50th Annual Northwestern University Vascular Surgery Symposium

Thursday, December 3, 2026, 7:00 AM - Saturday, December 5, 2026, 5:00 PM, InterContinental Hotel, 505 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL


Contemporary review of new information about treatment of lower extremity venous disease, treatment options for visceral and renal artery aneurysm and occlusive disease, current treatment recommendations for extra-cranial carotid and supra-aortic trunk arterial occlusive disease, new trends in dialysis access surgery, care of patients with aortic diseases, as well as discussions on leadership, role of AI in medicine, and future of the field of vascular surgical training.

1. Discuss breakthrough technology treatments of lower extremity arterial disease
2. Review the clinical limitations of EVAR
3. Review the current optimal medical treatment options for vascular diseases
4. Present new developments in management of complex venous disease
5. Relay information about the latest development in treatment of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm disease
6. List current treatment recommendations for extra-cranial carotid and supra-aortic trunk arterial occlusive disease
7. Discuss the growing application of TEVAR for thoracic aortic pathology
8. Recall information on the latest in treatment of upper extremity vascular disease
9. Describe expected outcomes of lower extremity revascularization for arterial occlusive disease following open surgical and endovascular techniques
10. Describe the role and importance of vascular surgery medicine in comprehensive clinical care
11. Review contemporary best practices for quality vascular care

Online registration will be available through December 1, and on-site registration will remain open through the entire meeting. Please note that advance registrations may be paid via credit card or check, while on-site registrations may only be paid via cash or check.

If paying by check, please make payable to Northwestern University and mail to:

Attn: Marsha Blunt
Division of Vascular Surgery
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
676 N. Saint Clair St., Ste. 650
Chicago, IL 60611

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 19.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (19.00 hours), ABS CC SAM (19.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (19.00 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Feinberg School of Medicine adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. All individuals in a position to control the content of a Continuing Education activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.