American Venous Forum Elects Lowell Kabnick MD 2016-2017 President
Notification of new President's election. - April 20, 2016
American Venous Forum Announces BSN-Jobst Research Grant 2016 Winner
The American Venous Forum (AVF) selected one resident physician member per year to receive the prestigious BSN-JOBST Research Grant. The BSN-JOBST Research Grant provides a $100,000 research grant ($50,000 per year for two years) chosen through a competitive peer review selection process. - January 07, 2016
Register Today for the American Venous Forum 2015 Vein Forum
The 2015 Vein Forum Program occurring in Washington, DC on October 16-17, 2015, features dual track workshops to tailor each participants learning experience. The program will include basic and advanced tracks, with hands-on workshops in each track. - August 26, 2015
American Venous Forum - Call for Abstracts Open
The 28th Annual Meeting of the American Venous Forum highlights recent advances and research in venous and lymphatic disease through professional presentations that are significant and innovative. The scientific program will provide panel presentations and discussions on all aspects of venous and lymphatic disease not limited to diagnosis, pathophysiology and treatment. Please copy and paste links into web browser. Thank you. - August 06, 2015
West Coast Vein Forum - AVF's Newest Educational Course Advancing the Treatment of Venous Disease - Addressing Challenges and Controversies in Vein Treatment
Course Dates & Location April 30-May 2, 2015 Westin Verasa Napa 1314 McKinstry Street Napa, California 94559 The West Coast Vein Forum is structured for all practitioners who include venous therapies in their practice. - March 26, 2015
American Venous Forum's 27th Annual Meeting - New Program Added: Allied Health Specialty Symposium
The American Venous Forum's 27th Annual Meeting in Palm Springs, CA will feature for the first time a Specialty Symposium dedicated to allied health interests. The symposium will be held on Friday, February 27, 2015 at 1:10 - 4:10 pm at the Westin Mission Hills. Registration for the symposium is... - January 28, 2015
New Regional AVF May Meeting and December Fellows Course Exhibit Opportunities Available
The American Venous Forum (AVF) is hosting the first regional meeting with the West Coast Vein Forum: Advancing the Treatment of Venous Disease - Addressing Challenges and Controversies in Vein Treatment on April 30-May 2, 2015 in Napa, CA. AVF is also hosting the Fall Fellows Course on December 5-7, 2014 in Houston, TX. Exhibitor opportunities are available for both events. - October 23, 2014
AVF Announces West Coast Vein Forum Course in 2015
The American Venous Forum announces its newest meeting The West Coast Vein Forum: Advancing the Treatment of Venous Disease - Addressing Challenges and Controversies in Vein Treatment. The meeting will take place on April 30 - May 2, 2015 in Napa, CA. The West Coast Vein Forum will offer clinicians providing basic treatment of venous disease a unique opportunity to expand their knowledge in recognizing and treating a broader scope of vein disorders. Visit www.veinforum.org for more information. - October 01, 2014
American Venous Forum - SERVIER Traveling Fellowship Deadline Extended to September 12, 2014 - Fellows Encouraged to Apply
The American Venous Forum (AVF) will hold its 27th Annual Meeting on February 25-27, 2015 in Palm Springs, CA. The AVF Annual Meeting offers high-quality scientific analysis to physicians interested in research, education and clinical investigation in the field of venous diseases. The Servier Traveling Fellowship is open to fellows and residents in a vascular training program in the continental United States. Fellows/Residents must submit an abstract in order to apply for the fellowship. - September 12, 2014
American Venous Forum - 27th Annual Meeting Call for Abstracts Deadline Extended to September 12, 2014
The American Venous Forum (AVF) will hold its 27th Annual Meeting on February 25-27, 2015 in Palm Springs, CA. The AVF Annual Meeting offers high-quality scientific analysis to physicians interested in research, education and clinical investigation in the field of venous diseases. AVF encourages all of its colleagues to participate in the program by submission of a formal abstract. Submissions can be made by visiting www.veinforum.org. The deadline has been extended to September 12, 2014. - September 12, 2014
American Venous Forum - Call for Abstracts Deadline Approaching
The American Venous Forum (AVF) will hold its 27th Annual Meeting on February 25-27, 2015 in Palm Springs, CA. The AVF Annual Meeting offers high-quality scientific analysis to those physicians interested in research, education and clinical investigation in the field of venous diseases. AVF encourages all of its colleagues to participate in this growing educational program by submission of a formal abstract for standard oral, quick shot presentation, poster presentation or poster display. - September 05, 2014
American Venous Forum - the Vein Forum Course - Registration Still Available
On September 5-6 in Boston, MA AVF will host the Vein Forum: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician. ACS designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Of the AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM, a maximum of 14 credits meet the requirements for Self-Assessment. The course is geared toward the practicing venous specialist. The AVF will also host the Fall 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease on December 5-7 in Houston, TX. - September 04, 2014
American Venous Forum - Vein Forum Course 2014 - Fall 2014 Fellows Course - Registration Extended
The American Venous Forum (AVF) will host the Vein Forum: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician on September 5-6 in Boston, MA. The American College of Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM; 14 credits meet the requirements for Self- Assessment. The AVF will also host the Fall 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease on December 5-7 in Houston, TX. Grants are available to cover fellows' expenses. - August 21, 2014
American Venous Forum - Call for Abstracts Open
The American Venous Forum (AVF) will hold its 27th Annual Meeting on February 25-27, 2015 in Palm Springs, CA. The AVF Annual Meeting offers high-quality scientific analysis to those physicians interested in research, education and clinical investigation in the field of venous diseases. AVF encourages all of its colleagues to participate in this growing educational program by submission of a formal abstract for standard oral, quick shot presentation, poster presentation or poster display. - August 14, 2014
American Venous Forum - Registration Still Available: Vein Forum, Fellows Course
The American Venous Forum (AVF) will host the Vein Forum: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician on September 5-6, 2014 in Boston, MA. The American College of Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM; 14 credits meet the requirements for Self- Assessment. The AVF will also host the Fall 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease on December 5-7, 2014 in Houston, TX. Grants are available to cover attendees' expenses. - August 14, 2014
Upcoming Courses in Venous Disease
The American Venous Forum (AVF) will host the Vein Forum: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician on September 5-6, 2014 in Boston, MA. The American College of Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM; 14 credits meet the requirements for Self- Assessment. The AVF will also host the Fall 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease on December 5-7, 2014 in Houston, TX. Grants are available to cover attendees' expenses. - July 30, 2014
American Venous Forum Announces BSN-JOBST Research Grant
AVF Foundation is pleased to announce that the BSN-Jobst Research Grant has been increased to provide a $100,000 grant for original, basic or clinical research in venous or lymphatic disease. The competition is open to residents, fellows in a vascular training program, as well as physicians who have completed their training within the past five (5) years. - July 24, 2014
American Venous Forum Registration Open: Vein Forum, Fellows Course
The American Venous Forum (AVF) will host the Vein Forum: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician on September 5-6, 2014 in Boston, MA. The American College of Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM; 14 credits meet the requirements for Self- Assessment. The AVF will also host the Fall 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease on December 5-7, 2014 in Houston, TX. Grants are available to cover attendees' expenses. - July 23, 2014
American Venous Forum Upcoming Educational Meetings
The American Venous Forum will host two more educational meetings in 2014. The Vein Forum: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician is on September 5-6 in Boston, MA. This accredited course is structured for practicing venous specialists. The Fall 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease is on December 5-7 in Houston, TX. This course is structured for fellows in vascular and interventional radiology programs. Space is limited for both meetings. - July 16, 2014
American Venous Forum Upcoming 2014 Meetings: Vein Forum and Fellows Course
American Venous Forum (AVF) is hosting two courses in fall 2014 for practicing clinicians and fellows. The Vein Forum: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician is on September 5-6 in Boston, MA. The American College of Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM; a maximum of 14 credits meet the requirements for Self-Assessment. AVF is also hosting the Fall 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease on December 5-7 in Houston, TX. - July 02, 2014
American Venous Forum Hosts the 4th Annual Vein Forum Course: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician
The American Venous Forum is hosting the 4th annual Vein Forum Course: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician on September 5-6, 2014 at the Hyatt Boston Harbor in Boston, MA. The meeting is structured for the practicing venous specialist. CME credits will be provided for this... - June 13, 2014
American Venous Forum - Fellows Course in Venous Disease Registration Open
The American Venous Forum will host the Fall Fellows Course in Venous Disease on December 5-7, 2014 at University of Texas Medical School at Houston in Houston, TX. Please visit www.veinforum.org for more information and to register. Travel reimbursement is available for Fellows through an educational grant provided by the American Venous Forum Foundation. - June 13, 2014
American Venous Forum - Fall Fellows Course in Venous Disease Workshop and Exhibit Opportunities Available
The American Venous Forum Fall 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease will be held on December 5-7 at University of Texas Medical School at Houston in Houston, TX. The course is an intimate gathering of no more than 40 fellows from vascular and interventional radiology programs from around the country, along with expert faculty in the field of venous disease. Throughout the course, industry representatives will facilitate product demonstration workshops for six different groups of Fellows. - May 28, 2014
American Venous Forum - Fall 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease
The American Venous Forum is inviting Fellows to attend the Fall Fellows Course in Venous Disease. The Fellows Course is December 5-7, 2014 at University of Texas Medical School at Houston in Houston, TX. Please visit www.veinforum.org for more information and to register. This course is funded by educational grants through the American Venous Forum Foundation. - May 26, 2014
American Venous Forum - Vein Forum Course: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician
The American Venous Forum is hosting The Vein Forum Course: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician on September 5-6, 2014 at the Hyatt Boston Harbor in Boston, MA. The course is structured for the practicing venous specialist. The course will emphasize the clinical relevance to daily practice. The course will have didactics followed by panel discussions, and a full-day of case-based workshops. CME credits will be provided for this activity. - May 21, 2014
American Venous Forum Hosts The Vein Forum: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician - Exhibit and Workshop Opportunities Available
The Vein Forum: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician will take place on September 5-6, 2014 in Boston, MA. Through educational grants, AVF is able to provide clinicians a unique educational opportunity beyond a basic introduction to venous disease. State-of-the-art lectures... - April 30, 2014
American Venous Forum - Spring 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease - Still Time to Register
Fellows are invited to attend the American Venous Forum Spring Fellows Course in Venous Disease. The Fellows Course is May 11-13, 2014 at Englewood Hospital in Englewood, New Jersey. The Course is presented for fellows within the specialty of vascular surgery, interventional radiology, vascular medicine and associated programs. The goal of the course is to educate and update fellows regarding the latest theories and developments in the clinical practice of vein disease management. - April 28, 2014
The American Venous Forum Hosts - The Vein Forum Course: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician
The American Venous Forum is hosting The Vein Forum Course: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician on September 5-6, 2014 at the Hyatt Boston Harbor in Boston, MA. The Vein Forum Course is targeted to clinicians in the fields of vascular surgery, interventional radiology, phlebology, interventional cardiology and hematology. The course will be limited to 50 registered attendees. Visit www.veinforum.org for more information and to register. - April 26, 2014
American Venous Forum - Spring 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease
The Fellows Course in Venous Disease is presented for the benefit of fellows within the specialty of vascular surgery, interventional radiology, vascular medicine and associated programs. The Fellows Course is May 11-13, 2014 at Englewood Hospital in Englewood, New Jersey. Please visit www.veinforum.org for more information and to register. - April 17, 2014
Registration Open for American Venous Forum Spring 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease
The American Venous Forum will host the Spring Fellows Course in Venous Disease on May 11-13, 2014 at Englewood Hospital in Englewood, New Jersey. There is no cost for Fellows to attend this course. Travel expenses (certain restrictions apply) are covered by educational grants. Please visit www.veinforum.org for more information and to register! - April 09, 2014
There is Still Time to Register for the American Venous Forum - Spring 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease
The Fellows Course is May 11-13, 2014 at Englewood Hospital in Englewood, New Jersey. Please visit veinforum.org for more information and to register. These intimate gatherings of no more than 40 fellows from vascular and interventional radiology programs from around the country, along with a faculty consisting of experts in the field of venous disease and representatives from sponsoring companies, will prove to be a stimulating interaction for all. - March 25, 2014
Exhibit and Workshop Opportunities Available for the American Venous Forum - Spring 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease
The American Venous Forum Spring 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease will be held on May 11-13 in Englewood, New Jersey. The course is an intimate gathering of no more than 40 fellows from vascular and interventional radiology programs from around the country, along with expert faculty in the... - March 24, 2014
American Venous Forum 26th Annual Meeting - David S. Sumner Venous Summit: When Things Go Wrong - A Rare Case of Mismanagement
The increasing number of practitioners who treat patients with venous disease is creating an unexpected side effect - a substantial variation in care patterns and quality. The outcomes are not always desirable for patients and for venous disease in general. The time has come for professional societies to take a hard look at this situation and decide what can be done to improve it. - January 22, 2014
American Venous Forum 26th Annual Meeting Offers Innovative Research
The American Venous Forum will hold its 26th Annual Meeting on February 19-22, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. AVF Annual Meetings bring together internationally recognized thought leaders, expert investigators and clinicians in venous and lymphatic disease. Program highlights include Scientific Sessions on Superficial Vein Disease, Chronic Venous Obstructions, Venous Thromboembolism/IVC Filters, and Venous Mix. - January 20, 2014
American Venous Forum 26th Annual Meeting Registration Now Open
The American Venous Forum 26th Annual Meeting on February 19-22, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana is now open for registration. AVF Annual Meetings bring together internationally recognized thought leaders, expert investigators and clinicians in venous and lymphatic disease. The AVF Annual Meeting... - November 20, 2013
The American Venous Forum - The Vein Forum Course: A Comprehensive Hands-on Course for Practicing Clinicians
The Vein Forum Course on October 11-12, 2013 at the Hyatt Boston Harbor in Boston, MA is targeted to clinicians in the fields of vascular surgery, interventional radiology, phlebology, interventional cardiology and hematology. The American College of Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. This entire course meets the requirements for Self-Assessment Credit. - September 06, 2013
American Venous Forum: Call for Abstracts
The American Venous Forum is having its 26th Annual Meeting on February 19-22, 2014 in New Orleans, LA. The deadline to submit an abstract for inclusion in the Annual Meeting is Monday, September 9, 2013, 11:59 pm EST. The deadline cannot be extended this year due to publishing commitments. - September 03, 2013
American Venous Forum Foundation and JOBST® - a Brand of BSN medical, Inc. Are Proud to Announce the 2014 BSN-JOBST Research Grant
The BSN-JOBST Research Grant will provide a one year, $50,000 research grant for original, basic or clinical research in venous or lymphatic disease. The competition is open to residents, fellows in a vascular training program, as well as physicians who have completed their training within the past five (5) years. The grant will commence on January 1, 2014. Grant recipient will be invited to attend the American Venous Forum (AVF) 26th Annual Meeting on February 19-22, 2014 in New Orleans, LA. - August 16, 2013
Exhibitor Opportunities Still Available at American Venous Forum - The Vein Forum: A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Clinicians
The American Venous Forum (AVF) is hosting The Vein Forum: A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Clinicians on October 11-12 in Boston, MA. Exhibitors at the Vein Forum will be provided the following opportunities: exhibit during the duration of the course, all meals and a Welcome Reception will be served in the Exhibit Hall to give each Exhibitor maximum exposure; network with leading clinicians in the field of vascular disease; and, engage with clinicians on the latest developments. - August 14, 2013
American Venous Forum: The Vein Forum Course - A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Clinicians
The American Venous Forum is hosting The Vein Forum Course: A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Clinicians on October 11-12, 2013 at the Hyatt Boston Harbor in Boston, MA. The Vein Forum Course is open to clinicians in the fields of vascular surgery, interventional radiology, phlebology, interventional cardiology and hematology. The course will be limited to 50 registered attendees in order to provide an outstanding faculty/attendee ratio. - August 14, 2013
American Venous Forum Call for Abstracts
The American Venous Forum (AVF) will hold its 26th Annual Meeting on February 19-22, 2014 in New Orleans, LA. The AVF Annual Meeting offers high-quality scientific analysis to those physicians interested in research, education and clinical investigation in the field of venous diseases. That AVF encourages all of its colleagues to participate in this growing educational program either by submission of a formal abstract for standard oral, quick shot presentation or poster presentation. - August 02, 2013
Covidien and Organogenesis to Host Workshops at American Venous Forum: The Vein Forum
The Vein Forum: A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Clinicians will take place on October 11-12 in Boston, MA. The course provides a unique educational opportunity - State of the art lectures by leaders in venous disease are complemented by hands-on practice with models. AVF would like to thank Covidien, Organogenesis, Inc., Cook Medical Inc., Tactile Systems Technology Inc., Vascular Insights LLC and Volcano Corporation for hosting workshops during The Vein Forum. - July 08, 2013
Organogenesis Joins Medical Device Industry Leaders at American Venous Forum: The Vein Forum
The Vein Forum: A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Clinicians will take place on October 11-12 in Boston, MA. The course provides clinicians a unique educational opportunity. State-of-the-art lectures by leaders in venous disease are complemented by hands-on practice with models and edited video presentations. The goal of the course is to educate and update practicing clinicians regarding the latest theories and developments in the clinical practice of vein disease management. - July 01, 2013
Medical Device Industry Leaders to Host Workshops at AVF Vein Forum
The American Venous Forum (AVF) would like to thank leading medical device industries for hosting workshops during The Vein Forum: A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Physicians. The American Venous Forum (AVF) is dedicated to improving the care of patients with venous and lymphatic disease through education, research and technology. - June 14, 2013
American Venous Forum Updates: Call for Abstracts - The Vein Forum - AVF Membership
Call for Abstracts - The Vein Forum - AVF - June 12, 2013