February 23rd through February 26th, 2023
2023 ANNUAL WINTER MEETING
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Whistler, BC, Canada
2023 Annual Winter Meeting of the VESS
Whistler, BC, Canada
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler resort is located at the base of Blackcomb Mountain in Whistler, British Columbia. Tastefully designed luxury Whistler accommodations with spectacular mountain or village views were created to blend with the natural alpine setting.
COVID-19 UPDATES
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 the Fairmont to ensure the safety of everyone attending.
View Fairmont’s All Safe and Well Program
2023 Vascular Fellows Program
Thursday, February 23, 2023
The objective of the 2023 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. $1,500 in travel funding will be provided to a limited # of trainees.
2023 Next Generation Medical Student Mentor Program
Thursday, February 23, 2023
The 2023 Next Generation Student Mentor Program will focus on providing medical students with a career interest in vascular surgery, a forum to see what we are all about. This program 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. $1,500 travel stipends will be given to a limited number of medical students.
2023 Vascular Technology Forum
Thursday, February 23, 2023
The 2023 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.
2023 General Surgery Resident Vascular Interest Program
Thursday, February 23, 2023
The objective of the 2023 General Surgery Resident Vascular Interest Program is aimed to sponsor and provide network opportunities to general surgery residents with an interest in pursuing a Vascular Surgery Fellowship.
The program will include topics on the 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. $1,500 in travel funding will be provided to a limited number of general surgery residents.
2023 Vascular Technology Forum
Thursday, February 23, 2023
The 2023 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.
Special Programs
- Vascular Fellows Program
- New Generation Medical Student Mentor Program
- General Surgery Resident Vascular Interest Program
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.
Annual Meeting At-a-Glance – All Session will take place in Pacific Time
Thursday, February 23, 2023
| 7:00 am – 12:15 pm | VESS Vascular Fellows Program |
| 7:00am – 12:15 pm | VESS General Surgery Resident Program (NEW) |
| 7:00 am – 2:00 pm | VESS Next Generation Student Mentor Program |
| 12:45 pm – 3:45 pm | VESS Technology Forum (Open to All Attendees) |
| 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm | SCIENTIFIC SESSION I |
| 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm | Welcome Reception |
Friday, February 24, 2023
| 6:00 am – 7:00 am | Continental Breakfast |
| 7:00 am – 9:05 am | SCIENTIFIC SESSION II |
| 9:30 am – 11:00 am | Interesting Case Report Session |
| 1:00pm – 2:00pm | ASK THE EXPERTS: Practical Guide to Your First 3 Years |
| 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm | SCIENTIFIC SESSION III |
| 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | VESS MEMBER BUSINESS MEETING |
Saturday, February 25, 2023
| 6:00 am – 7:00 am | Continental Breakfast |
| 7:00 am – 8:15 am | SCIENTIFIC SESSION IV |
| 8:15 am – 9:00 am | Award Session |
| 9:00 am – 9:15 am | Introduction of the President – Mark Conrad, MD |
| 9:15 am – 10:00 am | PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS – Ravi Veeraswamy, MD |
| 10:30 am – 11:30 am | Interesting Case Report Session |
| 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | ASK THE EXPERTS: 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, January 20, 2023. Registration will close on Friday, February 3, 2023. 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 2023 President’s Dinner on Saturday, February 25th starting at 7:00pm.
This year we will be going off site (walking distance) to the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre. This unique venue showcases the two First Nations communities that lived in the Whistler area. VESS attendees will be able to take a tour of the museum prior to dinner.
Also, be warned, VESS President Ravi Veeraswamy has requested live karaoke!
| Category | Early Bird Deadline 1/20/23 | Registration (1/21/23 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Fairmont Chateau Whistler. Scroll down for more information.
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
4599 Chateau Blvd.
Whistler, BC, CA V8E 0Z5
CANADA
(604) 938-8000
Fairmont Chateau Whistler
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler resort is located at the base of Blackcomb Mountain in Whistler, British Columbia. Tastefully designed luxury Whistler accommodations with spectacular mountain or village views were created to blend with the natural alpine setting.
To book your reservation and guarantee the group rate contact the Fairmont call Global Reservations Centre at 1-800-441-1414 (Mention VESS or Code: 0223VESS)
Fairmont Chateau Whistler Room Rates
| Fairmont Rooms | Deluxe View | Deluxe Slopeside |
|---|---|---|
| $439.00*CAD ($342.39 USD as of 7/27/22) | $489.00*CAD ($381.39 USD as of 7/27/22) | $520.00*CAD ($405.56 USD as of 7/27/22) |
*Plus $20.00 CAD Resort Fee & 11% Provincial Hotel Room Tax; 5% Federal Goods & Services Tax, $6pp Porterage & $4 per day Housekeeping
Fairmont Cancellation Policy: Up to 14 days prior to arrival will be accepted, and the deposit refunded for those rooms for the full night’s stay.
Terms
- Reservations must be made by Thursday, January 19, 2023. 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 2023 Annual Meeting to ensure the discounted rate.
- All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit.
- Early Departure: If an attendee checks out prior to the confirmed checkout date, attendee will forfeit full amount paid and no refunds will be given for early departure.
- Check-in time is 4:00 pm. Check-out time is 11:00 am. Guests arriving before 4:00 pm will be accommodated as rooms become available.
- Discounted room rates are applicable three days prior and three days after the conference dates based on availability.
- We strongly recommend making your reservations as early as possible. We anticipate selling out of our discounted rooms early.
Resort Fee Includes:
- Ski Valet Service
- Whistle Village Shuttle Service
- Fairmont Hotel Car Service
- Daily Yoga Classes
- Local Escorted Excursions with our exclusive Whistler Experience Guides
- Lobby early departure coffee & tea
- Aqua Fitness Classes.
Overflow Housing
The VESS is aware that there are limited availability at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler and are working to secure additional rooms.
If you are unable to get a reservation at the Fairmont, here is a list of other options. See the map to get an idea of where other hotels are in proximity to the Fairmont.
Rooms & Condo Units closest to Fairmont
- Le Chamois: 604-932-8700
- Glacier Lodge: 866-580-6644
- Aspens: 604-932-7222
- The Woodrun Lodge: 604-932-0100
- Greystone Lodge: 604-905-7788
Other Hotels located in the Lower Village:
- Westin: 604-905-5000
- Hilton: 604-932-1982
- Delta Hotels by Marriott: 604-905-3987
- Pan Pacific Village: 604-966-5500
- Pan Pacific Mountainside: 604-905-2999
Free Village Shuttle
For those not staying at the Fairmont, Whistler offers a free Village Shuttle (Bus #5) operated by the local transit system, that can take guests to the Upper Village where the Fairmont is located.
Starting at the Gondola Transit exchange, take a quick ride on the bus that will drop off at the base of Blackcomb mountain followed by a quick walk to the Fairmont.
Alternatively, there is a heavily-trafficked footpath between the Upper Village (Fairmont) and Main Village. It is recommended that guests have proper footwear for winter conditions. This will take approximately 10-15 minutes, and part of the path is a covered bridge that crosses Fitzsimmons Creek which in my opinion makes it a scenic walk.
The map below shows both options, using the village shuttle (8 minutes) or walking (10 minutes). Please note this is for illustrative guidance only and the bus may be more frequent in the wintertime.
Ski Lift Ticket Group Discount Rates
| TICKET CATEGORY | ADULT PRICING (Ages 19-64) | SENIOR (Ages 65+) | TEEN (Ages 13-18) | CHILD (Ages 7-12) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 DAY LIFT TICKET | $140 | $130 | $123 | $73 |
| 2 DAY LIFT TICKET | $280 | $260 | $246 | $146 |
| 3 DAY LIFT TICKET | $415 | $387 | $364 | $215 |
| 4 DAY LIFT TICKET | $550 | $513 | $483 | $286 |
| 5 DAY LIFT TICKET | $680 | $633 | $600 | $354 |
| 6 DAY LIFT TICKET | $810 | $754 | $714 | $420 |
*Children 6 and under ski free but still require a pass to load lifts, so please include in your order.
Ski Rental Equipment Group Discount Rates
VESS has secured a 25% discount on ski equipment rentals with Whistler/Blackcomb Rentals.
Use this LINK to make your rental reservations to obtain the discount. And use PROMO CODE: VESS2023
The Fairmont offers complimentary ski storage in the lower lobby level of the hotel.
(Please visit our valet desk upon your arrival in order to store your personal skis for the duration of your stay.)
Equipment Rental
Airport
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Airport Phone: +1 604-207-7077
Airline: The closest airport to Fairmont Chateau Whistler is Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Vancouver International Airport is located on Sea Island in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, about 12 km from Downtown Vancouver and approximately 85 miles (137 km) south of the resort. Most major airline carriers fly into Vancouver.
Transportation Information
Shuttle Service: Direct Service from VYR to Whistler /
- -Whistler Connection: 604-938-9711, www.whistlerconnection.ca
- Group Discounted Rates of $75.00 CAD (15% discount) one way (plus taxes) No set scheduled departures from airport. Once checked in with airport rep, if flight lands between 8:00am – 5:00pm, wait time is not more than 60min. If flight lands between 5:01pm – 10:00pm, wait time could be up to 90 minutes. No reservations for flights landing after 10:00pm
- Book with Whistler Connection to receive the VESS group discounted rates. **Bookings must be made online to obtain the VESS Discount.
Private Shuttle Companies:
- Alpine North Limousine: 866-784-2020, alpinenorth.ca
- VIP Whistler: 833-847-9447, vipwhistler.com
- Whistler Executive Transportation: 604-935-4900, www.whistlerexecutivetransportation.com
BOOK YOUR SHUTTLE AS SOON AS YOU HAVE YOUR FLIGHT INFORMATION. Availability is limited. Here are some notes from one of the Whistler Connection Shuttle Company
YVR Airport to Whistler
- When your guests book, they are required to enter their flight arrival information.
- We track the flight, watching it for delays.
- After they land at the airport, clear security and collect luggage they check-in with our greeter in person (we also provide a phone number in case they get lost).
- They will then be told what time their shuttle is loading and where to meet. They will be on a shuttle with other people arriving on the same flight or flights at a similar time. Average wait time is typically less than an hour and never more than 90 minutes.
- They will be taken from the airport, to the front door of the Fairmont in Whistler (or a different hotel that they choose when booking). The journey typically takes about 2.5 hours.
Whistler to YVR Airport
- Your guests should choose a shuttle departure time that is at least 5 hours before their flight departure time.
- After booking, they will receive a follow-up email with a specific pickup time from their hotel.
- They will be picked up from their hotel and taken to the airport. The journey typically takes about 2.5 hours.
2023 Exhibitors & Sponsors
We would like to thank our 2022 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 websites.
(The list of 2023 partners will be posted in the near future.)
Exhibitor Logistical Information
Onsite Information Sheet
Exhibitor Table Assignment Map
Personnel Registration Form
Exhibitor AV Order Form
Exhibitor Shipping Form