43rd Annual Northwestern Vascular Symposium

Thursday, December 6, 2018, 7:00 AM - Saturday, December 8, 2018, 12:00 PM, InterContinental Chicago, 505 N. Michigan Avenue

This 2 1/2 day course has brought together 50 national experts in their respective fields of vascular care who have contributed an up-to-date written chapter that accompanies their corresponding 15-minute presentation.

1. List current treatment recommendations for extra-cranial carotid and supra-aortic trunk arterial occlusive disease s
2. Describe the expected outcomes of lower extremity revascularization for arterial occlusive disease following open surgical and endovascular techniques
3. Discuss new information about the treatment of lower extremity venous disease
4. Evaluate the limitations of EVAR
5. Demonstrate the treatment options for visceral and renal artery aneurysmal and occlusive disease
6. Discuss the growing application of TEVAR for thoracic aortic pathology
7. Relay information about the latest developments in treatment of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm disease
8. Evaluate new developments in the management of complex venous disease
9. Recall information on the latest in treatment of upper extremity vascular disease and hemodialysis access
10. Demonstrate the clinical application of the course contents through the panel and case study discussion

Physicians:  $850.00

Residents, Fellows, Nurses:  $575.00

The registration fee includes: 3 continental breakfasts, 2 lunches, refreshment breaks, and a course textbook.

Please note: Credit card payments cannot be accepted for phone, postal mail or for on-site registrations. If you plan to register on-site, please bring a check made payable to “Northwestern University”.  Online registration will close on December 2, 2018.  

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 21.25 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™ (21.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (21.25 hours)

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

For hotel reservations, please contact the reservation department at the InterContinental Hotel (800-628-2112) and identify yourself as a participant of the 43rd Annual Northwestern Vascular Symposium in order receive the special group rate.

A block of rooms has been reserved at the InterContinental Chicago for a special rate of $169 (plus tax) for single or double occupancy in the Grand Tower. Participants are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. Please identify yourself as a registrant of 43rd Annual Northwestern Vascular Symposium to receive the reduced room rate.

Room reservations made after November 5, 2018 are subject to availability at regular hotel rates. Chicago is a popular vacation and convention destination. We recommend that you make your reservations as soon as possible in order to guarantee accommodations.

Booking Link: Click here to make reservations online

Guests can click "change search" to modify their arrival/ departure date.If guests do not need to modify their dates, they can click directly on 'select room' and then 'select rate' which will be the contracted rate.

Please note this link is not tablet or mobile friendly.

Reservations Center: 1-800-628-2112  (312-944-4100 for International Calls)

Guests can identify themselves as participants of Group Block: Annual Northwestern Vascular Symposium or by using the Group Code: XZ2

Reservations Center is open 24/7.