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VNUS Medical Technologies offers clinical education workshops and seminars for physicians and medical professionals interested in learning more about venous disease and the latest treatment options. Click on one of our 3 courses above for more information and course registration details.
Download the 2008 Courses & Workshops Brochure
2008 Course Dates
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Total Vein Care
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| The comprehensive 1.5 day workshop is designed for physicians interested in learning both the clinical and business perspectives on developing and operating a vein practice. The course features didactic and lab sessions on the Closure procedure, sclerotherapy, ambulatory phlebectomy, and duplex ultrasound as well as sessions on building a vein practice, maximizing appropriate reimbursement, and the development of a marketing program. |
2008 Course Schedule:
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Date:
09/12/08
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09/13/08
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Course:
Four Seasons Hotel
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City:
Miami
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State:
FL
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Faculty:
Charles Dietzek, DO, FACOS
Paul McNeill, MD, FACS
Gerald Niedzwiecki, MD, FSIR
Garth Rosenberg, MD, FACS
Jose I. Almeida, MD, FACS, RVT
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TVC Course Agenda
To receive the discounted VNUS group rate of $195/night (deluxe city view room) at the Four Seasons, please identify yourself as an attendee of VNUS Medical’s Total Vein Care course at the time of reservation.
Four Seasons
1435 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL, Phone:(305) 358-3535, Fax: (305) 358-7758
Four Seasons Hotel
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Date:
12/05/08
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12/06/08
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Course:
Four Seasons Hotel
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City:
Las Vegas
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State:
NV
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Faculty:
Charles Dietzek, DO, FACOS
Paul McNeill, MD, FACS
Gerald Niedzwiecki, MD, FSIR
Guest Faculty:
Sharon L. Hammond, MD
Edward Gomez, MD, FACS
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TVC Course Agenda
To receive the discounted VNUS group rate of $270/night for single or double occupancy at the Four Seasons, please identify yourself as an attendee of VNUS Medical’s Total Vein Care course at the time of reservation.
Four Seasons
3960 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV, Phone:(702) 632-5000, Fax: (702) 632-5195
Four Seasons Hotel
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Advanced Ultrasound Techniques
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| This one-day workshop is designed for sonographers and physicians interested in performing diagnostic ultrasound studies for venous insufficiency. A detailed understanding will be gained of the anatomy, disease presentation, and treatment alternatives. A respected faculty experienced in ultrasound assessment for venous insufficiency will present the techniques used to diagnose the severity and location of the disease. An overview of the anatomy and pathophysology of the lower extremity will also be presented. Comparison of traditional surgery and a minimally invasive treatment alternative, as well as adjunctive procedures will be reviewed. All participants will have the opportunity to experience hands-on duplex scanning on patients with venous reflux disease. Upon completion of the workshop, attendees will receive CME credit recognized by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologies (ARRT). |
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Date:
10/24/08
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10/24/08
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Course:
Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel
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City:
Charlotte
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State:
NC
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Faculty:
Jason S. Burgess, MD RVT
MaryAnn Lassell, RVT
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Ultrasound Course Agenda
To receive the discounted VNUS group rate of $159/night at the Renaissance Suites Hotel, please identify yourself as an attendee of VNUS Medical’s Advanced Ultrasound Techniques course at the time of reservation
Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel
2800 Colliseum Centre Drive, Charlotte, NC, Phone: (704) 357-1414 Fax: (704)-357-1401
Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel
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Treatment of Incompetent Perforators
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| This one-day workshop is designed for physicians interested in treating symptomatic incompetent perforating veins (IPVs) with the VNUS RFS device. An esteemed faculty experienced in this treatment technique will introduce the system technology and procedure overview. The role of duplex ultrasound will be presented. A literature review of treatment options for perforator vein incompetence will be conducted and personal observations by faculty members will be discussed. Reimbursement issues will be presented. All participants will have the opportunity to experience duplex ultrasound scanning on IPV patients in a laboratory setting and observe application of the RFS technique through live or videotaped case observation. Ample question and answer time will be allotted during all sessions. |
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Date:
09/26/08
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09/26/08
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Course:
Capitol Vein Care
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City:
Frederick
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State:
MD
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Faculty:
Garth D. Rosenberg, MD, FACS
Paul M. McNeill, MD, FACS
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Date:
11/14/08
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11/14/08
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Course:
Jackson Surgical Center
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City:
Jackson
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State:
MI
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Faculty:
Max Hutton, MD
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