Sponsored by the Duke University School of Medicine

Venous Disease 2009 Brochure & Agenda [pdf]

Washington Duke Inn
3001 Cameron Blvd.
Durham, NC 27705

Accreditation and Credit Designation

The Duke University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Duke University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 15.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Thursday, December 10, 2009 (Optional Clinical Skills Workshop)
1:00 – 5:00 pm

Friday, December 11, 2009
7:15 am – 4:00 pm

Saturday, December 12, 2009
7:15 am – 3:00 pm

FEES

MDs: $249; Non-MDs: $100. The fee includes symposium materials and meals.
Optional Clinical Skills Workshop: $50 additional fee.
Duke employees, Residents, & Fellows: NO CHARGE to attend Symposium.

Cancellation Policy

Registration cancellations received on or before November 10 will be refunded in the full amount. Cancellations after this date cannot be refunded. All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via e-mail (wendy.sprintz@duke.edu) or by fax to (919) 668-7114, Attn: Wendy Sprintz.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

1. Delineate how to diagnose venous disease using clinical evaluation, ultrasound, and advanced imaging modalities.
2. Describe the different therapies available for treating superficial reflux disorders.
3. Identify current guidelines in order to provide optimal care to patients with deep vein thrombosis.
4. Recognize the different treatment options available and their roles in the management of venous disorders including reflux, thrombosis, and occlusive disease.

Faculty

Daniel Geersen, MLPAP, PA-C Department of Surgery Duke University Medical Center Durham, NC David Gillespie, MD Professor of Surgery Vascular Surgery Program Director University of Rochester Medical Center Rochester, NY Peter Gloviczki, MD Professor of Surgery Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN Karl Illig, MD Professor of Surgery & Neurosurgery Chief, Division of Vascular Surgery University of Rochester Medical Center Rochester, NY Jovan Markovic, MD General Surgery Resident Duke University Medical Center Durham, NC Matthew Menard, MD Co-director, Endo and Vascular Surgery Division of Vascular Surgery Brigham & Women's Hospital Boston, MA Michael J. Miller, Jr., MD Associate Professor Department of Interventional Radiology Duke University Medical Center Durham, NC

Eric Mowatt-Larssen, MD Assistant Professor Department of Surgery Duke University Medical Center Durham, NC Leila Mureebe, MD Assistant Professor Department of Surgery Duke University Medical Center Durham, NC Thomas Ortel, MD, PhD Professor of Medicine & Pathology Hemostasis & Thrombosis Center Duke University Medical Center Durham, NC Cynthia Shortell, MD Professor of Surgery Chief of Vascular Surgery Program Director, Vascular Residency Duke University Medical Center Durham, NC Michael Vasquez, MD Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery The State University of New York The Venous Institute of Buffalo Buffalo, NY David Wright, MS, FRCS Vice President of Medical Affairs BTG International London, England Joseph Zygmunt, Jr., RVT Chief Operating Officer Centers for Advanced Vein Care Delray Beach, FL

Washington Duke Inn
3001 Cameron Boulevard
Durham, NC 27705

Please make your hotel reservation prior to 5:00pm (EST) on NOVEMBER 19, 2009. Reservations may be made by calling the Hotel Reservations Department at 1-800-443-3853 or 919-490-0999. Be sure to identify yourself as attending the Venous Symposium. Or, make your reservations via the Web at this address: https://reservations.ihotelier.com/crs/g_reservation.cfm?groupID=392303&hotelID=11999

Our negoiated rate is $179 per night while rooms are available.

Special needs statement

The Duke Division of Vascular Surgery and Department of Radiology are committed to making their activities accessible to all individuals. If you are in need of an accommodation, please do not hesitate to call and/or submit a description of your needs in writing in order to receive service.

For more information

Wendy Sprintz
Clinical Education and Events
Duke Clinical Research Institute
300 West Morgan Street, Suite 800
Durham, NC 27701
877-707-2904