Alabama Vascular Society

Annual Meeting - August 5-7, 2021

Annual Meeting News

The 2021 Annual Meeting will be held on August 5-7, 2021
@ the Ross Bridge Resort, Birmingham, AL.

Please be sure to mark your calendars now - and until we see each other again, be safe, and be well everyone!

-AVS Executive Council

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RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP OR JOIN TODAY! There are many benefits to joining the Membership of the Alabama Vascular Society (AVS)

  • Registration discount to the Annual Meeting
  • Notoriety in the fields of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (great for your CV!)
  • Mentorship match up (Trainees & Senior Surgeons)
  • Free Job Board Posting - coming soon!
  • Participation and access to Membership Contact List

Who Should Attend

  • Vascular and Endovascular Surgeons from Alabama and the Florida panhandle region.
  • Vascular RNs, PAs, NPs, RVTs from Alabama and the Florida panhandle region.
  • Vascular Trainees from Alabama and the Florida panhandle region.

Annual Meeting Learning objectives

  • Critically assess performance of Vascular and Endovascular interventions and define the differences between the outcomes of these interventions compared with surgical procedures.
  • List methods for visceral revascularization and advantages and disadvantages of differing approaches.
  • Compare procedural and perioperative outcomes of aortic revascularization strategies.
  • Identify indications/contraindications and relative performance of interventions for cerebrovascular disease.
  • Evaluate the efficacy of endovascular revascularization of the lower extremity; Identify patient comorbidities that may affect outcomes in a negative manner.
  • List methods of improving education for vascular surgery trainees and identify areas for needed improvement.
  • List factors affecting outcomes of carotid revascularization.
  • Describe new methods of treating vascular disease including surgical, endovascular and medical therapies.
  • Recognize important areas of basic science research currently being performed by vascular surgeons.
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Registration TypePrice
Member Physician$150
Non-Member Physician$200
Member Allied Health$55
Non-Member Allied Health$75
Fellow/Resident/StudentFree
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Mock Orals

Test Yourself - Mock Orals
Signup here!

August 5th | 1-4 pm

The 2021 Mock Oral program will consist of 3 hours of rotation for Vascular Trainees - designed to mirror the actual board experience.

These sessions will consist of small groups (1 student and 1-2 examiners) for 30 minutes.  Students will rotate every 30 minutes.  Please click the button above to signup and reserve your position in our Mock Orals. You must sign up by June 15th, 2021.  (25 maximum participants)

You will be contacted with meeting details and instructions a few days before your time commitment. Please plan to be on-site at the hotel on August 5th, 2021 @12:30pm in to receive room assignments.

Welcome Reception

Join us for a welcome reception and dinner on August 5th. During Registration -- please let us know if you will be attending.  You can bring a guest for a small additional fee.

Golf Tournament

We are planning a golf outing on Saturday with tee times between 1pm - 2:30pm.  The cost is only $150 and participation in the tournament is optional.  Just sign up during registration.  If you would like to be paired with someone - please enter special requests during registration.

Accreditation

Credits are pending final approval now and will be posted soon.