Programs
Welcome to the largest gathering of venous & lymphatic medical professionals. The 2023 World Congress will provide premiere medical education for everyone interested in venous and lymphatic medicine, as well as opportunities to discuss and network with your peers.
Conference Schedule
Sunday, September 17, 2023
Conference Schedule
| 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT | Superficial Venous | Deep - Pelvic - Thrombosis | Lymphedema - Lipedema | Basic Science | Ultrasound & Imaging | UIP Society Sessions | Exhibit Hall |
| 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM EDT | Break | ||||||
| 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM EDT | Opening Ceremonies | ||||||
| 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM EDT | Dinner & Welcome Party | ||||||
Monday, September 18, 2023
Conference Schedule
| 7:00 AM - 8:15 AM EDT | Satellite Symposium | Satellite Symposium | Satellite Symposium | Meet the Experts | AVLS Fellows Breakfast | ||
| 8:15 AM - 8:30 AM EDT | Break | ||||||
| 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM EDT | Global Abstracts | Superficial Venous | Lymphedema - Lipedema | Basic Science | Ultrasonography & Imaging | UIP Society Sessions | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM EDT | Break | Exhibit Hall | |||||
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT | Global Abstracts | Deep - Pelvic - Thrombosis | Venous & Lymphatic Wounds | Basic Science | Compression Therapy | ||
| 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT | Satellite Symposium | Satellite Symposium | Satellite Symposium | ||||
| 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM EDT | Global Abstracts | Superficial Venous | Venous & Lymphatic Wounds | Vascular Medicine | Compression Therapy | UIP Society Sessions | |
| 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM EDT | Break | ||||||
| 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM EDT | Keynote/Debate Session | Cosmetic Sclerotherapy | Ultrasonography & Imaging | ||||
| 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT | Exhibit Hall Happy Hour | ||||||
| 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM EDT | Loews Cocktail Reception | ||||||
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Conference Schedule
| 7:00 AM - 8:15 AM EDT | Satellite Symposium | Satellite Symposium | Satellite Symposium | Meet the Experts | Women in Phlebology Breakfast | ||
| 8:15 AM - 8:30 AM EDT | Break | ||||||
| 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM EDT | Global Abstracts | Thrombosis | Venous & Lymphatic Wounds | Emerging Technology | Compression Therapy | UIP Society Sessions | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM EDT | Break | Exhibit Hall | |||||
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT | Global Abstracts | Thrombosis | Superficial Venous | Emerging Technology | Compression Therapy | ||
| 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT | Satellite Symposium | Satellite Symposium | Satellite Symposium | ||||
| 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM EDT | Global Abstracts | Superficial Venous | Venous & Lymphatic Wounds | Emerging Technology | Ultrasonography & Imaging | UIP Society Sessions | |
| 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM EDT | Break | ||||||
| 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM EDT | Keynote/Debate Session | Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy | Ultrasonography & Imaging | ||||
| 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT | |||||||
| 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM EDT | Loews Cocktail Reception | ||||||
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Conference Schedule
| 7:00 AM - 8:15 AM EDT | Satellite Symposium | Satellite Symposium | Satellite Symposium | Meet the Experts | |||
| 8:15 AM - 8:30 AM EDT | Break | ||||||
| 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM EDT | Global Abstracts | Superficial Venous | Lymphedema - Lipedema | AVLS Space Forum | Ultrasonography & Imaging | UIP Society Sessions | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM EDT | Break | Exhibit Hall | |||||
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT | Global Abstracts | Superficial Venous | Lymphedema - Lipedema | AVLS Space Forum | Ultrasonography & Imaging | ||
| 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT | Satellite Symposium | Satellite Symposium | Satellite Symposium | ||||
| 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM EDT | Keynote/Debate Session | Sclerotherapy HOW | Ultrasonography & Imaging | UIP Society Sessions | |||
| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT | |||||||
| 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM EDT | Sunset Gala | ||||||
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Conference Schedule
| 7:00 AM - 8:15 AM EDT | Satellite Symposium | Satellite Symposium | Satellite Symposium | Meet the Experts | |||
| 8:15 AM - 8:30 AM EDT | Break | ||||||
| 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM EDT | Superficial Venous | Deep - Pelvic - Thrombosis | Venous & Lymphatic Wounds | Foam Sclerotherapy | Ultrasonography & Imaging | UIP Society Sessions | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM EDT | Break | ||||||
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT | Keynote/Debate Session | ||||||
| 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT | Closing Ceremony | ||||||
* Non-CME Event
Livestream
Program Planning Committee
Congress President
| Kathleen Gibson, MD, FAVLS, FACS |  |
Scientific Chairs
| Sonja Stiller-Martin, MD |  |
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| John Blebea, MD, MBA, FACS |  |
Opening & Closing Ceremonies
| Lowell Kabnick, MD, FAVLS |  |
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| Kathleen Gibson, MD, FACS | |
| Fedor Lurie, MD, PhD, RPVI, RVT |  |
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| Marianne De Maeseneer, MD, PhD | ||
| Sonja Stiller-Martin, MD |  |
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| Joe Raffetto, MD, FACS, FSVM |  |
AVLS Space Forum
| Mark Melin, MD |  |
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| Heather Hettrick, PT, PhD, CWS, CLT-LANA, CLWT, CORE, AWCC |  |
Basic Science & Vascular Medicine
| Raghu Kolluri, MD, MS, RVT FSVM |  |
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| Kurosh Parsi, MBBS, MSc Med, PhD, FACD, FACP | ||
| Sarah Onida, MD, BSc, MBBS, MRCS |  |
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| Kush Desai, MD, FSIR |  |
Deep/Pelvic/Thrombosis
| Stephen Black, MD, FRCS(Ed), FEBVS |  |
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| Ronald Winokur, MD, FSIR, FAVLS, RPVI |  |
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| Milka Greiner, Dr | ||
| Brooke Spencer, MD, FSIR |  |
Emerging Technologies
| Steve Elias, MD, FACS, FAVLS, DABVLM |  |
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| Jorge Ulloa, MD |  |
International Compression Club
| Giovanni Mosti, MD |
Lymphedema & Lipedema
| Robert Damstra, MD, PhD | ||
| Steven Dean, DO, FSVM, RPVI |  |
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| Paula Donahue, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA, MBA |  |
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| Ad Hendrickx, PT, PhD | ||
| Heather Hettrick, PT, PhD, CWS, CLT-LANA, CLWT, CORE, AWCC | |
Sclerotherapy
| Margaret Mann, MD, FAAD, FAVLS |  |
Superficial Veins
| Javier Serralde Gallegos, MD |  |
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| Alejandro Gonzalez Ochoa, MD |  |
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| Janna Bentley, MD, RVT |  |
Ultrasonography & Imaging
| Linda Antonucci, RPhS, RVT, RDCS |  |
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| Sara Skjonsberg, RVT, RPhS |  |
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| Jean Francois Uhl, MD, FacPh |
UIP Section Sessions
| Sergio Gianesini, MD, PhD, FACS |  |
The American Vein & Lymphatic Society (AVLS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Vein & Lymphatic Society (AVLS) designates this live activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The American Vein & Lymphatic Society (AVLS) designates this internet enduring activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses & Nurse Practitioners
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME for re-licensure and recertification requirements.
Sonographers
The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers® (ARDMS®) and Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME toward credential renewal for Registered Phlebology Sonographers (RPhS) and Registered Vascular Specialists (RVS).
Physician Assistants
The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME for re-licensure and recertification requirements.
Registration Opens on November 1st
