A Message from Dr. Frank J. Veith, Symposium Chairman

As vascular specialists, it is essential that we uphold the highest standards of professional competence and clinical confidence. Sustaining this level of excellence requires ongoing engagement in rigorous continuing medical education.

For more than five decades, our distinguished faculty has provided objective, experience‑based insights that support sound clinical decision‑making.

This longstanding commitment ensures that you receive guidance grounded in both expertise and integrity.

The 2026 program represents an exceptional continuation of this tradition.

We look forward to welcoming you to New York City this November!

A Tribute to

Dr. Norman M. Rich, FACS, DMCC, MC

From the entire VEITHsymposium organization, we pay tribute to Dr. Norman M. Rich, a distinguished retired U.S. Army Colonel and a world‑renowned pioneer in military and battlefield vascular surgery.

His recent passing is a profound loss to our community and to the field he helped shape.

Dr. Rich devoted more than five decades to advancing vascular surgery with unwavering dedication, compassion, and brilliance. His groundbreaking innovations dramatically reduced limb amputations and combat‑related mortality, forever transforming the global standards for treating traumatic vascular injuries. His work not only saved lives but redefined what was possible.

Beyond his extraordinary professional achievements, Dr. Rich was a cherished member of the VEITHsymposium faculty. His wisdom, generosity of spirit, and steadfast commitment to education enriched our program year after year.

His presence was a gift, and his absence will be deeply felt. We honor his legacy with gratitude and respect.

The 2026 VEITHsymposium Program

Elevate your expertise and energize your career at the 2026 VEITHsymposium where the global vascular community comes together to shape the future of patient care. Experience breakthrough science, cutting‑edge technologies, and bold new approaches that are redefining vascular treatment.

Engage with top specialists, expand your professional network, and gain insights you can immediately apply in practice.

Who Should Attend 

• Vascular Surgeons
• Interventional Radiologists
• Interventional Cardiologists
• Vascular Medicine Specialists
• Cardiac Surgeons
• Vascular Technologists
• Sonographers 
• Medical Students
• Residents
• Other allied-health professionals interested in the management of vascular disease.

Educational Benefits to Attending VEITHsymposium

• Receive a powerful educational experience.
• Earn CME credits.
• Enjoy networking opportunities with colleagues, faculty and industry.

2026 Meeting Highlights

• New concepts in improved imaging, guidance systems, and robotics.
• Thoracic and abdominal aorta presentations including aortic dissections, TEVAR, parallel grafts, F/BEVAR, TAAAs, juxta and pararenal AAAs, multilayer flow modulating stents, AAAs & EVAR.  
• Chimney and parallel grafts.
• Critical limb ischemia. 
• Endovenous management of varicose veins (thermal and chemical ablation, venous stenting, treatment of venous ulcers).  
• Cardiovascular surgery and interventions.
• Progress in medical management of vascular disease.
• Superficial and deep venous disease.
• Don't miss new information on drug-coated balloons and drug-eluting stents for femoro-popliteal arterial occlusive lesions: Updates on randomized controlled trials and other exciting clinical findings. View here.
• A great deal more.

The Most Complete Hemodialysis Access Program for Vascular Specialists

Designed for vascular specialists who want to stay ahead, elevate their practice, and lead the next era of hemodialysis access care.

Learn About

• Next‑level vascular access innovation: Engage with the latest breakthroughs transforming how clinicians plan, create, and maintain hemodialysis access.
• Expert‑driven insights: Learn directly from top specialists delivering strategies you can apply immediately in complex patient scenarios.
• Strengthen your technique with advanced approaches that improve outcomes and reduce complications.
• Tackle persistent clinical challenges with proven, practical methods used by leading centers.
• Breakthrough technologies: Learn about cutting‑edge devices and tools reshaping the future of vascular access.
• Economic and policy: Understand the forces influencing reimbursement, resource allocation, and program sustainability.

Popular at VEITHsymposium: Pulmonary Embolism (PE) Session

What Makes the PE Sessions at VEITHsymposium Stand Out

• Cutting‑edge clinical insights: Gain forward‑looking perspectives on the rapidly evolving landscape of PE care.
• Multispecialty relevance: Designed for clinicians in internal medicine, interventional cardiology, interventional radiology, vascular surgery, cardiac surgery, and vascular medicine.
• Explore how new evidence and technologies are reshaping diagnosis, risk stratification, and treatment pathways.
• Innovative treatment strategies: Learn about advanced interventional, surgical, and medical approaches that are redefining standards of care.
• Receive high‑impact guidance from leading authorities in PE.
• Walk away with practical, actionable knowledge that elevates patient management and keeps you ahead of the curve.

Venous Venous and More Venous WORKSHOP at VEITHsymposium

(This Is a Non-CME Activity)

Strengthen your vein management skills through focused case videos, expert instruction, and live demonstrations. Registered attendees will have an opportunity to rotate through hands‑on training stations, each staffed by experienced industry professionals who will provide practical guidance and support.

What this Hands‑On Workshop Delivers

• Strengthen your vein management techniques through targeted case videos and expert‑led instruction.
• Live demonstrations: Watch real‑time procedural walkthroughs that translate directly into practical clinical improvements.
• Hands‑on training stations: Rotate through multiple stations designed to reinforce key competencies in venous care.
• Industry‑expert guidance: Learn from experienced professionals offering practical tips, troubleshooting support, and technique refinement.
• Interactive learning environment: Engage directly with tools, technologies, and instructors for a high‑impact learning experience.

Sit In On the Deep Venous Disease Sessions at VEITHsymposium

Unlock the most impactful deep venous programming of the year. These sessions deliver cutting‑edge breakthroughs, expert‑driven strategies, and practice‑elevating insights designed for specialists who want to lead.

Discover the newest advances in diagnosis and treatment, gain direct access to the innovators shaping the future of venous care, and immerse yourself in conversations that are driving real, measurable change across the field.

At VEITHsymposium, this is where the next chapter of venous medicine is being written. Don’t miss it.

Multidisciplinary Stroke Prevention and Treatment at VEITHsymposium

Highlights Include:

• Leading specialists will come together to present the newest strategies in stroke prevention and treatment.
• Learn how evolving methods are reshaping how clinicians reduce stroke risk.
• Gain exposure to cutting‑edge therapies influencing both acute and long‑term stroke care.
• Practical clinical updates.
• Timely, relevant insights — Stay aligned with the latest evidence and standards guiding modern stroke management.
• Strengthened cross‑specialty understanding. Build a broader, more integrated perspective on stroke care across disciplines.

Fellows Career Development Program

An Interactive Symposium for Vascular Surgery Fellows and Residents Preparing to Enter the Job Market

Who Should Attend

• Graduating Fellows and Residents in Vascular Surgery
• Attending Vascular Specialists seeking job opportunities
• Potential employers of Vascular Specialists
• Vascular Career Recruiters and Potential Employers

Details coming soon!

Networking at VEITHsymposium: A Powerful Opportunity to Advance Your Career

Attending VEITHsymposium gives you direct access to leaders and innovators across the vascular community.

It’s an unparalleled opportunity to exchange ideas, gain new perspectives, and gather insights that can meaningfully accelerate your professional growth.

The meeting fosters a dynamic, collegial environment where substantive conversations with faculty, peers, and industry partners happen naturally and can open doors to collaborations, mentorships, and connections that can shape the next stage of your career.

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