Pivotal Hands-On Training, Multidisciplinary Mastery

Fellows and Residents: Unleash your potential at the Peripheral Vascular Trainee Lab (PVTL), taking place December 4-6, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois. 

The early stage of your career focuses on developing expertise within your specific field, and PVTL provides a hands-on experience where trainees can expand their horizons while recognizing the interconnected nature of healthcare disciplines and the immense value of collaborative, team-based patient care.

Led by Dr. Kumar Madassery and multidisciplinary experts in the fields of interventional radiology, interventional cardiology, and vascular surgery, this pivotal meeting promises an innovative experience, ensuring tomorrow's leaders are well equipped to address the complexities of real-world patient scenarios.

  • This event has been designed with one purpose: to encourage collaborative education and foster camaraderie among professionals in historically isolated specialties, who can instead make a bigger impact on patients when working together. Trainee-focused education is the only real opportunity to develop comprehensive changes in the current PVD landscape that can have a positive impact for the future. We intend to do this with interactive case-based education performed as a group, as well as with the hands-on cadaver/simulator exposure to various devices, anatomy, and algorithms in PVD."
    — Kumar Madassery, MD

Who Should Attend?

This nonaccredited event will provide scholarships to fellows and residents pursuing careers in the fields of interventional radiology, interventional cardiology, and vascular surgery.

Spots are limited and will include complimentary tuition and a travel stipend.

Attendees will have the opportunity to connect 1-to-1 with faculty, industry leaders, and peers during clinically relevant sessions, hands-on stations, and networking events.

 

PVTL group photo

Support the Next Generation of Peripheral Vascular Leaders

Are you interested in becoming a sponsor or exhibitor? Contact Colleen Waters at cwaters@hmpglobal.com to get involved with this important educational event.

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About the Peripheral Vascular Trainee Lab (PVTL)

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently-Asked-Questions

    • What topics are covered at PVTL?

      PVTL covers core and advanced concepts in peripheral artery disease (PAD), endovascular therapy, vascular access, imaging, atherectomy, vessel preparation, and complication management. The curriculum emphasizes case-based discussion, procedural planning, and decision-making strategies relevant to real-world peripheral interventions.

    • What makes PVTL different from other vascular meetings?

      Unlike large national conferences, PVTL is intentionally designed for trainees. The meeting features hands-on components, direct faculty interaction, and a balanced representation of interventional cardiology, interventional radiology, and vascular surgery. This multidisciplinary format exposes attendees to different procedural approaches and treatment philosophies, helping shape well-rounded peripheral operators.

    • How does PVTL support career development for fellows?

      PVTL connects trainees with nationally recognized faculty and peers across specialties, creating valuable professional relationships early in their careers. Attendees gain practical technical skills, exposure to emerging technologies, and insight into building a successful peripheral vascular practice after fellowship.

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