46th Annual Northwestern Vascular Symposium

Thursday, December 8, 2022, 7:00 AM - Saturday, December 10, 2022, 12:00 PM, InterContinental Hotel


This two and a half day course provides AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^tm, American Board of Surgery (ABS) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) points and a hardcover textbook authored by the participating faculty. We have 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. Speakers are selected 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. A long-standing tradition of our program has been the inclusion of several short case presentations given by the Northwestern faculty during the continental breakfast on Friday and Saturday mornings. We recognize the educational value of this interactive experience and invite the audience to participate along with our panelists.

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

Physicians $850.00

Residents, Fellows, Nurses $500.00

Fees include three continental breakfasts, two lunches, refreshment breaks and a course textbook.

Please note that 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]. Registration fee, minus a $50 administrative charge, will be refunded. 

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

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.

MOC Points

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, 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.

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

InterContinental Hotel Chicago
505 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

Participants are responsible for scheduling their own hotel arrangements. A block of rooms has been reserved at the InterContinental Chicago for a special rate of $179.00 (plus tax) for a single or double occupancy in the Main Building. Guests may register online by accessing the following link: Reservations for the 46th AnnualNorthwestern Vascular Symposium. Guests may also contact the InterContinental Chicago's central reservation department at 800-628-2112. Be sure to mention your participation in the 46th Annual Vascular Symposium to receive the special group rate. Room reservations made after November 30, 2022 are subject to availability at regular hotel rates. 

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.