First Annual Englewood Health Vascular Symposium

Call for Abstracts Now Open

PRESENTED BY THE POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTE FOR MEDICINE (PIM) AND ENGLEWOOD HEALTH

Friday, June 13, 2025
12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Compete. Collaborate. Innovate.

Physicians, fellows, residents, and medical professionals interested in vascular surgery, podiatry, and wound care.

Put your skills to the test at Englewood Health’s First Annual Vascular Symposium Case Competition. This high-energy, competitive event invites fellows and residents to present their most compelling cases, case series, or research on select vascular topics. Demonstrate clinical innovation, surgical strategy, and subject matter expertise in front of expert faculty judges. Engage in in-depth discussions on cutting-edge advances across vascular surgery, podiatry, and wound care and compete for recognition as one of the top emerging leaders in the field.

• Demonstrate cutting-edge clinical decision-making in vascular, wound care, and podiatric surgery
• Compete in case-based presentations judged by leading experts
• Gain peer recognition and elevate your academic profile
• Network with colleagues and faculty from across disciplines

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Registration & Networking
Poster setup and meet your competition

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Opening Remarks & Strategy Kickoff
Thomas Bernik, MD
Chief of Vascular Surgery

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | Session 1: Aortic Strategies
Thomas Bernik, MD
Chief of Vascular Surgery

2:45 PM – 3:30 PM | Session 2: Cerebrovascular Challenges
S. Christopher Frontario, DO
Vascular Surgeon

3:30 PM – 3:45 PM | Break
Poster judging and competitor mingling

3:45 PM – 4:30 PM | Session 3: Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
Robert Pergolizzi, PhD
Research Specialist

4:30 PM – 5:15 PM | Session 4: Venous & Dialysis Access
S. Christopher Frontario, DO
Vascular Surgeon

5:15 PM – 6:00 PM | Session 5: Wound Care and Podiatric Cases
Michael Cioroiu, MD
Wound Care Specialist
Isha Diora, DPM
Podiatric Surgeon

6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Judges' Panel
Real-time feedback and Q&A

Moderators:
Thomas Bernik, MD
S. Christopher Frontario, DO

Panelists:
Michael Cioroiu, MD
Wound Care Specialist

Isha Diora, DPM
Podiatric Surgeon

Andrew Bloom, DPM
Podiatric Surgeon

Robert Pergolizzi, PhD
Research Specialist

6:30 PM | Awards Ceremony & Closing Remarks
Celebrate top competitors, take group photos, and claim your moment of victory

Fellows and residents must submit case presentations in one of the following categories:

• Aortic
• Cerebrovascular
• Peripheral vascular
• Venous and dialysis
• Wound care
• Podiatry

To enter, email your abstract or inquiry to dmFzY3VsYXJzdXJnZXJ5IHwgZWhtY2hlYWx0aCAhIG9yZw==.

Free program
Preregistration required

Participation is considered non-mandatory, non-work time. Anyone scheduled to work during this time must get their attendance approved by their manager prior to registering.

Live lectures, case presentations, and interactive discussions.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) is the accredited provider of this activity and is responsible for ensuring compliance with all ACCME guidelines.

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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