Don’t miss the 2024 Venous Early Career Course!
On behalf of the American Venous Forum, we invite you to join us for the 2024 Venous Early Career Course to be held October 4-5, 2024 at the Gleacher Center in Chicago, IL. This unique, non-CME program features small groups, live patient cases and hands-on workshops within an informal, collegial atmosphere. Approximately 40 residents, fellows, APP’s and early career venous physicians from around the country will join a faculty of venous disease experts and representatives from sponsoring companies to learn and grow as venous professionals within this highly interactive environment.
Course Description
This program is presented for the benefit of residents, fellows, APP’s, and early career physicians within the specialties of vascular surgery, interventional radiology, interventional cardiology, vascular medicine, general surgery and associated programs.  The course program will cover:
- Â Anatomy and pathophysiology of venous disorders and noninvasive diagnostics
- Â The evaluation and treatment of patients with chronic venous insufficiency – both superficial & deep
- Â Live ultrasound and sclerotherapy demonstrations
- Â Interactive case presentations
- Â The business of venous disease
Program Goals
- Â Provide attendees cutting edge knowledge in effective clinical management of venous disease
- Â Foster meaningful dialogue between venous thought leaders, physicians-in-training and physicians new to the field of venous and lymphatic disease.
- Â Provide attendees with hands-on experience with the latest tools and techniques available to treat venous and lymphatic disease.
Lead Faculty
Steven Elias
MD, FACS, FABVLM
Steven Elias, MD, FACS, FABVLM is director of the Center for Vein Disease at Englewood Hospital. He is board certified in venous and lymphatic medicine and in general surgery and completed a fellowship in vascular surgery at Englewood Hospital.  Educating new and current practitioners is the cornerstone of Dr. Elias’s commitment to modern vein care and its impact on patient outcomes. He is the founder of the AVF Fellows Course and the medical editor of the AVF’s VEIN Specialist newsletter.  Dr. Elias’s clinical interests include all aspects of minimally invasive vein care; he is also committed to procedure development and teaching. He has lectured, written, and taught about vein disease both nationally and internationally. He has been principal investigator/investigator on numerous clinical trials and performed the first ClariVein procedure on a human.
Robert Attaran
MD, FACC, FSCAI
Robert Attaran, MD, FACC, FSCAI is Associate Professor of Medicine and the Director of the Endovascular Fellowship Training Program at Yale University. Dr. Attaran chairs the American Venous Forum’s Early Career Committee and is a member of the AVF’s Newsletter Committee. He is a board member of the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine and serves on a venous and lymphatic working group. He is the Chair of the Chronic Disease Guidelines Committee and Working Group of the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Intervention.
Registration
Registration opens on June 17, 2024; fee includes course materials, all meeting-related food/beverage and selected educational resources provided by the AVF and industry sponsors.
| Â | Member | Non-member |
| Physician in Training | $299.00 | $499.00 |
| Early Career Physician (3 years post-graduation) | $499.00 | $699.00 |
| Practicing Physician | $499.00 | $699.00 |
| International Physician | $399.00 | $599.00 |
| Associate (Non-Physician) | $299.00 | $499.00 |
Meeting Attire
Dress for this course is casual, including dinners.
Travel Information
The most convenient airports are Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Meeting Location
The Gleacher CenterÂ
450 Cityfront Plaza Dr
Chicago, IL 60611
Hotel Information
The Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago
221 N Columbus Dr
Chicago, IL 60601
Scholarship Recipients: Thursday and Friday night hotel rooms are included in the scholarship. The AVF will reserve your hotel room for you.
Agenda
Friday, October 4, 2024
8:00-9:00am – Registration and Breakfast
9:00-9:30am – Evaluating the Vein Disease Patient: A Practical Algorithm
9:30-10:00am – Case Presentations
10:00-10:30am – Compression and Swollen Leg
10:30-11:30am – Ultrasound Demonstration
11:30-11:45am – Break
11:45am-12:15pm – Treatment Options for Superficial
12:15-12:30pm – DVT, SVT, PE CHEST Guidelines and Case Management Examples
12:30-1:30pm – Lunch
1:30-2:30pm – Hands on Session with Industry
2:30-3:00pm – Cosmetic Vein Care: Is it worth it? What are the treatment options?
3:00-3:30pm –Sclerotherapy (technique and discussion)
3:30-4:00pm – Interactive Case Presentations
4:00-4:30pm – Venous Ulcers: A Practical Approach – The Wound, The Pathology, The Treatment, Case presentation
4:30-5:30 – Hands-On Session with Industry
6:30pm – Dinner
Saturday, October 5, 2024
8:00-9:00am – Breakfast
9:00-9:30am – Understanding Pevlic/Iliac Venous Anatomy and Symptoms
9:30-10:00am – Decision Making for Suprainguinal Venous Disease
10:00-11:00am – Hands-On Session with Industry
11:00 – 11:30am – Technical Tips for Chronic Ilocaval Disease – Crossing Strategies
11:30-11:45am – IVC Filters
11:45-12:00pm – Acute VTE (both PE and DVT)
12:00-1:00pm – Incorporating Vein Management into my Vascular Practice
Fun Things to Do
Make the Most of Your Stay in Chicago at VECC 2024!
Know that old proverb about all work and no play? Well, it’s true. So here is a list of fun and interesting things to do in vibrant and historic Chicago, Illinois.
INSTA-CREDIBILITY
Chicago is one big playground that will make your social media shine. The spectacular Cloud Gate (aka The Bean) sculpture delivers cosmic curvy reflections. For fun photos from 100+ stories up, step into the Willis Tower Skydeck or John Hancock’s TILT. If colorful murals by local artists fit the bill, Wabash Arts Corridor is the go-to place. Chicago is also resplendent with famous marquees, including the Chicago Theatre, the beloved Wrigley Field marquee, or the jazz-era sparkle of the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge. For knock your socks off vintage backgrounds, the landmark Rookery Building is a must. And if you return home without a deep-dish pizza cheese stretching photo, were you even in Chicago??
A SHOPPING MECCA
With myriad shopping options, Chicago is the ideal place for a splurge! State Street (that great street) is home to trendy shops, boutiques, and Macy’s, which is part architectural tour and part retail heaven. Just across the street, Block 37 is a hip hub of cool stores and eateries. Iconic Magnificent Mile is a history-packed luxury retail center with Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Water Tower Place. And don’t forget to pick up a Chicago souvenir for the peeps back home at My Chicago!
LIBATIONS GALORE
Chicago’s hop culture is thriving. If a busy day of learning and mingling with your KAMA fam has you craving a Snoochie Boochie, head to Forbidden Root Brewery, or stop by On Tour Brewing for a Mama Tried Brown Ale. For artisanal cocktails in cool, modern settings check out Berkshire Room, the mixology of Broken Shaker, or the impressive gin stash at Scofflaw. The hottest Tiki ticket in town is Three Dots and a Dash, and The Drifter is an actual speakeasy from the tragically thirsty days of Prohibition. GoodFunk boasts wines from around the globe, and The Press Room offers a robust selection by glass or bottle. If coffee is your fuel of choice, Intelligentsia Coffee is heaven for bean afficionados, while the Nitro Cold Brew at Goddess and the Baker is certain to get you where you belong. Chicago also offers cold-pressed juices and shakes to support wellness, including gourmet juice blends at Meli Cafe & Juice Bar, or super health mix-ups at Loop Juice.
FOODIE CENTRAL
If you’re craving red meat with a 1920s speakeasy vibe, Bavette’s Bar and Boeuf has you covered. For bone-in prime rib with a side of river views Chicago Cut Steakhouse will not disappoint. The oldest steakhouse in Chicago, Gene & Georgetti (since 1944) is a great spot to order a big steak with a side of spaghetti and meatballs, or crack open crab claws and dunk lobster tails in butter at Shaw’s Crab House. And if no trip is complete without a taste of local BBQ, head to Chicago q for award-winning fare paired with rare bourbons. Glitz & glam meet surf & turf at Ocean Prime, and the seafood boil is on point at Lowcountry Chicago. If sushi is how you roll (har har) check out Ryo Sushi, or the culinary immersion of Nobu Chicago. For Mother Earth approved comfort foods to amp up your superpowers, enjoy the offerings at True Food Kitchen or the 100% vegan options at Native Foods or Chicago Raw. The politics of pizza in Chicago always spark fierce debate, but deep dish or thin crust Chicago has pizza options for everyone!
GET OUTSIDE
Chicago’s iconic Lakefront Trail stretches along Lake Michigan and features parks and beaches. The city’s Divvy bikeshare program lets you explore the lakefront at your own speed. The scenic Chicago Riverwalk is another great way to enjoy the outdoors. You can rent a kayak and glide along the skyscraper canyon, or take a guided boat tour. An oasis in the heart of downtown, Grant Park, is home to Buckingham Fountain, one of the largest fountains in the world. An easy way to see it and cover a lot of ground in the park is on a Segway! Or immerse yourself in history and get your steps in on a Chicago Loop Walking Tour, explore famous landmarks at your own pace on a Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour, or step into the dark side on a Chicago Gangsters and Ghosts Tour. Chicago museums are home to collections you won’t see anywhere else, and the magnificent Centennial Wheel at Navy Pier provides soaring views of the skyline, year-round!
We look forward to meeting with you in Chicago!
