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ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATION

The Southern California Vascular Surgical Society's 35th Annual Meeting will be held May 5-7. 2017. The

meeting returns to the beautiful Omni Ranchos Las Palmas Resort in Rancho Mirage, CA.

The Meeting commences with the Welcome Reception on Friday evening, May 5th. Scientific Sessions will be held

on Saturday and Sunday, May 6th and 7th. A casual Buffet Dinner will be held on Saturday evening, May 6th for all

registrants. The 35th Annual meeting will conclude with the SCVSS Member Business Meeting on Sunday

morning, May 7th.

This premier Rancho Mirage resort, just a short drive from Palm Springs and seven other distinct Coachella Valley

cities, is convenient to the world famous Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and other major tourist attractions, El

Paseo shopping that has been compared to Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills and fine dining at a stunning number of

local and chain restaurants. The resort, located on 240 lush acres, has recently been renovated, expanded fitness

center, refurbished spa, redesigned boutiques and

more. Enjoy one of three pool settings. Splashtopia,

a two-acre water playground, features a 450-foot

lazy river, two 100-foot water slides, cliff-side

Jacuzzi, sandy beach and fountains and sprinklers to

give your kids endless amounts of fun.

The Omni Rancho Las Palmas is accepting reservations for this

meeting at the discounted SCVSS group rate of $239.00++ (++

This rate is subject to current city and state taxes and a $15.00

per night Resort Fee. These fees are subject to change without

notice.) This group rate is available only for attendees and

representatives of companies attending the Annual Meeting

until April 7, 2017 or until the group block is filled and sold-

out.

Reservations also may be made by calling the Omni Rancho Las

Palmas Reservation Number at 1-800-THE-OMNI and mention

that you are attending the Southern California Vascular Surgical Society Annual Meeting to qualify for the group

rate. The Rancho Las Palmas will accept reservations at the SCVSS Group Rate until Friday, April 7, 2017, or

until the group block is filled and sold-out.

The 35th Annual Meeting qualifies for Self-Assessment Credit that meets the ABS requirements for MOC Part 2 for

the Annual Meeting.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA VASCULAR SURGICAL SOCIETY

100 Cummings Center, Suite 124A

Beverly, MA 01915

(978) 745-8331

scvss@bostonbased.com - www.vascular.org/scvss

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Topics will be presented which relate to the clinical treatment vascular surgery patients. Presentations will focus

on best surgical practice and expert opinion. At the end of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. Describe alternative treatment modalities for paravisceral and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAA)

with the available endovascular devices available.

2. Recognize the lack of availability of endografts designed specifically to address paravisceral/TAAA; and

recognize that this is emerging therapy and long-term durability must be conclusive.

3. Critically evaluate the indications for perioperative cardiac evaluation in patients undergoing non-cardiac

surgery.

4. Discuss the importance of autogenous dialysis access vs prosthetic access and describe techniques how

to preserve failing autogenous access and avoid tunneled catheters.

5. Recognize how a collaborative regional database can be used for quality improvement in clinical practice;

and propose new ideas for future quality improvement projects.

6. Describe various percutaneous endovascular techniques for revascularization of complex infra-inguinal

arterial occlusive disease.

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION CREDIT INFORMATION

Accreditation

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Surgeons and Southern California Vascular Surgical Society. The American College of Surgeons is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

The American College of Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Of the AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ listed above, a maximum of 4.50 credits meet the requirements for Self-Assessment.

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PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2017

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Southern California Vascular Surgical Society

2017 Semi-Annual Regional Meeting (So Cal Voice)

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM SCVSS Executive Council Meeting - (Members of the Executive Council and

Committees)

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Welcome Reception & Registration

7:30 PM SCVSS Presidents Dinner (By invitation only)

SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2017

7:00 AM - 7:40 AM Continental Breakfast and Exhibits

7:40 AM - 7:45 AM Welcome Greeting

Vincent L. Rowe, MD, President, SCVSS 2017

8:00 AM - 9:05 AM SESSION I –PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE

9:05 AM – 9:30 AM Refreshments and Exhibits

9:30 AM-10:10 AM SOCAL VOICE –UPDATE-2017

10:10 AM – 10:50 AM SESSION II – AORTIC DISEASE

10:50 AM-11:10 AM Refreshments and Exhibits

11:10 AM – 12:00 PM GUEST PRESENTATION

“CREATIVE DISRUPTION IN VASCULAR SURGERY”

Scott L. Stevens, MD

Afternoon Free

6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. SCVSS Annual Dinner

(Casual, Buffet Style for all registrants and exhibitor representatives)

SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017

7:00 AM - 7:40 AM Continental Breakfast and Exhibits

7:45 AM – 9:00 AM SESSION III – DIALYSIS ACCESS

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Refreshments and Exhibits

9:30 AM – 10:15 AM MACRA/MIPS PRESENTATION

Karen Woo, MD, MS

John A. Romley, Ph.D.

10:15 AM – 11:45 AM SESSION IV – CAROTID OCCLUSIVE AND VENOUS DISEASE

11:45 AM – 12:15 PM SCVSS BUSINESS MEETING (MEMBERS ONLY)

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

The Annual Meeting is open to SCVSS Members and their guests. Non-Member Physicians, Residents, Fellows, Allied

Health Professionals and Students also are invited to attend.

Registration fees for SCVSS Active and Senior Members are included in the Membership Dues. Membership

Dues must be paid by Friday, April 21, 2017.

REGISTRATION FEES: Early Registration by After April 21, 2017

April 21, 2017 On-Site Registration

Member $250.00 Membership Dues

Non-Member Physician $300.00 $325.00

Retired Member $ 75.00 $ 75.00

Allied Health Professional $100.00 $125.00

Resident or Fellow* N/C $ 75.00

Medical Student* N/C N/C

Spouse / Guest** $ 75.00 $100.00

Resident/Student’s Spouse / Guest** $ 75.00 $ 75.00

* Needs verification from Program Director

** Please provide full name of spouse/guest for full registration. Registration is required for the Annual Meeting Dinner on Saturday,

May 6, 2017.

PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, April 21, 2017

METHODS OF PAYMENT:

1. Checks payable to the Southern California Vascular Surgical Society (SCVSS)

2. Registration also may be made on-line by visiting the 2017 Annual Meeting page of the Society’s website at

www.vascular.org/scvss,

3. Return the PRE-REGISTRATION FORM with your credit card information.

Accepted Credit Cards are VISA/MC and AMEX.

Pre-Register by Friday, April 21, 2017 by registering on-line, or returning the form to:

Southern California Vascular Surgical Society

100 Cummings Center, Suite 124A

Beverly, MA 01915

Phone: 978-745-8331

Email: scvss@bostonbased.com

SPECIAL NEEDS: If you require special accommodations or have any special dietary requirements, please contact

the Society’s Administrative Offices at 978-745-8331 or Email: scvss@bostonbased.com

REGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICY: Written requests for cancellation of registration will be accepted through

Monday, April 24, 2017. After this date, the SCVSS regrets it will not accept any cancellation requests. All

cancellations are subject to a $50.00 processing fee. No-shows are not eligible for refunds of registration

fees.

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HOTEL INFORMATION

RESERVE BY FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2017

LOCATION

Omni Rancho Las Palmas

41000 Bob Hope Drive

Rancho Mirage, California 92270

Phone: (760) 568-2727

Concierge: (760) 862-4518

Directions and Hotel Site

The Omni Rancho Las Palmas is current accept reservations for the 2017 SCVSS Annual Meeting. The discounted

group rate for this year’s meeting is: $239.00++(This Group Rate is subject to city and state taxes and assessments

currently at 13.45% and a $15.00 Resort Fee. All these fees are subject to change without notice).

You may make reservations by using this link:

RESERVE ON-LINE NOW

Reservations also may be made by calling the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Reservation Number at 1-800-THE-OMNI and

mention that you are attending the Southern California Vascular Surgical Society Annual Meeting to qualify for the

group rate.

The Rancho Las Palmas will accept reservations at the SCVSS Group Rate until Friday, April 7, 2017, or until the

group block is filled and sold-out. Please note that the Society is not able to guarantee that rooms, or the rate will be

available if the block is sold-out. This group rate is only available to Annual Meeting attendees, including

representatives of companies exhibiting at the Annual Meeting. Registration will be verified.

Check In/Check Out

Check-in is 4:00 PM; and Check-out is 11:00 AM. Guests arriving prior to 4:00 PM will be accommodated as rooms

become available.

Early Arrivals/Extended Departures

Guests arriving before or departing after the dates of the meeting will be confirmed on a space available basis at the

group rate.

Cancellation Policy

Any guaranteed reservation not cancelled 72 hours prior to arrival will be charged a one night’s room rate and tax

cancellation fee.

Arrival/Departure Time

The Hotel’s check in time is 4:00 p.m. Room assignments prior to that time are on an availability basis. The Hotel’s

check out time is 12:00 Noon.

Early Departure Policy

The Hotel reserves the right to charge an early departure fee if necessary.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Visit the Hotel’s website for full information about the hotel - https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/palm-springs-

rancho-las-palmas

RESORT FEE: The prevailing resort charge will apply to all group rooms. Currently the resort charge is $15.00 per

night (taxable), which includes; toll free, credit card, and local calling, entrance to our fitness center, in-room high-

speed Internet access, in-room, coffee and tea, overnight self-parking, access to Splashtopia for registered resort

guests and daily newspaper available at Front Desk. These items are subject to change.

TRANSPORTATION

Taxi Service

Yellow Cab of the Desert

75150 Saint Charles Place

Palm Desert, CA 92211

760.340.8294

Limo Service

Cardiff Limousine

75-255 Sheryl Avenue

Palm Desert, CA 92211

760.568.1403

RANCHO LAS PALMAS PARKING

Complimentary Valet

Overnight Parking is $10 per night, included in resort service fee

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa sits on 240 lush acres in the heart of the Coachella Valley near Palm Springs,

California. The luxury Rancho Mirage resort offers easy access to Palm Springs International Airport.

FROM PALM SPRINGS AIRPORT (PSP)

Exiting the airport, turn left onto El Cielo (0.5 mile). Turn left onto Ramon Road (5.5 miles). Turn right onto Bob Hope

Drive (5 miles). Turn left into Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa.

FROM ONTARIO AIRPORT (ONT)

Exiting the airport, turn left onto Archibald Avenue (0.2 mile). Merge onto I-10 Eastbound (75 miles). Take I-10 East and

exit Bob Hope Drive (5 miles). Turn left into Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa.

FROM ORANGE COUNTY-JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT (SNA)

Exiting the airport, stay straight to go onto Michelson Drive (0.1 mile). Turn left onto MacArthur Boulevard (0.4 miles).

Merge onto I-405 North toward Long Beach (0.6 mile). Merge onto CA-55 North via Exit 9A toward Riverside (12 miles).

Merge onto CA-91 East toward Riverside (31 miles). Merge onto CA-60 East toward Indio (23 miles). Merge onto I-10

East (37 miles). Take I-10 East and exit Bob Hope Drive (5 miles). Turn left into Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa.

FROM LOS ANGELES AIRPORT (LAX)

Exiting the airport, merge onto South Sepulveda Boulevard toward I-105 East (0.7 mile). Merge onto I-105 East

(17miles). Merge onto I-605 North (13 miles). Merge onto I-10 East (100 miles). Take I-10 East and exit Bob Hope Drive

(5 miles). Turn left into Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa.