January 21st through January 24th, 2021
2021 ANNUAL WINTER MEETING
Sun Valley Resort, Sun Valley, ID
2021 Vascular Fellows Program
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.
Vascular Technology Forum
The 2021 Vascular Technology Forum will showcase some of the best and newest devices the industry has to offer. In addition to some of the current workhorse technology in the aortic and peripheral spaces, this year’s Forum plans to highlight new advances in percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy, embolization techniques, and intra-arterial lithotripsy, among others. The goal of this program is for industry to provide insights into current technology, and a look at what treating physicians may see as it relates to up-and-coming developments in the pipeline.
Next Generation Medical Student Symposium
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.
Annual Meeting At-a-Glance
Thursday, January 21, 2021
| 7:30 am – 12:30 pm | VESS Fellows Program |
| 7:30 am – 12:30 pm | VESS Next Generation Student Mentor Program |
| 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm | VASCULAR TECHNOLOGY FORUM – All welcome to attend |
| 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm | SCIENTIFIC SESSION I |
| 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm | WELCOME RECEPTION / EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE |
Friday, January 22, 2021
| 6:00 am – 7:00 am | Continental Breakfast |
| 7:00 am – 9:15 am | SCIENTIFIC SESSION II |
| 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Round Table Discussion – Women in Vascular Surgery |
| 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Case Presentation Session I (Case Reports & Videos) |
| 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Coffee/Snacks |
| 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm | SCIENTIFIC SESSION III |
| 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | VESS MEMBER BUSINESS MEETING |
| 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm | Industry Sponsored Symposium |
Saturday, January 23, 2021
| 6:00 am – 7:00 am | Continental Breakfast |
| 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 – 12:00 pm | Round Table Discussion – Top 10 Pieces of Advice from Academic & Private Practice Physicians |
| 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Case Presentation Session II (Case Reports & Videos) |
| 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Coffee/Snacks |
| 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm | SCIENTIFIC SESSION V |
| 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm | PRESIDENT’S DINNER |
Sunday, January 24, 2021
| 6:00 am – 7:00 am | Continental Breakfast |
| 7:00 am – 9:00 am | SCIENTIFIC SESSION VI |
| 9:00 am | Adjourn |
For more details about the schedule, see the Preliminary Program Brochure.
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:
- Register to attend Live & In-person.
- In-person registration is on a first come, first serve basis. We can put you on a waitlist once this option is full.
- NEW THIS YEAR: A separate registration process will be necessary when purchasing ski lift tickets and/or president’s dinner tickets.
- Register to attend the Online Virtual Event.
- We will broadcast all presentations via Zoom in real-time during the conference dates. You will be able to ask speakers questions and access all resources from speakers and exhibitors online.
- Should you wish to take advantage of our group discounted hotel room rates at Sun Valley Resort and on ski lift tickets, but not attend in-person sessions, you can register to attend the meeting virtually and tune into presentations from your hotel room. Note: Virtual attendees will not be able to attend any in-person events, including meals but may be able to set up one on one meetings with participating exhibitors.
*If you are on the Waitlist and a spot opens up to attend in-person, we will notify you ASAP.
Registration is now open. The Deadline for Early Bird Registration is December 11, 2020. Registration will close on Friday, January 8, 2021. Included in your registration fee are all scientific sessions (including the Technology Forum), access to the exhibitors, continental breakfast, coffee breaks and the Welcome Reception on Thursday evening. The President’s Dinner is by separate subscription and tickets are required for all registrants and their guests.
Cancellation Policy
We are committed to providing you with a safe, valuable and fun experience at our meeting. Due to the limited number of in-person registrations and possible sell out situation, we regret the VESS will be unable to refund your registration fee if you cancel your registration. (Unless your spot can be filled from the wait list). If VESS needs to cancel the meeting for any reason, we will refund your registration fee, but you will be responsible for any travel-related costs incurred (flight & hotel deposits, etc.). Most airlines and hospitality companies are working with customers on COVID-related cancellations.
| Registration for In-person/Live Event | Early Reg Until 12/18/20 | Early Reg After 12/18/20 |
|---|---|---|
| VESS MEMBER | $325.00 | $375.00 |
| NON-MEMBER | $425.00 | $475.00 |
| ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL | $200.00 | $250.00 |
| SVMS MEMBER MILITARY | $150.00 | $175.00 |
| RESIDENT*/FELLOW*/ VESS CANDIDATE MEMBER | $150.00 | $175.00 |
| MEDICAL STUDENT* | $100.00 | $150.00 |
| Registration for In-person/Live Event | ||
| 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.
| President’s Dinner Tickets | (Sat. Jan. 23, 2021) |
|---|---|
| ADULTS | $75.00 |
| CHILDREN (AGES 12-18) | $35.00 |
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.
| Room Type – All Rooms are Run of House (ROH) | Rate Single/Double* |
|---|---|
| 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:
- Free wireless internet in sleeping rooms
- Free self-parking and valet parking
- Free use of swimming pools & fitness centers
- Free ski storage at base of mountains
- Free airport shuttles for guests flying to and from the Sun Valley Airport.
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.
Equipment Rental
Sun Valley Ski Resort Rental
Pre-order and prepay for your ski rental equipment to obtain a discount.
Ski Lift Ticket Group Discount Rates
| ADULT LIFT TICKETS (15+) | (& Pricing for Children 14 & Under who ski without an adult purchased ticket) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Directions
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.
Important Dates to Remember
- Application Deadline: Wednesday, December 2, 2020
- Full Payment Due: December 31, 2020
- Hotel Reservation Deadline: 5 PM EST on December 18, 2020
Exhibit Dates & Hours*
| THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2021 | 12:00PM – 4:00PM | SET-UP |
| THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2021 | 6:00PM – 7:30PM | WELCOME RECEPTION |
| FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 | 6:00AM – 9:30AM | BREAKFAST @ 6:00AM – 7:00AM |
| FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021 | 3:00PM – 6:30PM | BREAK @ 3:00PM – 4:00PM |
| SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2021 | 6:00AM – 9:30AM | BREAKFAST @ 6:00AM – 7:00AM |
| SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2021 | 3:00PM – 6:30PM | BREAK @ 3:00PM – 4:00PM |
| SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2021 | 6:30PM | TEAR DOWN |
*Exhibit Hours Subject to Change based on Final Program
To view all the sponsorship opportunities as well as exhibit hall details, please download the 2021 Annual Meeting Exhibitor Prospectus.
- Exhibitor Personnel Registration Form
- VESS Exhibitor On-site Information Sheet
- Floor Plan/Exhibitor Booth Assignments
Stay tuned for 2021 Exhibitors & Sponsors!
2020 Exhibitors & Sponsors
VESS would like to thank the following companies for the generous support of the 2020 Annual Meeting: