Winter in Sun Valley, Idaho is unlike any mountain town out there. Sun Valley is home to Bald Mountain, Dollar Mountain, and our historic resort village.
Baldy is our big-time mountain. Boasting perfect-pitch vertical from peak to base, Bald Mountain has no flats, no plateaus and nothing but downhill. And with the barely-there lift lines, there’s plenty of time to make as many turns as your legs will allow, usually under a sun that shines for 80 percent of the year. With runs ranging from expert to beginner, groomers to slalom challenges, Baldy is a mountain for people who like to go down, no matter how fast or what they strap to their feet.
Dollar Mountain is where skiing learned to ski. The home of the world’s very first chairlift, it now has 76 rails, along with beginner-friendly slopes, five lifts and 628 feet of vertical on a treeless, sun-kissed face. Every snow lover, no matter their skill level, will find something on this mountain that will put a grin on their face and some fresh tracks behind them in the snow.
Thursday, January 18, 2024
The objective of the 2024 VESS Vascular Fellows Program is to educate graduating fellows on starting a career as a vascular surgeon. Topics that were addressed over the past few years have included negotiating contracts, billing and coding, social media and branding, how to be successful in an academic versus private practice and recognizing/coping with burnout. Participants also have the opportunity to present interesting cases while hearing review from our moderators and participate in Vascular Jeopardy with questions commonly asked on the vascular boards. The course is interactive with opportunities to engage the speakers as well as other participants. Each fellow accepted into the program will receive a $1,000 travel stipend to help with the cost of attending the meeting.
Thursday, January 18, 2024
The 2024 Next Generation Student Mentor Program is to providing medical students with a career interest in vascular surgery, a forum to see what we are all about, as well as opportunities for student to hone their vascular surgery open and endovascular skills with simulation! There will be dedicated programming aimed at their needs, overlap programming with the Fellows’ Program so that they can engage current trainees, and ample time for them to meet VESS members who might offer them mentorship.
Each medical student accepted into the program will receive a $1,500 travel stipend to help with the cost of attending the meeting.
Thursday, January 18, 2024
The objective of the Early Career Faculty Program is to provide those in their first 1 to 5 years in practice, an interactive program to discuss the challenges and opportunities specific to early years in practice. This program will include topics such as establishing a career, pursuing your career interests, dealing with conflicts with your partners and understanding your practice and personal finances. Participants will also have the opportunity to present a challenging case in an interactive forum with feedback from fellow participants as well as moderators. Each faculty member accepted into the program will receive a $1,000 travel stipend to help with the cost of attending the meeting.
Thursday, January 18, 2024
The objective of the 2024 General Surgery Resident Vascular Interest Program is to sponsor and provide network opportunities to all general surgery resident applicants that have an interest in pursuing a Vascular Surgery Fellowship. The program will include topics of interest regarding fellowship application process, types of programs, academic and private practice, mentoring opportunities, research advancement and the unique VESS networking environment that will allow attendees to interact with other vascular fellows and residents, vascular surgery faculty around the country as well as immersion to broad vascular pathology and industry technology.
Each general surgery resident accepted into the program will receive a $1,500 travel stipend to help with the cost of attending the meeting.
Thursday, January 18, 2024
The 2024 Technology Forum will focus on broad vascular pathology and will showcase some of the best that industry has to offer. The emphasis of this program is for industry to provide insight into current and up-and-coming technology, as well as what treating physicians may see in the near future as it relates to developments in the pipeline. It will also provide opportunity for an intensive, hands-on experience in a small group format that provides a granular experience for the participating physicians.
Open to all registered attendees.
Thursday, January 18, 2024
The 2024 Technology Forum will focus on broad vascular pathology and will showcase some of the best that industry has to offer. The emphasis of this program is for industry to provide insight into current and up-and-coming technology, as well as what treating physicians may see in the near future as it relates to developments in the pipeline. It will also provide opportunity for an intensive, hands-on experience in a small group format that provides a granular experience for the participating physicians.
Open to all registered attendees.
VESS is no longer accepting applications for travel stipend to these programs for the 2023 Meeting.
If you are planning to attend the meeting at your own expense, you are still welcome to attend one of these coures.
Thursday, January 18, 2024
| 7:00 am – 12:00 pm | VESS Vascular Fellows Program |
| 7:00am – 12:00 pm | VESS General Surgery Resident Program |
| 7:00am – 12:00pm | VESS Early Career Faculty Program |
| 7:00 am – 2:00 pm | VESS Next Generation Student Mentor Program |
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Industry Sponsored Symposium (TBD) |
| 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | VESS Technology Forum (Open to All Attendees) |
| 4:15 pm – 6:15 pm | SCIENTIFIC SESSION I |
| 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm | Welcome Reception |
Friday, January 19, 2024
| 6:00 am – 7:00 am | Continental Breakfast |
| 7:00 am – 9:04 am | SCIENTIFIC SESSION II |
| 9:15 am – 10:15 am | Case Report Session I |
| 3:00pm – 4:00pm | Special Session |
| 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm | SCIENTIFIC SESSION III |
| 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | VESS MEMBER BUSINESS MEETING |
| 6:00pm – 7:00pm | Industry Sponsored Symposium (TBD) |
Saturday, January 20, 2024
| 6:00 am – 7:00 am | Continental Breakfast |
| 7:00 am – 7:30 am | Award Session |
| 7:30 am – 8:45 am | SCIENTIFIC SESSION IV |
| 8:45 am – 9:00 am | Introduction of the President – Misty Humphries, MD |
| 9:00 am – 9:45 am | PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS – Mark Conrad, MD |
| 10:00 am – 11:00 am | Case Report Session II |
| 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Special Session (TBD) |
| 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm | SCIENTIFIC SESSION V |
| 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm | President’s Dinner (Tickets Required) |
For more details about the schedule, see the Preliminary Program.
Receive immediate confirmation by registering online. Please Note: VESS members should use the email address the Society has on file when registering.
The Deadline for Early Bird Registration is Friday, December 22, 2023. Registration will close on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. After this date, you will be able to register onsite.
Included in your registration fee are all scientific sessions, as well as any industry sponsored sessions, the Thursday Vascular Technology Forum, Welcome Reception and access to the Exhibit Hall.
Make plans to attend the 2024 President’s Dinner on Saturday, January 20 starting at 7:00pm at the River Run Lodge. Dinner & Entertainment are inlcuded.
The President’s Dinner is by separate subscription. Ticket prices are: Adult ($75/each) and Children 12-18 ($35). Children under 12 are free, but still require a ticket.
| Category | Early Bird Deadline 12/22/23 | Registration (1/3/24 |
|---|---|---|
| VESS Member (Active) | $325.00 | $375.00 |
| Guest Physician (Non-Member) | $425.00 | $475.00 |
| Allied Health Professional | $225.00 | $275.00 |
| VESS Member (Candidate) | $175.00 | $225.00 |
| Fellow/Resident (Non-Member) | $175.00 | $225.00 |
| Medical Student | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| President’s Dinner Tickets (Adult) | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| President’s Dinner Tickets (Ages 12-18) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| President’s Dinner Tickets (Ages 11 & Under) | $0 | $0 |
The VESS has secured group discounted room rates at the Sun Valley Resort. Scroll down for more information.
Sun Valley Resort
One Sun Valley Rd
Sun Valley, ID 83353
(800) 786-8259
If you are having trouble with the link, please call the resort directly at 800-786-8259.
The Sun Valley Resort is near selling out. We are working on getting rooms at a nearby hotel. If you are in need of a hotel reservation, please contact the administrative office (978) 927-7800 or send an email to vess@administrare.com.
The VESS has secured group discounted room rates at both the Sun Valley Lodge and the Sun Valley Inn.
SUN VALLEY LODGE: The legendary Sun Valley Lodge has been reborn. Guests are presented with an entirely new experience with 108 new and much larger guestrooms, a 20,000 square foot destination spa, a world-class fitness center and yoga studio, a glass enclosed outdoor pool and pool café, and all new re-imagined and re-appointed restaurants, lounges, lobbies and event space.
SUN VALLEY INN: The Sun Valley Inn opened its doors in 1937 and is still where to stay if you’re looking for a welcoming and stylish place to lay your head. Now boasting a full convention center, the Inn has gracious European-inspired dècor with the finest fabrics, carpeting and wall coverings. Guests can head to the Ram restaurant for a gourmet bite and sip on a cocktail in the lounge, while the Village Station offers family-friendly food and fun. An exercise room adjoins the outdoor pool.
| Sun Valley Lodge King or Queen | Sun Valley Inn King or Queen |
|---|---|
| $324.00 | $300.00 |
*Plus 6% Resort Fee & 12% Room Tax
Sun Valley Resort Cancellation Policy: All cancellations are fully refundable up to 7 days prior to arrival. A full deposit will be taken on the seventh day prior to arrival. If you cancel your reservation between 7 days prior to arrival and 48 hours prior to arrival, the deposit can be used within 1 year of your original reservation date. Sun Valley Resorts policy is to charge for “no shows” as well as early departures made within 48 hours of arrival.
| TICKET CATEGORY | ADULT PRICING Ages 13 and Up (Includes Seniors) |
|---|---|
| 1 DAY LIFT TICKET | $145 |
| 2 DAY LIFT TICKET | $270 |
| 3 DAY LIFT TICKET | $390 |
| 4 DAY LIFT TICKET | $500 |
| 5 DAY LIFT TICKET | $625 |
| 6 DAY LIFT TICKET | $725 |
*Kids Ski Free
Children 12 and under ski free but still require a pass to load lifts, so please include in your order.
Kids Ski Free works thusly: parent buys themselves a lift ticket and child, ages 12 and younger, will be able to get a kids ticket for the same amount of days or less, one child per ticket purchasing parent.
New This Year: Discount lift tickets will be purchased directly from the resort. You will pick up your lift tickets at any ticket window at either mountain (Bald or Dollar)
Pete Lane’s Mountain Sports
Located at the three Sun Valley base areas, steps from the lifts – River Run, Warm Springs, and Dollar Mountain
Make your ski equipment reservation ONLINE in advance and save not only 10% but an additional 10% when use the Promo Code: VESS2024.
You will be able to chose the pick up location.
Rentals also include complimentary overnight ski and pole storage.
Sun Valley is served by Hailey’s Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN).
It’s located 14 miles from the resort and is easily accessible from the gateway cities of San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA), Los Angeles (LAX), Salt Lake City (SLC), Denver (DEN), and Chicago (ORD). These cities are served by most major airlines and are met by Sun Valley’s connecting carriers: Alaska Airlines, Delta Connection (Operated by SkyWest) and United Express (Operated by SkyWest).
Airport Shuttle Service
Sun Valley Resort offers courtesy transportation for our guests staying at the resort from/to Friedman Memorial Airport and the Sun Valley Resort. For more information contact Bell Service (208) 622-2122 or e-mail svshuttle@sunvalley.com. Reservations must be made to guarantee a seat upon arrival.
BOOK YOUR SHUTTLE AS SOON AS YOU HAVE YOUR FLIGHT INFORMATION.
Part of the adventure of Sun Valley is getting around. You won’t need your car, because it’s just a short stroll to just about anything you could want to see, do, or eat. Or you could hop on the Mountain Rides complimentary bus service for transportation throughout the Wood River Valley, including round trips from the Village to both Dollar and Bald mountains and to the towns of Ketchum and Elkhorn Springs.
Driving to Sun Valley Resort offers an enjoyable ride through high desert and picturesque farmland with very little traffic.
Head east on I-84 41 miles to the second exit for Mountain Home. Turn left on Hwy. 20 (a good spot for rest or refreshments). Continue on Hwy. 20 for 84 miles to the Hwy. 75 junction. Turn left on Hwy. 75 and continue for 25 miles to Main Street in Ketchum. Turn right (east) on Sun Valley Road. The Resort is one mile ahead.
Total: 151 miles (2hrs 50mins)
Take I-84 east 87 miles to the Bliss Exit. Take Hwy. 26 toward Gooding and Shoshone, about 27 miles. Turn left on Hwy. 75 at Shoshone. Continue 54 miles to Ketchum. Turn right (east) on Sun Valley Road. The Resort is one mile ahead.
Total: 169 miles (3hrs 10mins)
Take Airport Road east. Road turns into Washington, then Shoshone Street. Continue through downtown Twin Falls to the Five-point Intersection. Turn left on Hwy. 93 (Blue Lakes Blvd.).
Continue to the Perrine Bridge which crosses the Snake River Canyon. Continue on Hwy. 93 which will turn into Hwy. 75 at Shoshone. Continue 54 miles to Ketchum. Turn right (east) on Sun Valley Road. The Resort is one mile ahead.
Total: 85 miles (2hrs)
Sun Valley Resort currently hosts 3, level-2 electric vehicle charging stations. We have 2 Tesla Wall Connectors that deliver up to 64 amps of power. We also have a universal J-1772 station that can charge all electric vehicles and delivers up to 32 amps of power. All of our stations are available to our guests and patrons, just check in with the front desk.
Rental cars are now available at the resort from Enterprise Rent-A-Car for roundtrip and one way rentals, as well as drops-offs from other locations. Reserve online with Enterprise Rent-A-Car or call (800) 261-7331. You may alo inquire with the Sun Valley Concierge (208) 622-2097.
We would like to thank our 2023 Industry Partners for their generous and continued support of the VESS and our Annual Meeting. Stay tuned for information on our 2024 Exhibitors & Sponsors.
We encourage you to click on the logos below to visit their company websites.
Onsite Information Sheet
Exhibitor Table Assignment Map
Personnel Registration Form
Exhibitor AV Order Form
Exhibitor Shipping Form