The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) has officially launched registration for the annual Complex Peripheral Vascular Initiatives (CPVI) Skills Course. The first course launched in 2022 after being put on hold in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Vascular surgeons at all career levels and other specialists who wish to remain current in the specialty of vascular surgery and endovascular therapy can attend the course to participate in hands-on and didactic learning led by experts in treating peripheral arterial disease (PAD).
With a maximum capacity of 60 registrants, the CPVI Skills Course ensures that anyone who attends will have ample time to learn from the 19 faculty members leading the course. The curriculum will range from deep venous arterialization and pedal access to percutaneous femoropopliteal bypass and will delve into the Global Vascular Guidelines for treating PAD. Past attendees attribute the course curriculum, faculty, and seven-plus hours of hands-on learning to their feeling completely engaged throughout the two days.
While the course is for vascular surgeons at any career level, the SVS has partnered with the Association of Program Directors in Vascular Surgery (APDVS) to give vascular residents and fellows the opportunity to be mentored and coached by expert faculty and future colleagues in both intermediate and advanced techniques that they may not otherwise be exposed to in their programs.
“The best practices for our PAD patients continue to evolve with new research and improving technologies,” said Elizabeth Genovese, MD, a course co-chair. “It is important that vascular surgeons stay current with the latest advancements, given the increasing complexity of our patient population. This course provides an in-depth opportunity to explore these new endovascular techniques with the leaders in the field.” Stephan Henao, MD, will serve alongside Genovese in the co-chair role. Henao and Genovese have been serving on the course faculty since it began in 2022. Last year, they learned under Vikram Kashyap, MD, Patrick Geraghty, MD, and Daniel McDevitt, MD, to prepare for their new roles as co-chairs.
All interested parties are encouraged to register by June 26 to take advantage of early-bird registration prices. Learn more by visiting vascular.org/CPVI24.
