48th Annual Northwestern Vascular Symposium

Thursday, December 12, 2024, 7:00 AM - Saturday, December 14, 2024, 5:30 PM, InterContinental Hotel, 505 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL

This 2.5 day course provides AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^tm, MOC for the American Board of Surgery (ABS), and a hardcover textbook authored by the invited faculty. We have brought together over 50 experts in their respective fields of vascular care who have contributed an up-to-date written chapter that accompanies their corresponding 15-minute presentation. As has been the tradition, we have selected speakers based on recent peer-reviewed publications, national societal presentations, and/or recognized leaders in their discipline. The program provides a comprehensive analysis of the current management of vascular disease as it relates to treatment of extracranial cerebrovascular and supra-aortic trunk disease, new approaches to lower extremity arterial and venous problems, recent cutting-edge developments in open and endovascular approaches to treat aortic and visceral arterial disease, as well as novel techniques for hemodialysis access, complex venous problems, upper extremity disorders. Concluding each session, a 30-minute panel discussion will occur allowing the audience ample time to ask more in-depth questions of the experts.

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1. Review limitations of EVAR
2. Discuss the growing application of TEVAR for thoracic aortic pathology
3. Discuss new information about treatment of lower extremity venous disease
4. Demonstrate treatment options for visceral and renal artery aneurysm and occlusive disease
5. Evaluate new developments in management of complex venous disease
6. Relay information about latest development in treatment of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm disease
7. Review changes to new and upcoming procedural and outpatient coding and billing
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. Discuss new trends in dialysis access surgery
11. Describe the role and importance of vascular surgery medicine in comprehensive clinical care
12. List current treatment recommendations for extra-cranial carotid and supra-aortic trunk arterial occlusive disease
13. Evaluate the best practices for quality care

Physicians $850.00

Residents, Fellows, Nurses $500.00

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

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

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

Please note: Credit card payments cannot be accepted for phone, postal mail, or on-site registrations. If you plan to register on-site, please bring a check made payable to Northwestern University.

Refunds/Cancellations
Cancellations must be made in writing to the Office of Continuing Medical Education at [email protected]. The registration fee, minus a $50 administrative charge, will be refunded. 

If you have any questions, please contact Sara Minton at [email protected].

Exhibit Opportunities

Vendors interested in exhibiting should contact Katie Daley at [email protected] for more information.

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 18.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Board of Surgery Continuous Certification and Self-Assessment Program

Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME  and Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

ABS credits will be submitted to the boards within 3 months of the conclusion of the activity.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (18.75 hours), ABS CC (18.75 hours), ABS CC SAM (18.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (18.75 hours)

The registration form for this activity is currently unavailable.

InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile
505 N Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

A block of rooms has been reserved at the InterContinental Chicago for a special rate of $199 per night (plus tax) for single or double occupancy in the Main Building. Participants are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. Guests may register online by accessing the following link:

Reservations at the InterContinental Chicago Mag Mile

Otherwise, guests can call 312-321-8895 to receive the reduced room rate. When calling, guests should identify themselves as participants of the 48th Annual Northwestern Vascular Symposium.

Room reservations made after Wednesday, November 20, 2024 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.

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.