Dates and Location
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Doubletree By Hilton Hotel in South Burlington, Vermont
The Vascular and Cardiac Forum this year will provide primary care, internal medicine, urgent care, and physical therapy providers with education about a variety of vascular and cardiac conditions. The objectives are to improve accuracy and timeliness of the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions and efficiently use expert consultation in a value-based environment.
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Conference Information
Agenda
Agenda
7:30-8:00 AM Conference Check-in, Breakfast and Exhibitors
8:00-8:45 The Value of Exercise in the Treatment of PAD and the Use of Technology/Wearable Devices
Sherrie Khadanga, MD
8:45-9:30 Review of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists
Pawel Lasocha, MSPharm, AAHIVP, BC-ADM, BCPS, CDCES
9:30-10:00 UVM Stroke Center Update
Christopher Commichau, MD
10:00-10:15 Break and Exhibitors
10:15-11:00 Blood Sugar and Beyond: Optimizing Antihyperglycemic Therapy for Vascular Health
Kate Shaper, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
11:00-11:45 Lipid-lowering Therapy and the Prevention of atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: Updates Across the Spectrom of Prevention
Kramer, Wahlberg, MD
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM Wound Care in the Ambulatory Setting
Gwen Eckley, BSN, RN, CWCN
12:15-1:15 Lunch and Exhibitors
1:15-1:45 The Approach to Leg Edema: Challenges for the Provider and the Patient
Julie Lahiri, MD
1:15-2:15 Big Vessel, Big Progress: Update on the UVM Center for Aortic Diseases
Caitlyn King, RN, BSN
2:15-3:00 Use of Generative AI for Vascular Disease: Round 2
Daniel Bertges, MD
3:00-3:15 Break and Exhibitors
3:15-3:45 Transitioning the Hypertensive Patient with Aortic Dissection from the Hospital to Home
Joshua Price, MD
3:45-4:15 Pros and Cons of ABI Screening for Asymptomatic Peripheral Arterial Disease
Nathan Patel, MD
4:15-5:00 The Nuts and Bolts of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting from A-Z
Fuyuki Hirashima, MD
5:00 PM Conference Adjourn
Pricing
| Registrant Types: | Regular Registration | Late Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Physician, Advanced Practice Professional | $145 | $170 |
| Nurse, Physical Therapist, Radiologic Technologist | $125 | $150 |
| Other Health Professionals | $125 | $150 |
| Student | $25 | $25 |
Lodging
Lodging
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel
870 Williston Road, South Burlington, Vermont
Individual guest reservations may be made online or by calling 800-445-8667
Accreditation
Accreditation
Accreditation Details Coming Soon!
In support of improving patient care, The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Meeting Disclaimer: Regarding written materials and information received, written or otherwise, during this Conference, the scientific views, statements, and recommendations expressed during this activity represent those of the authors and speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the University of Vermont.