The American Vein & Lymphatic Society welcomes you to the cosmopolitan city of Chicago for the leading medical conference devoted to venous and lymphatic medicine in the United States! Gather with your peers from across the country to learn the latest science and best practices in venous and lymphatic medicine. Network with medical practitioners to broaden your perspective of venous and lymphatic medicine and improve your practice through an international exchange of ideas.
The AVLS 38th Annual Congress will convene October 10-13, 2024, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk. In Chicago, four scientific sessions will run concurrently throughout the day discussing scientific abstracts, superficial and deep venous disease, lymphedema and lipedema, ultrasound and venous imaging, venous nursing, and more. But that's not all - as a special feature of this year's event, we're thrilled to coincide with the Chicago Marathon! Feel the pulse of the city as thousands take to the streets in a display of endurance and determination. Take advantage of this exciting atmosphere and let it inspire your own journey towards excellence in venous and lymphatic care.
The Exhibit Hall will provide dedicated time for attendees to interact with exhibitors. There will not be a livestream option for 2024.
Additionally, The American Vein & Lymphatic Society is pleased to collaborate with the American College of Clinical Wound Specialists (ACCWS) to conduct wound care education during the Annual Congress 2024. The sessions are included below:
ACCWS-AVLS Symposia (Saturday, October 12th – Sunday, October 13th, 2024)
ACCWS Hands On Workshop (HOW) Program (Friday, October 11th, 2024)
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM CDT | FVLD Fun Run* | |||||||
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM CDT | Sponsored Symposium* | Sponsored Symposium* | ||||||
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM CDT | Sclerotherapy Workshop - Non-Ticketed |
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9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CDT | Superfical Vein | Ultrasongraphy and Imaging (Fundamentals) | ||||||
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM CDT | Break | |||||||
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM CDT | Lymphedema Fundamentals | Ultrasongraphy and Imaging (Fundamentals) | Vascular Medicine | Sclerotherapy (Non-Ticketed) | ||||
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM CDT | Exhibition and Lunch* | |||||||
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM CDT | Sponsored Symposium* | Sponsored Symposium* | ||||||
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT | ||||||||
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CDT | CEAP/SVP Workshop | |||||||
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM CDT | AAP/ Venous Nursing | Patient Outcomes and Quality Measures | Oral Abstracts | |||||
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM CDT | Deep/Pelvic/Thrombosis | |||||||
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM CDT | Healthcare Policy and Advocacy | |||||||
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM CDT | Opening Session | |||||||
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM CDT | Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall* |
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM CDT | Sponsored Symposium | Sponsored Symposium | |||
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM CDT | ACCWS Workshop* | ||||
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CDT | Superficial Venous | Oral Abstracts (Non-CME) (9:00am - 10:15 am) |
Bioneutrients Biosensor | Meet the Experts | |
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM CDT | |||||
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM CDT | Superficial Venous | Oral Abstracts | Lymphedema | Vascular Medicine | |
10:45 AM - 12:45 PM CDT | ACCWS Workshop* | ||||
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM CDT | Exhibition and Lunch* | ||||
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM CDT | Sponsored Symposium* | Sponsored Symposium* | |||
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM CDT | |||||
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM CDT | ACCWS Workshop* | ||||
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CDT | Healthcare Policy and Advocacy | ||||
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM CDT | Oral Abstracts | Lipedema | Advocacy Business Member Meeting | ||
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM CDT | Deep/Pelvic Thrombosis | ||||
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM CDT | Poster Session* | ||||
4:15 PM - 5:45 PM CDT | Keynote and Topic Debates | APP/Venous Nursing | Ultrasound and Imaging Fundamentals |
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM CDT | Sponsored Symposium* | Sponsored Symposium* | |||
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM CDT | Break | ||||
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CDT | Superficial Vein | ACCWS - Wound Care | Lymphedema | Meet the Experts | Practice Management |
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM CDT | Break | ||||
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM CDT | Deep/Pelvic/Thrombosis | ACCWS - Wound Care | Practice Management | Resident/MedicalStudent/Fellow | |
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM CDT | Exhibition and Lunch* | ||||
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM CDT | Sponsored Symposium* | Sponsored Symposium* | |||
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT | |||||
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM CDT | ACCWS - Wound Care | Ultrasound and Imaging Fundamentals | Keynote Address and Fireside Chat | ||
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM CDT | Break | ||||
4:15 PM - 5:45 PM CDT | Closing Ceremony | ACCWS - Wound Care | |||
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM CDT | Congress Gala & Celebration |
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT | Ultrasound Hands-on Workshop (Ticketed) | |||
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM CDT | Practice Management | ACCWS - Wound Care | ||
9:00 AM - 10:30 PM CDT | Sclerotherapy Workshop (Ticketed) | |||
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM CDT | Break | |||
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM CDT | Sclerotherapy Workshop (Ticketed) | ACCWS - Wound Care | ||
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM CDT | Practice Management |
*Non-CME Event
Schedule is subject to change.
Hands on Workshop (HOW) |
8:55 AM - 9:00 AM | Opening Remarks Richard Simman, MD |
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Session 1 | |||
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Management of ulcers of mixt vascular disease. When is it safe to compress? Joe Caprini, MD |
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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM | LOVE pathophysiology and treatment Mark Melin, MD |
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | CTPs/CAMPs for venous leg ulcers Richard Simman, MD |
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10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Discussion Panel Fedor Lurie, MD (Moderator) |
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM | Coffee Break | ||
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10:45 AM - 11:15 AM | Anti-microbial solutions in wound care: Vashe, Dakin’s, Acetic Acid, Sulfamylon Abigail Chaffin, MD |
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11:15 AM - 11:45 AM | Management of biofilm in chronic wounds Kayla Frost, PhD |
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11:45 AM - 12:15 PM | Can osteomyelitis be cured without surgical debridement or amputation? What’s the follow up strategy? Cailtyn Hollingshead, MD |
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12:15 PM - 12:30 PM | Discussion Panel Jean Archer, DPM (Moderator) |
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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Lunch Break | ||
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2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Imaging role in LE wound management Frank Aviles, PT |
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2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Role of artificial intelligence in wound care and wound infection Munier Nazzal, MD |
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3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Topical Oxygen Therapy vs HBOT, What’s the latest evidence Marvin Heyboer, MD |
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3:30 PM - 3:45 PM | Discussion Panel Windy Cole, DPM (Moderator) |
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3:45 PM - 4:15 PM | Coffee Break. | ||
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4:15 PM - 4:45 PM | Role of skin grafts and flaps in lower extremities wounds Richard Simman, MD |
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4:45 PM - 5:15 PM | Surgical management of LEs lymphedema and Lipedema Michael Cooper, MD |
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5:15 PM - 5:45 PM | Coding and billing for lower extremity wounds Kathleen Schaum, MS |
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5:45 PM - 6:00 PM | Panel Discussion Kelly McFee, DNP |
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6:00 PM - 6:05 PM | Closing Remarks. |
8:25 AM - 8:30 AM | Opening Remarks Wade Farrow, MD & Windy Cole, DPM |
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Session 1 | |||
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Wound Hygiene / Periwound Care Emily Greenstein, NP |
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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM | Debridement / Wound Bed Prep Tracy Winkley, PT |
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9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Evaluation of Wounds in the Dysvascular Limb Jean Archer DPM |
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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Antibiotic Stewardship Windy Cole, DPM |
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10:30 AM - 10:45 AM | Coffee Break. | ||
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10:45 AM - 11:00 AM | Chronic Wounds and Biopsy Indications Wade Farrow, MD |
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM | Biopsy in Wound Diagnostics Mark Melin, MD |
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11:45 AM - 12:00 AM | Q&A & Panel Discussion (all speakers) Wade Farrow, MD |
Sclerotherapy Workshop |