Covidien and Organogenesis to Host Workshops at American Venous Forum: The Vein Forum

Boston, MA, July 08, 2013 --(PR.com)-- The American Venous Forum (AVF) would like to thank Covidien and Organogenesis, Inc. for joining Cook Medical Inc., Tactile Systems Technology Inc., Vascular Insights LLC and Volcano Corporation in hosting workshops during The Vein Forum: A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Clinicians. The Vein Forum will take place on October 11-12 in Boston, MA. Through the educational grants awarded by these companies, AVF is able to provide clinicians a unique educational opportunity beyond a basic introduction to venous disease. State-of-the-art lectures by leaders in venous disease are complemented by hands-on practice with models, edited video presentations and a limit of 50 registered attendees. 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. Clinicians will gain an overall understanding of vein disease to allow them to successfully incorporate venous knowledge, skills and techniques into their overall practice. CME accreditation is currently pending.

Interested exhibitors can take advantage of these wonderful opportunities:
* exhibit during the duration of the course
* participate in six workshop sessions lead by AVF experts
* network with leading clinicians in the fields of vascular surgery, interventional radiology, phlebology, interventional cardiology and hematology
* engage with clinicians on the latest developments in venous disease
* acquire first-hand feedback from clinicians about the latest technologies in venous disease

Course faculty includes:
Steven Elias, MD - Englewood Hospital & Medical Center
Chieh-Min Fan, MD - Brigham and Women's Hospital
Paul Gagne, MD - Southern Connecticut Vascular Center
Antonios Gasparis, MD - Stony Brook University Medical Center
Daniel Gorin, MD - Southeastern Surgical Associates
Mark Iafrati, MD - Tufts Medical Center
Nicos Labropoulos, PhD - Stony Brook University Medical Center
William Marston, MD - University of North Carolina
Marc Passman, MD - University of Alabama at Birmingham
Joseph Raffetto, MD - VA Boston Healthcare System
Julianne Stoughton, MD - Vein Solutions
Harold Welch, MD - Lahey Clinic

If you are interested in exhibiting, please visit www.veinforum.org or contact Mia Beans for more information.

Limited Exhibitor Opportunities Available!

The American Venous Forum (AVF) is dedicated to improving the care of patients with venous and lymphatic disease through education, research and technology. Membership is open to vascular surgeons, physicians and allied health professionals engaged in the care of patients with venous and lymphatic diseases.