, Controversies and New Techniques

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Hands-on Workshops

W7: Technical Tips for Crossing CTO

W10: IVUS: An Essential Tool for the Endovascular Specialist

12:30 – 2:45 p.m.
FT: International Fast Talk

12:30 - 4:00 p.m.
V2: VESS Paper Session 2

1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Hands-on Workshops

W14: IVC Filters: Techniques in Deployment and Recovery

W15: Non-Thermal Techniques for Venous Ablation

W16: Percutaneous Mechanical Thrombectomy: Challenges, Advances and New Techniques

W17: How to Make Carotid Stenting Competitive with CEA

W18: FEVAR Tips & Tricks: From Sizing to Implantation

2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Postgraduate Courses

P5: Endovascular Strategies for Complex Aortic Scenarios

P6: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Open Operative Techniques by the Masters

2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
General Surgery Resident/Medical Student Scholarship Program – Open and Endovascular Simulation Training

3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
C1: International Forum (included among Concurrent Sessions)

3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Hands-on Workshops

W19: DEB/DES Techniques & Applications

W22: Percutaneous Mechanical Thrombectomy: Challenges, Advances and New Techniques

W23: How to Make Carotid Stenting Competitive with CEA

W24: FEVAR Tips & Tricks: From Sizing to Implantation

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
C2: SVS New Member Session (included among Concurrent Sessions)

5:00 – 5:30 p.m.
SVS New Member Reception

5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions

C3: Tools to Navigate the Changing Vascular Landscape

C4: Connections and Conversations for Young to Mid-Level Vascular Surgeon Researchers

5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
SVS PAC Reception

6:15 – 7:15 p.m.
International Guest Reception

6:45 – 7:45 p.m.
General Surgery Resident/Medical Student

Program – Welcome Reception

Thursday, June 9

6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Registration

6:30 – 8:00 a.m.
Satellite Symposia Breakfast Sessions

B1: Complex SFA Disease: Maximizing Outcomes While Minimizing Costs;* sponsored by Abbott

B2: EndoAnchors in Practice: Treatment Algorithms from the Experts;* sponsored by Medtronic

B3: New Techniques in Advanced Imaging and 3D Navigation for Complex Endovascular Procedures; sponsored by Philips;*

*not eligible for CME credit

6:30 – 8:00 a.m.
General Surgery Resident Program Breakfast

6:30 – 8:00 a.m.
Medical Student Program Breakfasts

MS1/MS2

MS3/MS4

8:00 – 8:30 a.m.
Opening Ceremony

8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
S1: William J. von Liebig Forum

10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
E1: John Homans Lecture

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
F1: E. Stanley Crawford Critical Issues Forum

12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch and Vascular Live Presentations in Exhibit Hall

12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.
Meet the Leaders Luncheon

General Surgery Resident/Medical Student Program – Diversity Medical Student Scholarship Luncheon

12:00 noon - 6:30 p.m.
Exhibition

1:30 – 2:50 p.m.
S2: Plenary Session 2

2:50 – 3:00 p.m.
SVS Awards Ceremony

3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
E2: Roy Greenberg Distinguished Lecture

3:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Coffee Break and Vascular Live Presentation

4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
S3: Plenary Session 3

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Opening Reception and Vascular Live Presentations

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
IP: Interactive Poster Session

6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Networking Reception for Women, Diversity and Young Surgeons7:30 p.m.

7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Satellite Symposia

The Battle of the Bulge: Debating the Future of Aortic Aneurysm Repair;* sponsored by Endologix, Inc.

Friday, June 10

6:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Registration
6:30 – 8:00 a.m.

Breakfast Sessions
B4: Radiation Safety for the Vascular Surgeon

B5: Pediatric Vascular Surgery

B6: Treatment of Complex Iliocaval-Iliofemoral Deep Venous Thrombosis and Obstruction

6:30 – 8:00 a.m.
General Surgery Resident/Medical Student Program – Mock Interviews Practice Session

8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
S4: Plenary Session 4

9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Coffee Break and Vascular Live Presentation

9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Exhibition

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
S5: Plenary Session 5

11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Presidential Address: “We Care” (includes 15-min introduction by President-Elect)

12:15 – 1:30 p.m.
Vascular Surgery Trainee Luncheon

12:15 – 1:30 p.m.
VA Surgeons Meeting

12:15 – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch and Vascular Live Presentations in Exhibit Hall

1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
S6: Plenary Session 6

3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Coffee Break and Vascular Live Presentation

3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions

C5: SVS/ESVS Joint Debate Session

C6: SVS/STS Joint Session: Aortic Controversies

C7: SVS/SVM Joint Session: Medical Management of Vascular Disease

C8: Poster Competition

5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
General Surgery Resident/Medical Student Program – Residency Fair

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Satellite Symposia

Internal Iliac Artery Preservation Expert Panel;* sponsored by Gore

8:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Special Event: Capitol Steps Performance

Saturday, June 11

6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration

6:30 – 8:00 a.m.
Breakfast Sessions

B7: Controversies in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

B8: Hemodialysis Access: Issues and Challenges

B9: Quality Improvement and Reporting: A Survival Guide for Your Practice

8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
S7: Plenary Session 7/Late-Breaking

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Exhibition

9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Coffee Break

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
F2: Beyond the Journal of Vascular Surgery: “Top Ten” Papers Relevant to Vascular Surgery

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Concurrent Sessions

C9: Device Development: From Idea to IDE

C10: Essential Tools for Young Academic and Private Practice Surgeons

C11: Politics in Vascular Surgery: What Practicing Surgeons Need to Know about Power and Influence in Washington, DC

12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.
Non-Member Lunch in Exhibit Hall

12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m.
SVS Member Business Luncheon

1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
VH: “How I Do It” Video Session

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
F3: Poster Runoff: Championship Round

1:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Ultrasound Physics and Vascular Test Interpretation – Physician Vascular Interpretation Examination Review

*not eligible for CME credit

From learning how to make research a career focus to learning what tools are needed to help adapt to the changing world of vascular surgery, the Vascular Annual Meeting has concurrent sessions designed to offer invaluable information for younger surgeons.

“C4: Connections and Conversations for Young to Mid-Level Vascular Surgeon Researchers” will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. “C10: Essential Tools for Young Academic and Private Practice Surgeons” will be held at the other end of VAM, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday.

Younger surgeons comprise a large percentage of the SVS membership as well as VAM attendees, said Dr. Grace Wang, chair of the Young Surgeons Committee. “We wanted sessions that are of interest to both private practice and academic surgeons.”

C4: Connections and Conversations

This session is cosponsored by the SVS Research Council, SVS Research and Education Committee, SVS Young Surgeons Committee, and the SVS Clinical and Comparative Effectiveness Research Committee.

“Research” now includes several disparate arenas, each with its own sets of challenges, said Dr. Wang. Accordingly, planners divided the session to include four main research areas. Experts in those fields will provide brief overviews and then facilitate small-group discussions with time allowed for both general and specific questions.

Speakers include Dr. Alan Dardik, “Basic Science and Translational Research;” Dr. Michael S. Conte, “Clinical Research” (including clinical trials); Dr. Philip P. Goodney, “Patient-Centered Research;” and Dr. Marc L. Schermerhorn, for “Database Research.” Dr. Wang will co-moderate the session with Dr. Misty D. Humphries.

Approximately 15 additional SVS member-researchers well-known for one or more of the particular topic areas will serve as small group facilitators. “I believe that this session is broadly applicable for all surgeons,” Dr. Wang said. Ensuring quality outcomes, for example, is a concern for providers at both community and academic hospitals Industry-sponsored trials also span community practice and academic hospitals. For physician-researchers who have not yet decided what specific kind of research appeals to them or what will be the main focus of their career, “this session can help refine their thinking, and allow them to connect with established mentors in that field” she added.

C10: Essential Tools

This session offers a combination of various broad topics that would be of use to both private practice and academic surgeons. Dr. Wang will co-moderate with Dr. Bradley G. Thomas, who is in private practice.

Dr. Russell Samson will advise participants about “Developing a niche and brand to build a loyal referral system,” Dr. Gilbert R. Upchurch will offer suggestions on “Developing a Robust Aortic Aneurysm Practice” and Dr. Julie A. Freischlag will discuss utilizing time management to make the most of each day.

Because a number of vascular procedures can be performed by cardiologists and/or interventional radiologists as well as vascular surgeons, Dr. Frank J. Veith will enlighten the audience on the important topic of ”Managing and Resolving Turf Battles.”

And given the changing health care system and economy, planners turned to Dr. Bhagwan Satiani, who also holds an MBA, to cover the “Top Ten Things to Understand about the Business Side of Medicine.”

An additional topic is returning to school for an advanced degree. Dr. Ruth L. Bush, one of the panelists, received not only her master’s in public health but also a law degree after getting her medical degree, and Dr. Louis Nguyen already had his MBA before he also earned his MPH. “Both obtained degrees after coming on staff, and we thought their viewpoints on advanced training would be valuable,” Dr. Wang said. “It suggests that training does not necessarily end with fellowship.”

Dr. Wang is enthused about these and other VAM sessions – plus other programming, grants, and opportunities for younger members, students, residents, and fellows that the SVS offers throughout the year.

“Our trainees and young surgeons are the future of vascular surgery, and it is exciting to see programming at the VAM that is geared toward them” she said.

From learning how to make research a career focus to learning what tools are needed to help adapt to the changing world of vascular surgery, the Vascular Annual Meeting has concurrent sessions designed to offer invaluable information for younger surgeons.

“C4: Connections and Conversations for Young to Mid-Level Vascular Surgeon Researchers” will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. “C10: Essential Tools for Young Academic and Private Practice Surgeons” will be held at the other end of VAM, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday.

Younger surgeons comprise a large percentage of the SVS membership as well as VAM attendees, said Dr. Grace Wang, chair of the Young Surgeons Committee. “We wanted sessions that are of interest to both private practice and academic surgeons.”

C4: Connections and Conversations

This session is cosponsored by the SVS Research Council, SVS Research and Education Committee, SVS Young Surgeons Committee, and the SVS Clinical and Comparative Effectiveness Research Committee.

“Research” now includes several disparate arenas, each with its own sets of challenges, said Dr. Wang. Accordingly, planners divided the session to include four main research areas. Experts in those fields will provide brief overviews and then facilitate small-group discussions with time allowed for both general and specific questions.

Speakers include Dr. Alan Dardik, “Basic Science and Translational Research;” Dr. Michael S. Conte, “Clinical Research” (including clinical trials); Dr. Philip P. Goodney, “Patient-Centered Research;” and Dr. Marc L. Schermerhorn, for “Database Research.” Dr. Wang will co-moderate the session with Dr. Misty D. Humphries.

Approximately 15 additional SVS member-researchers well-known for one or more of the particular topic areas will serve as small group facilitators. “I believe that this session is broadly applicable for all surgeons,” Dr. Wang said. Ensuring quality outcomes, for example, is a concern for providers at both community and academic hospitals Industry-sponsored trials also span community practice and academic hospitals. For physician-researchers who have not yet decided what specific kind of research appeals to them or what will be the main focus of their career, “this session can help refine their thinking, and allow them to connect with established mentors in that field” she added.

C10: Essential Tools

This session offers a combination of various broad topics that would be of use to both private practice and academic surgeons. Dr. Wang will co-moderate with Dr. Bradley G. Thomas, who is in private practice.

Dr. Russell Samson will advise participants about “Developing a niche and brand to build a loyal referral system,” Dr. Gilbert R. Upchurch will offer suggestions on “Developing a Robust Aortic Aneurysm Practice” and Dr. Julie A. Freischlag will discuss utilizing time management to make the most of each day.

Because a number of vascular procedures can be performed by cardiologists and/or interventional radiologists as well as vascular surgeons, Dr. Frank J. Veith will enlighten the audience on the important topic of ”Managing and Resolving Turf Battles.”

And given the changing health care system and economy, planners turned to Dr. Bhagwan Satiani, who also holds an MBA, to cover the “Top Ten Things to Understand about the Business Side of Medicine.”

An additional topic is returning to school for an advanced degree. Dr. Ruth L. Bush, one of the panelists, received not only her master’s in public health but also a law degree after getting her medical degree, and Dr. Louis Nguyen already had his MBA before he also earned his MPH. “Both obtained degrees after coming on staff, and we thought their viewpoints on advanced training would be valuable,” Dr. Wang said. “It suggests that training does not necessarily end with fellowship.”

Dr. Wang is enthused about these and other VAM sessions – plus other programming, grants, and opportunities for younger members, students, residents, and fellows that the SVS offers throughout the year.

“Our trainees and young surgeons are the future of vascular surgery, and it is exciting to see programming at the VAM that is geared toward them” she said.

From learning how to make research a career focus to learning what tools are needed to help adapt to the changing world of vascular surgery, the Vascular Annual Meeting has concurrent sessions designed to offer invaluable information for younger surgeons.

“C4: Connections and Conversations for Young to Mid-Level Vascular Surgeon Researchers” will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. “C10: Essential Tools for Young Academic and Private Practice Surgeons” will be held at the other end of VAM, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday.

Younger surgeons comprise a large percentage of the SVS membership as well as VAM attendees, said Dr. Grace Wang, chair of the Young Surgeons Committee. “We wanted sessions that are of interest to both private practice and academic surgeons.”

C4: Connections and Conversations

This session is cosponsored by the SVS Research Council, SVS Research and Education Committee, SVS Young Surgeons Committee, and the SVS Clinical and Comparative Effectiveness Research Committee.

“Research” now includes several disparate arenas, each with its own sets of challenges, said Dr. Wang. Accordingly, planners divided the session to include four main research areas. Experts in those fields will provide brief overviews and then facilitate small-group discussions with time allowed for both general and specific questions.

Speakers include Dr. Alan Dardik, “Basic Science and Translational Research;” Dr. Michael S. Conte, “Clinical Research” (including clinical trials); Dr. Philip P. Goodney, “Patient-Centered Research;” and Dr. Marc L. Schermerhorn, for “Database Research.” Dr. Wang will co-moderate the session with Dr. Misty D. Humphries.

Approximately 15 additional SVS member-researchers well-known for one or more of the particular topic areas will serve as small group facilitators. “I believe that this session is broadly applicable for all surgeons,” Dr. Wang said. Ensuring quality outcomes, for example, is a concern for providers at both community and academic hospitals Industry-sponsored trials also span community practice and academic hospitals. For physician-researchers who have not yet decided what specific kind of research appeals to them or what will be the main focus of their career, “this session can help refine their thinking, and allow them to connect with established mentors in that field” she added.

C10: Essential Tools

This session offers a combination of various broad topics that would be of use to both private practice and academic surgeons. Dr. Wang will co-moderate with Dr. Bradley G. Thomas, who is in private practice.

Dr. Russell Samson will advise participants about “Developing a niche and brand to build a loyal referral system,” Dr. Gilbert R. Upchurch will offer suggestions on “Developing a Robust Aortic Aneurysm Practice” and Dr. Julie A. Freischlag will discuss utilizing time management to make the most of each day.

Because a number of vascular procedures can be performed by cardiologists and/or interventional radiologists as well as vascular surgeons, Dr. Frank J. Veith will enlighten the audience on the important topic of ”Managing and Resolving Turf Battles.”

And given the changing health care system and economy, planners turned to Dr. Bhagwan Satiani, who also holds an MBA, to cover the “Top Ten Things to Understand about the Business Side of Medicine.”

An additional topic is returning to school for an advanced degree. Dr. Ruth L. Bush, one of the panelists, received not only her master’s in public health but also a law degree after getting her medical degree, and Dr. Louis Nguyen already had his MBA before he also earned his MPH. “Both obtained degrees after coming on staff, and we thought their viewpoints on advanced training would be valuable,” Dr. Wang said. “It suggests that training does not necessarily end with fellowship.”

Dr. Wang is enthused about these and other VAM sessions – plus other programming, grants, and opportunities for younger members, students, residents, and fellows that the SVS offers throughout the year.

“Our trainees and young surgeons are the future of vascular surgery, and it is exciting to see programming at the VAM that is geared toward them” she said.

I would like to invite all Vascular Annual Meeting attendees to join us for the Spring Meeting of the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society (VESS; formerly Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society). This year’s program will be held on Wednesday, June 8 at 8:00 a.m. and conclude at 4:00 p.m. Dr. Bernadette Aulivola and her Program Committee have selected over 25 outstanding research projects for presentation.

The format of the meeting allows great discussion between the presenters and attendees. As in previous years, the VESS and SVS Program Committees combined to select the best scientific papers for the Vascular Annual Meeting. I am sure you will be delighted with this year’s Vascular Annual Meeting.

Founded in 1976 as a club for young and recently graduated Vascular Surgeons, the society has grown to a national organization and international society boasting well over 1,000 members. Focusing on young vascular surgeons in both academic and community practice, our organization offers excellent educational opportunities and networking for career growth.

This year we are excited to introduce the VESS Women and Diversity Meet the Leaders Program, which matches young surgeons with a leader based on the needs of the young surgeon and the experience of the leader to create a mentoring relationship.

VESS has two important scientific meetings yearly. The Spring Meeting is held in conjunction with the Vascular Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting is held in the winter and is a highlight for both new and old members.

These meetings are a special time to share research, contribute ideas, learn new technologies, and make lifelong friends. The next Annual Meeting will take place February 2-5, 2017 at the Steamboat Grand in Steamboat, Colo. The Annual Meeting will feature interesting interactive programs, engaging speakers, and exciting social events. With nearly 3,000 skiable acres, and featuring night skiing too, it will be an outstanding venue for both education and relaxation. I encourage you to take advantage of the unique setting the Annual Meeting offers. Don’t miss this great vascular meeting in a great setting.

Our members strive to promote basic and clinical research that directly improves outcomes for our vascular and endovascular surgery patients. If you are not a member, please consider joining. You won’t be disappointed. Our new website is www.vesurgery.org. I look forward to seeing you at one of our meetings and encourage you to get involved in this terrific Society!

Thomas Maldonado, MD
VESS President

I would like to invite all Vascular Annual Meeting attendees to join us for the Spring Meeting of the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society (VESS; formerly Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society). This year’s program will be held on Wednesday, June 8 at 8:00 a.m. and conclude at 4:00 p.m. Dr. Bernadette Aulivola and her Program Committee have selected over 25 outstanding research projects for presentation.

The format of the meeting allows great discussion between the presenters and attendees. As in previous years, the VESS and SVS Program Committees combined to select the best scientific papers for the Vascular Annual Meeting. I am sure you will be delighted with this year’s Vascular Annual Meeting.

Founded in 1976 as a club for young and recently graduated Vascular Surgeons, the society has grown to a national organization and international society boasting well over 1,000 members. Focusing on young vascular surgeons in both academic and community practice, our organization offers excellent educational opportunities and networking for career growth.

This year we are excited to introduce the VESS Women and Diversity Meet the Leaders Program, which matches young surgeons with a leader based on the needs of the young surgeon and the experience of the leader to create a mentoring relationship.

VESS has two important scientific meetings yearly. The Spring Meeting is held in conjunction with the Vascular Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting is held in the winter and is a highlight for both new and old members.

These meetings are a special time to share research, contribute ideas, learn new technologies, and make lifelong friends. The next Annual Meeting will take place February 2-5, 2017 at the Steamboat Grand in Steamboat, Colo. The Annual Meeting will feature interesting interactive programs, engaging speakers, and exciting social events. With nearly 3,000 skiable acres, and featuring night skiing too, it will be an outstanding venue for both education and relaxation. I encourage you to take advantage of the unique setting the Annual Meeting offers. Don’t miss this great vascular meeting in a great setting.

Our members strive to promote basic and clinical research that directly improves outcomes for our vascular and endovascular surgery patients. If you are not a member, please consider joining. You won’t be disappointed. Our new website is www.vesurgery.org. I look forward to seeing you at one of our meetings and encourage you to get involved in this terrific Society!

Thomas Maldonado, MD
VESS President

I would like to invite all Vascular Annual Meeting attendees to join us for the Spring Meeting of the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society (VESS; formerly Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society). This year’s program will be held on Wednesday, June 8 at 8:00 a.m. and conclude at 4:00 p.m. Dr. Bernadette Aulivola and her Program Committee have selected over 25 outstanding research projects for presentation.

The format of the meeting allows great discussion between the presenters and attendees. As in previous years, the VESS and SVS Program Committees combined to select the best scientific papers for the Vascular Annual Meeting. I am sure you will be delighted with this year’s Vascular Annual Meeting.

Founded in 1976 as a club for young and recently graduated Vascular Surgeons, the society has grown to a national organization and international society boasting well over 1,000 members. Focusing on young vascular surgeons in both academic and community practice, our organization offers excellent educational opportunities and networking for career growth.

This year we are excited to introduce the VESS Women and Diversity Meet the Leaders Program, which matches young surgeons with a leader based on the needs of the young surgeon and the experience of the leader to create a mentoring relationship.

VESS has two important scientific meetings yearly. The Spring Meeting is held in conjunction with the Vascular Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting is held in the winter and is a highlight for both new and old members.

These meetings are a special time to share research, contribute ideas, learn new technologies, and make lifelong friends. The next Annual Meeting will take place February 2-5, 2017 at the Steamboat Grand in Steamboat, Colo. The Annual Meeting will feature interesting interactive programs, engaging speakers, and exciting social events. With nearly 3,000 skiable acres, and featuring night skiing too, it will be an outstanding venue for both education and relaxation. I encourage you to take advantage of the unique setting the Annual Meeting offers. Don’t miss this great vascular meeting in a great setting.

Our members strive to promote basic and clinical research that directly improves outcomes for our vascular and endovascular surgery patients. If you are not a member, please consider joining. You won’t be disappointed. Our new website is www.vesurgery.org. I look forward to seeing you at one of our meetings and encourage you to get involved in this terrific Society!

Thomas Maldonado, MD
VESS President

For things to see and do while at the Vascular Annual Meeting, consider National Harbor as a gateway port to Washington, D.C., situated just across the Potomac. The famous sights, monuments, museums, and cultural icons in the nation’s capitol are a given for any visitor (visit www.washington.org for a full rundown).

Olivier Le Queinec/ShutterStock

But there are also a lot of lesser known tourist attractions unavailable anywhere else in the country. Medical history buffs, for example, may want to visit the National Musuem of American History, which houses collections of medical science and biotechnology artifacts. And Civil War buffs with access to a car can visit the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick, Md., about an hour’s drive from National Harbor. Frederick was the site of three Confederate invasions and two major battles.

Cultural events abound during the annual meeting period. Theater goers can attend Shakespeare’s “Taming of the Shrew” or the musical “La Cage aux Folles.” You can attend the DC Jazz Festival or the National Symphony Orchestra’s performance of pieces by Bruckner and Mahler. For more cultural events, visit www.culturalcapitol.com.

For sports lovers, baseball season will be just getting underway and the Washington Nationals will be playing the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday and Sunday at Nationals Park.

And National Harbor has its own attractions. Hardest to miss is the Capitol Wheel, a giant ferris wheel that soars 180 feet above the Potomac River waterfront, with views of the White House and Capitol, the National Mall, and all the surrounding DC metro area.

To plan your visit, check out www.nationalharbor.com/consumer/entertainment.

For things to see and do while at the Vascular Annual Meeting, consider National Harbor as a gateway port to Washington, D.C., situated just across the Potomac. The famous sights, monuments, museums, and cultural icons in the nation’s capitol are a given for any visitor (visit www.washington.org for a full rundown).

Olivier Le Queinec/ShutterStock

But there are also a lot of lesser known tourist attractions unavailable anywhere else in the country. Medical history buffs, for example, may want to visit the National Musuem of American History, which houses collections of medical science and biotechnology artifacts. And Civil War buffs with access to a car can visit the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick, Md., about an hour’s drive from National Harbor. Frederick was the site of three Confederate invasions and two major battles.

Cultural events abound during the annual meeting period. Theater goers can attend Shakespeare’s “Taming of the Shrew” or the musical “La Cage aux Folles.” You can attend the DC Jazz Festival or the National Symphony Orchestra’s performance of pieces by Bruckner and Mahler. For more cultural events, visit www.culturalcapitol.com.

For sports lovers, baseball season will be just getting underway and the Washington Nationals will be playing the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday and Sunday at Nationals Park.

And National Harbor has its own attractions. Hardest to miss is the Capitol Wheel, a giant ferris wheel that soars 180 feet above the Potomac River waterfront, with views of the White House and Capitol, the National Mall, and all the surrounding DC metro area.

To plan your visit, check out www.nationalharbor.com/consumer/entertainment.

For things to see and do while at the Vascular Annual Meeting, consider National Harbor as a gateway port to Washington, D.C., situated just across the Potomac. The famous sights, monuments, museums, and cultural icons in the nation’s capitol are a given for any visitor (visit www.washington.org for a full rundown).

Olivier Le Queinec/ShutterStock

But there are also a lot of lesser known tourist attractions unavailable anywhere else in the country. Medical history buffs, for example, may want to visit the National Musuem of American History, which houses collections of medical science and biotechnology artifacts. And Civil War buffs with access to a car can visit the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick, Md., about an hour’s drive from National Harbor. Frederick was the site of three Confederate invasions and two major battles.

Cultural events abound during the annual meeting period. Theater goers can attend Shakespeare’s “Taming of the Shrew” or the musical “La Cage aux Folles.” You can attend the DC Jazz Festival or the National Symphony Orchestra’s performance of pieces by Bruckner and Mahler. For more cultural events, visit www.culturalcapitol.com.

For sports lovers, baseball season will be just getting underway and the Washington Nationals will be playing the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday and Sunday at Nationals Park.

And National Harbor has its own attractions. Hardest to miss is the Capitol Wheel, a giant ferris wheel that soars 180 feet above the Potomac River waterfront, with views of the White House and Capitol, the National Mall, and all the surrounding DC metro area.

To plan your visit, check out www.nationalharbor.com/consumer/entertainment.

I am pleased to welcome you to the first Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI) Annual Meeting (VQI@VAM), which will be held on June 8th, in conjunction with this year’s Vascular Annual Meeting at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. We have scheduled a full day program of practical QI sessions, including presentations from both QI leaders and VQI members who will be sharing their experiences in sessions designed to benefit both vascular specialists and quality improvement professionals.

We are very fortunate to have two QI experts joining us – Dr. Michael Englesbe from the Michigan Surgical Quality Collaborative and Dr. Ted James from the University of Vermont – who will provide their perspectives on how we can drive quality with the VQI registries. Dr. Englesbe, as our keynote speaker, and Dr. James, our quality expert, will be addressing the practicalities, opportunities, and challenges of using registry data for quality improvement. Dr. James will also be moderating case study discussion with centers from across the country to help VQI members use the QI tools and VQI data effectively in their own practices. All the sessions are geared to demonstrating practical QI skills so that attendees can leverage their own VQI data and reporting, and discuss solutions. Registration and a $100 fee are required.

Overall, I believe that the Annual Meeting will create a valuable opportunity for both vascular specialists and quality improvement staff to see how participation in VQI can help improve the day-to-day quality of vascular care for patients. By taking a team approach, those who attend will be able to share a combination of best practice, collaboration, and benchmarking. Data managers will gain deeper insights into the value of reporting and analytics, and practitioners will able to compare their experiences with others.

This inaugural VQI Annual Meeting is an important part of our road map to the next level for the Vascular Quality Initiative’s development. It allows us to directly reach our base of over 2,800 physicians to introduce new approaches, such as tracking long-term follow-up and better measurement of the quality of vascular care, which will increase our effectiveness as practitioners.

Over the years of development of the VQI, we’ve seen the value of quality improvement data and analytics for the VQI in our practices. Now we’ve developed a valuable body of VQI-based real world experience to draw upon, which we will demonstrate at this event and going forward. I look forward to seeing you at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center on June 8th for VQI@VAM.

Dr. Larry Kraiss
Chair, SVS PSO Governing Council

I am pleased to welcome you to the first Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI) Annual Meeting (VQI@VAM), which will be held on June 8th, in conjunction with this year’s Vascular Annual Meeting at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. We have scheduled a full day program of practical QI sessions, including presentations from both QI leaders and VQI members who will be sharing their experiences in sessions designed to benefit both vascular specialists and quality improvement professionals.

We are very fortunate to have two QI experts joining us – Dr. Michael Englesbe from the Michigan Surgical Quality Collaborative and Dr. Ted James from the University of Vermont – who will provide their perspectives on how we can drive quality with the VQI registries. Dr. Englesbe, as our keynote speaker, and Dr. James, our quality expert, will be addressing the practicalities, opportunities, and challenges of using registry data for quality improvement. Dr. James will also be moderating case study discussion with centers from across the country to help VQI members use the QI tools and VQI data effectively in their own practices. All the sessions are geared to demonstrating practical QI skills so that attendees can leverage their own VQI data and reporting, and discuss solutions. Registration and a $100 fee are required.

Overall, I believe that the Annual Meeting will create a valuable opportunity for both vascular specialists and quality improvement staff to see how participation in VQI can help improve the day-to-day quality of vascular care for patients. By taking a team approach, those who attend will be able to share a combination of best practice, collaboration, and benchmarking. Data managers will gain deeper insights into the value of reporting and analytics, and practitioners will able to compare their experiences with others.

This inaugural VQI Annual Meeting is an important part of our road map to the next level for the Vascular Quality Initiative’s development. It allows us to directly reach our base of over 2,800 physicians to introduce new approaches, such as tracking long-term follow-up and better measurement of the quality of vascular care, which will increase our effectiveness as practitioners.

Over the years of development of the VQI, we’ve seen the value of quality improvement data and analytics for the VQI in our practices. Now we’ve developed a valuable body of VQI-based real world experience to draw upon, which we will demonstrate at this event and going forward. I look forward to seeing you at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center on June 8th for VQI@VAM.

Dr. Larry Kraiss
Chair, SVS PSO Governing Council

I am pleased to welcome you to the first Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI) Annual Meeting (VQI@VAM), which will be held on June 8th, in conjunction with this year’s Vascular Annual Meeting at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. We have scheduled a full day program of practical QI sessions, including presentations from both QI leaders and VQI members who will be sharing their experiences in sessions designed to benefit both vascular specialists and quality improvement professionals.

We are very fortunate to have two QI experts joining us – Dr. Michael Englesbe from the Michigan Surgical Quality Collaborative and Dr. Ted James from the University of Vermont – who will provide their perspectives on how we can drive quality with the VQI registries. Dr. Englesbe, as our keynote speaker, and Dr. James, our quality expert, will be addressing the practicalities, opportunities, and challenges of using registry data for quality improvement. Dr. James will also be moderating case study discussion with centers from across the country to help VQI members use the QI tools and VQI data effectively in their own practices. All the sessions are geared to demonstrating practical QI skills so that attendees can leverage their own VQI data and reporting, and discuss solutions. Registration and a $100 fee are required.

Overall, I believe that the Annual Meeting will create a valuable opportunity for both vascular specialists and quality improvement staff to see how participation in VQI can help improve the day-to-day quality of vascular care for patients. By taking a team approach, those who attend will be able to share a combination of best practice, collaboration, and benchmarking. Data managers will gain deeper insights into the value of reporting and analytics, and practitioners will able to compare their experiences with others.

This inaugural VQI Annual Meeting is an important part of our road map to the next level for the Vascular Quality Initiative’s development. It allows us to directly reach our base of over 2,800 physicians to introduce new approaches, such as tracking long-term follow-up and better measurement of the quality of vascular care, which will increase our effectiveness as practitioners.

Over the years of development of the VQI, we’ve seen the value of quality improvement data and analytics for the VQI in our practices. Now we’ve developed a valuable body of VQI-based real world experience to draw upon, which we will demonstrate at this event and going forward. I look forward to seeing you at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center on June 8th for VQI@VAM.

Dr. Larry Kraiss
Chair, SVS PSO Governing Council