January 21st through January 24th, 2021
2021 ANNUAL WINTER MEETING
VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING
January 21st through January 24th, 2021
VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING
Members and Guests are still welcome to take advantage of the group discounts and travel to Sun Valley and participate virtually from their hotel rooms but there will be no formal Society events. All sessions will be hosted online in MOUNTAIN TIME.
ABOUT SUN VALLEY
Sun Valley is home to two ski mountains and a resort village.
Bald Mountain – Bald Mountain’s 100+ varied runs stretch over 2,054 acres to the edges of the Sawtooth National Forest. Featuring a famously-consistent pitch and diverse terrain, “Baldy” has earned a reputation as one of the world’s finest ski mountains for skiers and boarders alike.
Dollar Mountain – Dollar Mountain is the perfect place to get acclimated to downhill sports for both kids and adults, with gentle slopes suited to beginners.
Sun Valley Village – You will find the historic Sun Valley Village is easily walkable, with restaurants, shops, hiking trails and more, all within a short stroll. The iconic Sun Valley Lodge, home of the Sun Valley outdoor ice rink, and the newly-renovated Sun Valley Inn are located in the heart of the village—with stunning views of Bald Mountain.
Upon arrival you can go carless! Sun Valley Village is just a few miles from the nearby town of Ketchum and the mountain base areas and is looped into a complimentary bus route to connect you with all there is to see and do around the valley. All busses are equipped with ski racks.
Click below for more information on Sun Valley and what it has to offer.
We understand that a degree of uncertainty exists around traveling and attending in-person events because of COVID-19. We are closely monitoring the situation and working with Sun Valley Resort to ensure the safety of everyone attending.
For information on the latest statistics, guidelines, and restrictions, here are links to the State of Idaho, the Town of Sun Valley, and the Sun Valley Resort.
The objective of the 2021 VESS Vascular Fellows Program is to educate graduating fellows on starting a career as a vascular surgeon. Recent topics have included negotiating contracts, billing and coding, social media and branding, how to be successful in an academic vs. private practice, and recognizing/coping with burnout. Participants have the opportunity to present interesting cases with review from our moderators. Please consider sending a fellow or trainee to this outstanding program. It is limited to 30 individuals and is first-come, first-served.
With the Annual Winter Meeting going fully virtual the VESS will not be hosting a Vascular Technology Forum this year.
The 2021 Next Generation Student Mentor Program will once again focus on providing medical students with a career interest in vascular surgery, a forum to see what we are all about. This symposium seeks to empower the next generation of medical students to experience the clinical challenges, technological innovation, translational research, and fellowship that defines our important specialty.
Thursday, January 21, 2021
7:25 am – 12:30 pm | VESS Vascular Fellows Program |
7:25 am – 12:30 pm | VESS Next Generation Student Mentor Program |
3:45 pm – 4:00pm | Industry Sponsored Symposium – Sponsored by Penumbra |
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm | SCIENTIFIC SESSION I |
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm | Industry Sponsored Symposium – Sponsored by Convatec |
6:30 pm – 6:45 pm | Industry Sponsored Symposium – Sponsored by Boston Scientific |
Friday, January 22, 2021
7:00 am – 7:05 am | SVS – PAC Update – Hasan Aldailami |
7:05 am – 8:55 am | SCIENTIFIC SESSION II |
8:55 am – 9:10 pm | Industry Sponsored Symposium – Sponsored by Abbott Vascular |
9:10 am – 9:55 am | Industry Sponsored Symposium – Sponsored by Janssen Pharmaceuticals |
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | ROUND TABLE SESSION (Case Reports & Videos) |
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm | SCIENTIFIC SESSION III |
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | VESS MEMBER BUSINESS MEETING |
Saturday, January 23, 2021
7:00 am – 8:30 am | SCIENTIFIC SESSION IV |
8:30 am – 9:00 am | Award Session |
9:00 am – 9:10 am | Introduction of the President – Jason Lee, MD |
9:10 am – 9:55 am | PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS – Matthew Corriere, MD |
10:00 am – 10:45am | PANEL: IMPLICIT BIAS – Sponsored by Medtronic Vascular |
3:30 pm – 3:45 pm | Industry Sponsored Symposium – Sponsored by Terumo Aortic |
3:45 pm – 4:00 pm | Industry Sponsored Symposium – Sponsored by Silk Road Medical |
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm | SCIENTIFIC SESSION V |
Sunday, January 24, 2021
7:00 am – 9:00 am | SCIENTIFIC SESSION VI |
9:00 am | Adjourn |
For more details about the schedule, see the Preliminary Program.
In order to follow social distancing and other safety guidelines, we are limiting in-person attendance to 168. That is the maximum # of seating the ballrooms will allow. Registration options include:
Registration is now open. The Deadline for Early Bird Registration is December 11, 2020. Registration will close on Friday, January 11, 2021. Included in your registration fee are all scientific sessions, as well as any industry sponsored sessions and access to the exhibitors through the mobile app.
Registration for VIRTUAL EVENT | Early Bird Deadline 12/11/20 | |
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General | $50.00 | $75.00 |
* A letter from your institution is required for verification which must either be faxed to the National Office at 978-927-7872 prior to the meeting or presented onsite at the Registration Desk.
The Sun Valley Lodge & The Sun Valley Inn
1 Sun Valley Road
Sun Valley, ID 83353
(800) 786-8259
The VESS has secured group discounted room rates at both the Sun Valley Lodge & 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.
Reservations must be made by 5:00 pm (Eastern) Friday, December 18, 2020, to guarantee the group rate and can be made by contacting the Sun Valley Resort Guest Reservation line 800-786-8259. After this deadline, or if the VESS block of rooms sells out prior to the above mentioned deadline, availability and rates cannot be guaranteed. Please mention the VESS 2021 Annual Meeting to ensure the discounted rate.
We strongly recommend making your reservations as early as possible. We anticipate selling out of our discounted rooms early.
Check-in time is 4:00pm. Check-out time is 11:00am. Guests arriving before 4:00 pm will be accommodated as rooms become available.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Individual attendees who cancel more than thirty days prior to arrival will receive a deposit refund, less a $25 processing fee. Individual attendees who cancel within thirty days of arrival will forfeit the entire deposit.
Room Type – All Rooms are Run of House (ROH) | Rate Single/Double* |
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LODGE – Premiere King | $324.00 |
LODGE – 2 Queens | $324.00 |
INN – King | $300.00 |
INN – 2 Queens | $300.00 |
*Rates are subject to the prevailing state and city taxes and governmental assessments in effect at the time of the meeting (currently resort fee is 6% and room tax is 12%).
Resort Fee includes:
Group rates will be honored three days prior and three days following the VESS meeting based on availability.
On behalf of our meeting attendees, special discounted rates for ski tickets have been secured through Sun Valley Resort.
Tickets may (and should) be reserved in advance. There is no guarantee that discounted tickets will be available after the January 10th deadline.
If you plan to begin skiing before Thursday, January 21st please be sure to indicate this on the registration questionnaire. Arrangements will be made to have your lift tickets available in advance.
*Sun Valley has a Kids Ski Free program. Kids (ages 12 and under) receive a free lift ticket with a parent lift ticket purchase. This offer is limited to one child per paying parent. Just purchase your adult ticket and add a child ticket. Ex: if you register for a 3-day adult ticket, along with a 3-day child ticket, the child ticket is free. Please indicate the child’s age on the form.
If your child plans to ski alone, purchase their ticket in the Adult Ticket Section (our discount pricing is the same for every age group). If you select the free child ticket without a matching adult ticket, the resort will charge you and collect payment before issuing the ski ticket.
Sun Valley Ski Resort Rental – Pete Lanes Mountain Sports Rentals
You must Pre-order and prepay for your ski rental equipment 24 Hours in advance.
Go to SunValley.com website and click on Rentals at the top of the page.
ADULT LIFT TICKETS (15+) | (& Pricing for Children 14 & Under who ski without an adult purchased ticket) |
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1 DAY LIFT TICKET | $95 |
2 OUT OF 3 DAY LIFT TICKET | $180 |
3 OUT OF 5 DAY LIFT TICKET | $264 |
4 OUT OF 6 DAY LIFT TICKET | $342 |
5 OUT OF 7 DAY LIFT TICKET | $426 |
6 OUT OF 8 DAY LIFT TICKET | $482 |
WAYS TO GET HERE
With nonstop flights from six major cities, getting to Sun Valley has never been easier. Sun Valley Resort is located just 14 miles and a quick ride from the Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN), and our complimentary bell service will pick you up and drop you off for your stay. The Boise Airport (BOI) is located just 2.5 hours from Sun Valley, connecting to over 20 cities nationwide, with daily shuttle service offered by the Sun Valley Express (operated by Caldwell Transportation). There is also a complimentary bus service that will connect you to the Sun Valley Village, mountain base areas, and the nearby town of Ketchum.
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.
We would like to thank our Industry Partners for their generous and continued support of the VESS and our Annual Meeting.
We encourage you to click on the logos below to visit their company website and/or VIRTUAL EXHIBIT BOOTH.
VESS Position Statements
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