First Annual Englewood Health Vascular Symposium

Duration: 7 hours
Credits: Earn up to 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

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

Compete. Collaborate. Innovate.

Join us for a one-of-a-kind academic event combining education, competition, and collaboration. This symposium provides a high-impact platform for medical professionals and trainees to explore innovations in vascular surgery, wound care, and podiatry.

Physicians, fellows, residents, medical students, and allied health professionals interested in vascular health and surgical specialties.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – SHOWCASE YOUR WORK

Put your expertise to the test! Fellows and residents are invited to submit and present compelling case reports, research, or case series within the following categories:

• Aortic
• Cerebrovascular
• Peripheral Vascular
• Venous and Dialysis Access
• Wound Care
• Podiatry

Demonstrate your clinical acumen, surgical strategy, and innovation before a panel of faculty judges. Compete for recognition as one of the top emerging leaders in the field.

Submission Guidelines:

• Abstracts should be no more than 350 words
• Up to 2 images may be included
• Must follow standard structure: Background, Objectives, Methods, Results, and Discussion/Conclusion
• Submission Deadline: October 17

Format:

• 5-minute presentation followed by a 2-minute Q&A

To enter, email your abstract or inquiry to: [email protected]

• 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 across disciplines

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | Registration & Networking
Poster setup and meet your competition

11:45 PM – 12:00 PM | Opening Remarks
Thomas R. Bernik, MD
Chief, Vascular Surgery;
Director, Vascular Fellowship;
Associate Director, Surgical Sciences Research Laboratory, Englewood Health;
Professor of Surgery, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Surgery

12:00 PM – 12:15 PM
Daniel K. Han, MD
Professor, Chief of Vascular Surgery, Mount Sinai Morningside
Associate Program Director, Vascular Residency and Fellowship Programs

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM | Aortic Case Presentations
MODERATORS
Dr. Thomas R. Bernik, Dr. Daniel K. Han, and Dr. Nilesh Balar

1:15 PM – 1:30 PM
William E. Beckerman, MD
Assistant Professor of Surgery;
Program Director, Vascular Surgery Integrated Residency;
Medical Co-Director, RWJUH Center for Wound Healing Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital / Rutgers Medical School

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Cerebrovascular Case Presentations
MODERATORS
Dr. Thomas R. Bernik, Dr. William Beckerman, and Dr. S. Christopher Frontario

2:30 PM – 2:35 PM | Break / Coffee Refresh

2:35 PM – 2:50 PM
Sahil A. Parikh, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine;
Director of Endovascular Services;
Director of Endovascular Fellowship Program, Columbia University Irving Medical Center / NewYork-Presbyterian

2:50 PM – 3:45 PM | Peripheral Arterial Disease Case Presentations
MODERATORS
Dr. Thomas R. Bernik, Dr. Sahil A. Parikh, and Dr. Nilesh Balar

3:45 PM – 4:00 PM
Larry A. Scher, MD
Professor of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, Vascular Surgeon
Albert Einstein College of Medicine & Montefiore Medical Center

4:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Christopher Frontario, DO
Vascular Surgeon and Director of the Vascular Lab, Englewood Health

4:15 PM – 5:00 PM | Venous & Dialysis Case Presentations
MODERATORS
Dr. Thomas R. Bernik, Dr. Larry A. Scher, and Dr. S. Christopher Frontario

5:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Adriana Gambino MS, RN, APN-C, CWCN
Wound Care APN, Outpatient, Englewood Health

5:15 PM – 5:30 PM
Nicholas J. Bevilacqua, DPM, FACFAS
North Jersey Orthopedic Specialists

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Wound Care & Podiatry Case Presentations
MODERATORS
Dr. Michael G. Cioroiu, Dr. Nicholas J. Bevilacqua, and Dr. Andrew Bloom

6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Judges' Panel Discussion & Feedback

6:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Awards Ceremony & Group Photos
Celebrate top competitors and take photos. Dinner to follow for speakers and judges.

Moderators:

• Thomas Bernik, MD
• S. Christopher Frontario, DO
• Daniel K. Han, MD
• Nilesh Balar, MD
• Andrew Bloom, DPM
• Michael Cioriou, MD
• William Beckerman, MD
• Sahil A. Parikh, MD
• Larry A. Scher, MD
• Nicholas J. Bevilacqua, DPM

Judging Panel:

• Thomas Bernik, MD
• S. Christopher Frontario, DO
• Nilesh Balar, MD
• Michael Cioroiu, MD
• Adriana Gambino, APN
• Daniel K. Han, MD
• Nakul Rao, MD
• Jaehee Cho, MD
• Andrew Bloom, DPM
• Isha Diora, DPM
• Robert Pergolizzi, PhD
• Robert J Grossi, MD
• Peter E Kagan, MD
• Massimo M. Napolitano, MD
• William Beckerman, MD
• Sahil A. Parikh, MD
• Larry A. Scher, MD
• Nicholas J. Bevilacqua, DPM
• Caron Rockman, MD

Panelists:
All presenting physicians and judges will participate in the final panel, offering insights on clinical strategy, competition performance, and key takeaways.

Free to attend — preregistration required.

For Englewood Health employees: 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, expert-led case presentations, and dynamic panel 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™.

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