Welcome to the 2024 AVLS 38th Annual Congress

The Largest Vein and Lymphatic Medical Conference in the U.S.


October 10-13, 2024
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
301 E North Water St, Chicago, IL 60611

The American Vein & Lymphatic Society welcomes you to the cosmopolitan city of Chicago for the leading medical conference devoted to venous and lymphatic medicine in the United States! Gather with your peers from across the country to learn the latest science and best practices in venous and lymphatic medicine. Network with medical practitioners to broaden your perspective of venous and lymphatic medicine and improve your practice through an international exchange of ideas.

In-Person Annual Congress + On-Demand

The AVLS 38th Annual Congress will convene October 10-13, 2024, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk. In Chicago, four scientific sessions will run concurrently throughout the day discussing scientific abstracts, superficial and deep venous disease, lymphedema and lipedema, ultrasound and venous imaging, venous nursing, and more. But that's not all - as a special feature of this year's event, we're thrilled to coincide with the Chicago Marathon! Feel the pulse of the city as thousands take to the streets in a display of endurance and determination. Take advantage of this exciting atmosphere and let it inspire your own journey towards excellence in venous and lymphatic care.

The Exhibit Hall will provide dedicated time for attendees to interact with exhibitors. All in-person attendees will receive access to the recorded, on-demand content following the meeting. There will not be a livestream option for 2024.

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Wound Care Education at the Annual Congress 2024 is Presented By:

Additionally, The American Vein & Lymphatic Society is pleased to collaborate with the American College of Clinical Wound Specialists (ACCWS) to conduct wound care education during the Annual Congress 2024. The sessions are included below:

ACCWS-AVLS Symposia (Saturday, October 12th – Sunday, October 13th, 2024)

ACCWS Hands On Workshop (HOW) Program (Friday, October 11th, 2024)

Conference Schedule


Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Conference Schedule

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT FVLD Expedition

Thursday, October 10, 2024
Conference Schedule

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM CDT Sponsored Symposium* Sponsored Symposium*
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM CDT Sclerotherapy
Workshop - Non-Ticketed
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CDT Superfical Vein Ultrasongraphy and Imaging (Fundamentals) 
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM CDT Break
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM CDT Lymphedema Fundamentals Ultrasongraphy and Imaging (Fundamentals) Vascular Medicine Sclerotherapy (Non-Ticketed)
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM CDT Exhibition and Lunch*
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM CDT Sponsored Symposium* Sponsored Symposium*
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CDT CEAP/SVP Workshop
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM CDT AAP/ Venous Nursing Patient Outcomes and Quality Measures Oral Abstracts
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM CDT Deep/Pelvic/Thrombosis
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM CDT Healthcare Policy and Advocacy
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM CDT Opening Session
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM CDT Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall*

Friday, October 11, 2024
Conference Schedule

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM CDT Sponsored Symposium Sponsored Symposium
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM CDT
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CDT Superficial Venous Oral Abstracts Bioneutrients Biosensor Meet the Experts ACCWS Workshop*
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM CDT
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM CDT Superficial Venous Oral Abstracts Lymphedema Vascular Medicine ACCWS Workshop*
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM CDT Exhibition and Lunch*
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM CDT Sponsored Symposium* Sponsored Symposium*
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM CDT
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CDT Healthcare Policy and Advocacy
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM CDT Oral Abstracts Lipedema Advocacy Business Member Meeting ACCWS Workshop*
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM CDT Deep/Pelvic Thrombosis
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM CDT Poster Session*
4:15 PM - 5:45 PM CDT Keynote and Topic Debates APP/Venous Nursing Ultrasound and Imaging Fundamentals ACCWS Workshop*

Saturday, October 12, 2024
Conference Schedule

6:30 AM - 7:30 AM CDT FVLD Fun Run*
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM CDT Sponsored Symposium* Sponsored Symposium*
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM CDT
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM CDT Break
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CDT Superficial Vein ACCWS - Wound Care Lymphedema Meet the Experts
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM CDT Break
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM CDT Deep/Pelvic/Thrombosis ACCWS - Wound Care Practice Management Resident/MedicalStudent/Fellow
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM CDT Exhibition and Lunch*
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM CDT Sponsored Symposium* Sponsored Symposium*
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM CDT Practice Management ACCWS - Wound Care Ultrasound and Imaging Fundamentals Keynote Address and Fireside Chat
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM CDT Break
4:15 PM - 5:45 PM CDT Closing Ceremony ACCWS - Wound Care
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM CDT Congress Gala & Celebration

Sunday, October 13, 2024
Conference Schedule

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT Ultrasound Hands-on Workshop (Ticketed)
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM CDT Practice Management ACCWS - Wound Care
9:00 AM - 10:30 PM CDT Sclerotherapy Workshop (Ticketed)
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM CDT Break
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM CDT Practice Management Sclerotherapy Workshop (Ticketed)  ACCWS - Wound Care

*Non-CME Event
Schedule is subject to change.

Friday, October 11, 2024
ACCWS Schedule

Hands on Workshop (HOW)

Saturday, October 12, 2024
ACCWS Schedule

8:55 AM - 9:00 AM Opening Remarks
Richard Simman, MD
Session 1
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Management of ulcers of mixt vascular disease. When is it safe to compress?
Joe Caprini, MD
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM LOVE pathophysiology and treatment
Mark Melin, MD
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM CTPs/CAMPs for venous leg ulcers
Richard Simman, MD
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM Discussion Panel
Fedor Lurie, MD (Moderator)
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM Coffee Break
Session 2
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM Anti-microbial solutions in wound care: Vashe, Dakin’s, Acetic Acid, Sulfamylon
Abigail Chaffin, MD
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM Management of biofilm in chronic wounds
Kayla Frost, PhD
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM Can osteomyelitis be cured without surgical debridement or amputation? What’s the follow up strategy?
Cailtyn Hollingshead, MD
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM Discussion Panel
Jean Archer, DPM (Moderator)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Lunch Break
Session 3
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Imaging role in LE wound management
Frank Aviles, PT
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Role of artificial intelligence in wound care and wound infection
Munier Nazzal, MD
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Topical Oxygen Therapy vs HBOT, What’s the latest evidence
Marvin Heyboer, MD
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM Discussion Panel
Windy Cole, DPM (Moderator)
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM Coffee Break.
Session 4
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM Role of skin grafts and flaps in lower extremities wounds
Richard Simman, MD
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM Surgical management of LEs lymphedema and Lipedema
Michael Cooper, MD
5:15 PM - 5:45 PM Coding and billing for lower extremity wounds
Kathleen Schaum, MS
5:45 PM - 6:00 PM Panel Discussion
Kelly McFee, DNP
6:00 PM - 6:05 PM Closing Remarks.

Sunday, October 13, 2024
ACCWS Schedule

8:25 AM - 8:30 AM Opening Remarks
Wade Farrow, MD & Windy Cole, DPM
Session 1
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Wound Hygiene / Periwound Care
Emily Greenstein, NP
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Debridement / Wound Bed Prep
Tracy Winkley, PT
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Evaluation of Wounds in the Dysvascular Limb
Jean Archer DPM
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Antibiotic Stewardship
Windy Cole, DPM
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM Coffee Break.
Session 2
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM Chronic Wounds and Biopsy Indications
Wade Farrow, MD
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Biopsy in Wound Diagnostics
Mark Melin, MD
11:45 AM - 12:00 AM Q&A & Panel Discussion (all speakers)
Wade Farrow, MD

Sclerotherapy Workshop
(Ticketed)

Congress Begins on October 10th, 2024

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