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Essentials of Vascular Ultrasound with the Experts:
An Immersive Experience

Saturday, November 7–Sunday, November 8, 2026

National Union Building |Virtual

918 F St NW, Washington, DC

ATTEND IN PERSON | VIRTUAL

Saturday, November 7, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (ET)

Sunday, November 8, 8:00 am – 1:10 pm (ET)

Earn up to 13.0 CME credits with live models and simulators

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Course Overview

An in-person course designed to help clinicians strengthen and refine their knowledge and skills in vascular ultrasound. Led by expert faculty, this immersive activity provides practical instruction in carotid, extremity, and abdominal vascular ultrasound, with a focus on real-world application and clinical relevance.

Participants will review and enhance their understanding of ultrasound scanning techniques, apply diagnostic criteria, and identify key sonographic findings across a range of vascular studies. Special emphasis will be placed on accurate interpretation and the creation of clear, structured reports that support clinical decision-making. Whether you're building foundational skills or looking to reinforce existing competencies, this course offers a valuable opportunity to stay current with evolving best practices in vascular imaging.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

Enhance their ability to perform vascular ultrasound using appropriate techniques.
Apply current diagnostic criteria to identify common and clinically significant vascular pathologies.
Identify key sonographic findings that support accurate interpretation of vascular ultrasound exams.
Produce clear, accurate, and clinically useful reports that effectively communicate ultrasound findings and guide patient care.
Recognize opportunities to improve consistency and quality in the performance and reporting of vascular ultrasound across different practice settings.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for sonographers, technologists, cardiologists, radiologists, vascular surgeons, and other health care providers. The course is also designed to meet the needs of both early-career professionals and experienced clinicians.

Course Director

John Stephen Pellerito, MD, FACR, FAIUM, FSRU
Vice Chairman
Department of Radiology, Northwell Health
Professor of Radiology and Science Education
Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
Manhasset, NY

Dr. John S. Pellerito is Professor of Radiology and Science Education at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and Vice Chairman of the Department of Radiology at Northwell Health. He also serves as the Director of the Peripheral Vascular Laboratory at Northwell Health. Dr. Pellerito is Co-Director of the SONICS ultrasound program at the medical school and Program Director for the Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program. He also serves as Medical Director for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Northwell Health and Cardiovascular Sonography program at Molloy College. Dr. Pellerito graduated from New York University before receiving his M.D. from Albany Medical College. He served as faculty at Yale-New Haven Hospital before his current positions at Northwell Health. He is the co-editor of Introduction to Vascular Ultrasonography, in its 7th edition. He is the author of multiple original articles and book chapters. Dr. Pellerito is in great demand as a speaker both nationally and internationally and held multiple editorial appointments including Radiology, RadioGraphics and Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine. He was a board examiner for the American Board of Radiology. He is President-Elect for the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) and currently President for the Board of Directors for the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission for Vascular Testing (IAC).

Expert Faculty

George Berdejo, BA, RVT, FSVU
Laurence Needleman, MD

Thomas Jefferson Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Laurence Needleman is a Professor of Radiology of the Department of Radiology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA. He trained at Cornell University with Elias Kazam and did fellowship at Thomas Jefferson. He was the second director after Barry B. Goldberg. He has been a member of AIUM and a fellow for decades.
Margarita V. Revzin, MD, MS, FACR, FAIUM, FSRU, FSAR

Associate Professor/ Radiology
Yale
New Haven, Connecticut

Margarita V Revzin, MD, MS, currently serves as an Associate Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at the Yale University School of Medicine.  In addition to her expertise in vascular, abdominal, and gynecologic ultrasound, and emergency medicine, she brings vast experience in the field of radiologic education.
After receiving her Bachelor of Arts and Master’s Degrees in Biology from New York University, Dr. Revzin received her MD degree from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine.  She completed an internship in Internal Medicine at Westchester County Medical Center, NY, a residency in Diagnostic Radiology at Northwell University/Health System in Manhasset, NY, and a fellowship in Abdominal and Interventional Imaging at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.  Dr. Revzin is certified in Diagnostic Radiology by the American Board of Radiology, is a fellow of the Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound (SRU), AIUM, SAR, and ACR.
Dr. Revzin began her academic radiology career in 2009 as a clinical instructor at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA.  In 2010, she joined the Yale University School of Medicine, where she currently maintains her appointment as an Assistant Professor of Radiology.
Dr. Revzin has received more than 50 awards including the RSNA Honored Educator Award x 4, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the RSNA, for contributions to medical educational in the field of Radiology.
Dr. Revzin has published over 120 peer reviewed articles, book chapters, original research, and has presented a number of scientific and educational exhibits.  She is a frequently requested speaker.
Dr. Revzin is currently serving on multiple national committees for organizations, such as the RSNA, AIUM, SRU, SAR, ARRA, NERRS, and ACR. She is currently a President of New England Roentgen Ray Society.
She is also currently conducting several research projects in the fields of vascular, general, and gynecological ultrasound.
R. Eugene Zierler, M.D.

Professor of Surgery
University of Washington School of Medicine
Medical Director, D. E. Strandness Jr. Vascular Laboratory
University of Washington Medical Center and
Harborview Medical Center
Seattle, Washington

R. Eugene Zierler, MD, is Professor of Surgery at the University of Washington and Medical Director of the D. E. Strandness, Jr. Vascular Laboratory at University of Washington Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. He received an MD degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and completed a General Surgery residency at the University of British Columbia and a Vascular Surgery fellowship at the University of Washington. Dr. Zierler joined the University of Washington faculty in 1984 and has been involved in a series of projects based on the use of ultrasonic duplex scanning for screening and follow-up of vascular problems, including carotid artery disease, lower extremity arterial disease, surveillance of vein bypass grafts, deep vein thrombosis, and renal artery disease. He has served on the Board of Directors of Inteleos, a certification organization that includes the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography and the Alliance for Physician Certification and Advancement, and he is a Past-President of the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories. In his non-medical life, he is a guitar player and singer-songwriter.

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