Welcome to the 36th AVLS Annual Congress

Program

Annual Congress by the Numbers

-21.75 hours of live educational sessions from October 13 – 16, 2022

-62.25 hours of on-demand recorded educational sessions available through December 31, 2022

-3 FVLD Fundraising Events with plenty of opportunities for fun and networking

-Dedicated Sessions on Friday & Saturday for Residents, Fellows and Medical Students

Learning Objectives

• -Evaluate patients with venous and/or lymphatic disease and describe the interconnections of superficial venous, deep venous, and lymphatic disease.
• -Assess the treatment goals that patients want to accomplish and the impact of venous and lymphatic disease on a patient's quality of life.
• -Distinguish between the indications and contraindications of different treatment techniques and technologies.
• -Diagnose and treat lymphedema and phlebolymphedema.
• -Discuss advanced venous and lymphatic diseases and treatments, including wound care and ulcer management.

Target Audience

The primary target audience of the 36th Annual Congress includes physicians, physician assistants, advanced registered nurse practitioners, ultrasound technologists, practice administrators, lymphedema therapists, and all other healthcare professionals currently or planning to care for patients with venous and lymphatic disease.

Accreditation & Credit Designation Statements

The American Vein & Lymphatic Society (AVLS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Vein & Lymphatic Society (AVLS) designates this live activity for 21.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The American Vein & Lymphatic Society (AVLS) designates this internet enduring activity for 62.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses & Nurse Practitioners

The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME for re-licensure and recertification requirements.

Sonographers

The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers® (ARDMS®) and Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME toward credential renewal for Registered Phlebology Sonographers (RPhS) and Registered Vascular Specialists (RVS).

Physician Assistants

The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME for re-licensure and recertification requirements.

Registration

In-Person Registration

2022 In-Person Registration Includes:

• -Access to all educational programming in New Orleans, LA
• -Access to on-demand recordings from Oct. 27 - Dec. 31, 2022
• -AVLS Mobile App for interacting with speakers (polling, Q&A) and exhibitors, managing your schedule and taking notes on slides
• -Breakfast on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday served at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans
• -Lunch on Thursday, Friday and Saturday served in the Innovation Pavilion
• -AVLS Happy Hour (one drink ticket) in the Innovation Pavilion on Thursday and Friday.

At-Home Registration

 2022 At-Home Registration Includes:

• -One Livestream channel of all content presented in the General Session room
• -Access to on-demand recordings from Oct. 15 - Dec. 31, 2022
• -AVLS Mobile App for interacting with speakers (polling, Q&A) and exhibitors, managing your schedule and taking notes on slides

Guest Registration

Guest Registration Includes:

• -Daily Breakfast
• -Access to the Innovation Pavilion