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 International Vein Congress

April 18–20, 2024
At the luxurious Loews Hotel on Miami Beach.
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EDucating The Entire practice

Where Clinical Excellence Meets Practice Optimization

In its 22nd year, IVC is poised to deliver an exceptional experience tailored for modern vein practice. Our luxurious venue, along with our meticulously curated content, will ensure your time with us is truly outstanding. IVC 2024 will inspire and invigorate both Physicians and their practice staff with incredible content, revenue-enhancing strategies, valuable networking opportunities and hands-on workshops for skill refinement. "

A video message from IVC Founder, Dr. Jose Almeida.

make IVC an Unforgettable Experience

Step into the captivating realm of superficial and deep vein disease treatment & practice optimization.

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General Sessions 

Prepare yourself for a dynamic blend of riveting didactic lectures, pre-recorded videos, and gripping case presentations, all while engaging in interactive discussions that help improve patient outcomes as well as revenue enhancement tips that you can immediately apply to your practice. 


Advanced provider sessions

Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, RVTs, and nurses will be armed with the resources needed for a successful practice. Take advantage of our special sessions and hands-on workshops in sclerotherapy, ultrasound, wellness, and aesthetic treatments. Elevate your expertise with IVC 2024.

Get Ahead with 8 Hours of Dedicated Ultrasound Course Instruction, Led By Expert Jan Sloves.


office staff & business management sessions

Don’t miss the opportunity to revolutionize your practice with topics that address common challenges. During the practice optimization track, office managers will learn cost-saving measures, marketing, sales and other great tips increase revenue streams. Join us for a great team building experience that will redefine your approach to private practice, turning your good practice into a GREAT one!


latin / spanglish sessions

Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, RVTs, and nurses will be armed with the resources needed for a successful practice. Take advantage of our special sessions and hands-on workshops in sclerotherapy, ultrasound, wellness, and aesthetic treatments. Elevate your expertise with IVC 2024. 

IVC Miami 2024: Special Sessions to Elevate Your Practice

Our event features a Special Sessions Track that offers a diverse range of courses and workshops, led by industry experts, to empower healthcare professionals like you with the knowledge and skills needed for success in today's dynamic healthcare landscape.
 
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your clinical expertise, optimize practice management, and deliver exceptional patient care. Elevate and Optimize your practice with IVC Miami 2024!

Special Sessions

  • Ultrasound Optimization

  • Vein Practice Optimization Track

  • Ancillary Services Optimization

Venous Ultrasound

Learn as you dive deeper into the world of hand-on superficial and deep venous ultrasound. Gain new insights that will redefine your practice by visualizing firsthand what’s required for an accurate exam and diagnosis. Nationally recognized Jan Sloves RVT and a team of endovenous physician experts will be hosting a series of live hands-on workshops that will demonstrate the initial patient evaluation to the treatment plan. Participants will attain comprehensive knowledge in mastering vein mapping exams,  venous protocol, image optimization techniques, as well as the clinical documentation necessary for insurance authorization and post procedure follow up. Hands-on workshops for imaging the iliocaval outflow tract and pelvic veins are offered on Friday and Saturday. Please see agenda for course descriptions.

What sets this course apart from other ultrasound courses

"This course stands out by providing a comprehensive learning experience encompassing live interactive demonstrations by experts in the field of venous disease. Participants will receive hands-on experience over the 3 day course with patients exhibiting varying levels of both superficial and deep venous disease. These sessions include a step-by-step approach from patient evaluation to the treatment plan. Learners will be taught basic-to-advanced lower extremity vein mapping skills along with image optimization techniques, testing protocols and the necessary insurance documentation. Followed by an in-depth view into duplex imaging of the iliocaval outflow tract and pelvic veins.  We strive to bridge the gap between theory and practical application rendering it a uniquely invaluable learning experience. 

How will this course benefit my career as an vacular sonographer?

Our comprehensive course is designed to enhance your overall knowledge base of superficial and deep venous disease. You will increase your sonographic skill level and confidence so you can yield diagnostic studies, which lead to accurate diagnosis. 

Training with us will provide you with a real world practical experience, which translates into professional growth and the furthering of your career. 

I'm a physician, Is this course relevant to me, and how can it benefit my practice?

Absolutely! This course is not limited to vascular sonographers alone. Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers will also benefit significantly from this holistic learning experience. Endovenous physicians should demonstrate competency in performing and interpreting a lower extremity venous duplex exam to rule out DVT, mapping incompetent veins and also assessing post procedure results.

These sessions offer a unique hands-on opportunity for participants to scan patients with varying levels of venous disorders. Hands-on training will further develop your skill sets and in addition, will provide you with a better understanding when evaluating the competence of your vascular sonographer. These sessions are extremely relevant for ensuring an accurate diagnosis, reducing unnecessary procedures, thus translating into improved patent care and optimizing your practice.

Course details in our Ultrasound Optimization Track

Superficial Vein Ultrasound
Thursday
Didactic:      10:30 AM-11:30 AM
Hands-On:    1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Special Sessions
Cowrie 2 
Limited Seats 

Deep Vein Ultrasound
Friday
Didactic:      10:30 AM-11:30 AM
Hands-On:    1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Special Sessions
Cowrie 2 
Limited Seats 

Superficial & Deep Vein Ultrasound
 Saturday
Hands-On:    1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Special Sessions
Cowrie 2 
Limited Seats 

Is there an additional cost for the workshops?

The didactic portion is included in the general admission ticket.

If no general admission ticket is purchased, the price for the hands-on session is $250 to reserve your spot out of 24 seats. 

If you purchase the physician + guest ticket, you get 50% off. Please use "USROCKS" as your discount code at checkout.

Superficial Vein Ultrasound
Thursday
Didactic:        Free
Hands-On:    $125*/$250
Limited to 24

Deep Vein Ultrasound
Friday
Didactic:        Free
Hands-On:   $125*/$250
Limited to 24

Superficial & Deep Vein Ultrasound
 Saturday
Hands-On:    Free
Limited to 24**

*Discount 50% With the general admission of the  Physicians + 2 Guest admission ticket
**To attend the "Superficial & Deep Vein Workshop," participants must first take part in both the Superficial Vein Session and the Deep Vein Session.

Meet The Faculty

The IVC faculty share and teach important venous issues. Faculty also includes experienced leaders for content important to Practice Extenders & Office Managers.

Edward Mackay, MD, FACS, RPVI, RVT

Course Co-Director

Lowell Kabnick, MD, RPHS, FACS, FACPH

Course Co-Director

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IVC Testimonials

Great event, always something new to learn.

Dr. Julian Javier Surgeon

The hands-on device workshops are a must!

Dr. James Heinz Surgeon

Visiting Miami Beach is great with my family and the CME program is smooth.

Dr. Phil Moore Surgeon

Education, Fellowship & Community in Venous Medicine Since 2002.

Sharing acquired knowledge, expert techniques and understanding of venous disease, practice management & allied health partners to improve patient outcomes and fiscal performance through case presentations, panel discussions, hands-on workshops and social events.

Exhibitors & Sponsors

Get the most out of the IVC experience for your entire practice with Included Staff Tickets!