Program Overview
Fellows at CARVE, an innovative educational program designed specifically for vascular surgery, interventional radiology and cardiology fellows, and senior-level residents, promotes the spirit of cross-collaboration so important in clinical practice. Over the course of the conference, fellows will gain a better understanding of the intertwined roles of these clinical specialties.
The Fellows program at the 19th Annual CARVE Conference brings the conference’s hallmark insights and interactivity to physicians in training with dedicated sessions.
The well-rounded program, designed specifically for fellows and residents, includes:
- Compelling lectures, panel discussions, debates
- Abundant networking opportunities
- A hands-on, interactive technology showcase
- ‘Cutting-edge Cases’ presented by fellows and residents
Who is the audience?
This is an invitation-only program for senior residents/fellows training in vascular surgery, interventional radiology, and interventional cardiology. A group of approximately 20 Fellows will be invited to participate in the program.
What is the program format?
This program features lectures supplemented with expert panel discussions, debates, and networking opportunities to allow interactive learning and an in-depth understanding of the program’s core concepts.
What is the technology showcase?
Exhibitors have the unique opportunity to present and demonstrate their innovations during a hands-on industry technology showcase with extensive one-on-one with Fellows. Fellows will be encouraged to interact with all exhibitors.
- In a structured fashion, Fellows will rotate to each booth where they will have exposure to featured devices and technology.
- Each rotation will last approximately 10 minutes.
What are the industry dinners?
As all attendees will come from different areas of training and specialties, we aim to provide exposure to technology and devices they may not have seen or heard of in the past. In addition to the technology exhibition, 1-3 Fellows will be paired up with an organization they may not have had much exposure to during their training thus far. Each participating industry organization will then be responsible for continuing conversation over dinner. Industry will be responsible for making dinner reservations.
What are the case presentations?
In addition to attending lectures and the technology exhibition, each Fellow must present a short case to qualify for lodging and travel reimbursement.
- Each Fellow will be prepared with one case presentation where an unexpected complication or unusual solution occurred.
- Fellows will have five minutes to present their case, followed by up a five minute panel discussion.
- All cases presented must be endovascular or hybrid (open surgical and endovascular) arterial or venous in nature.
- Coronary or open surgical cases will be disqualified.
Program Details
Program Sponsor
This activity is jointly sponsored by Global Education Group and The VIVA Foundation. With the support of industry, educational grants are provided to participants to cover fellows lodging and travel allowance.
When is Fellows at CARVE?
Fellows at CARVE will take place February 14-17, 2027.
Where is the program held?
The Viewline Resort will host the Fellows at CARVE. Lodging will be provided at the resort for the conference nights, February 14-17, for participating Fellows.
Fellows should plan to arrive in Snowmass on Saturday, February 13 or the morning of Sunday, February 14 to participate in Sunday’s sessions.
What attire is appropriate?
The recommended attire for the Fellows at CARVE is casual to business casual.
Corporate Participation
Medical device companies are invited to participate in Fellows at CARVE and showcase their innovations during a hands-on industry Technology Showcase. Held on Sunday, February 14, the session offers extensive opportunities for one-on-one interactions with Fellows. This opportunity is separate and distinct from the CARVE Conference Program.
Past corporate participation
- Abbott EndoVascular
- BD Bard
- Boston Scientific
- Cardiovascular Systems
- Cook Medical
- Endologix
- Inari
- Medtronic
- Penumbra
- Shockwave
- Silkroad
- Terumo Medical
- TriVascular
- WL Gore & Associates
What are the sponsorship levels and what do they include?
Gold level—$25,000+
- Preferred showcase space with two (2) 6-foot draped tables
- Conference registration for 3 representatives
- Participation in Welcome Reception
- Recognition in Fellows at CARVE Conference materials
- Request to host dinner for approximately 2-3 Fellows
Silver level—$12,500 – $24,999
- Showcase space with one 6-foot draped table
- Conference registration for up to 2 representatives
- Participation in Welcome Reception
- Recognition in Fellows at CARVE Conference materials
- Request to host dinner for approximately 1-2 Fellows
Bronze level—$5,000 – $12,499
- Showcase space with one 6-foot draped table
- Conference registration for 1 representatives
- Participation in Welcome Reception
- Recognition in Fellows at CARVE Conference materials
Exhibit Logistics
If you need to ship your supplies ahead of time, the hotel will accept and hold them for you. Please use the address below:
Viewline Resort Snowmass
100 Elbert Lane
Snowmass Village, CO 81615
970-923-8200
When can exhibitors set up?
Technology Showcase participants may set up displays at the Viewline Resort between 12:00 and 2:00pm on Sunday, February 14.
Please note the Viewline Resort will supply exhibitors with 6-foot draped tables.
When must exhibitors tear down?
If not participating in the separate CARVE Conference, participants are asked to pack and remove any materials at the conclusion of the Technology Showcase beginning at 4:30 pm on Sunday, February 14.
When are the Industry Dinners?
Participants are requested to host a dinner meeting on the evening of Monday, February 15 or Tuesday, February 16 for 1-3 Fellows, dependent on the exhibit level.
Exhibitor Technology Showcase Application
Interested in participating in the Fellows at CARVE Technology Showcase? Contact Madison Arpin at marpin@viva-foundation.org.
How can I apply to exhibit?
Please complete the Exhibit Application and submit payment by January 8, 2027.
This application is for both CARVE 2027 and the Technology Showcase at Fellows at CARVE. Indicate your participation preference for each to complete the application.
Exhibitor Terms and Conditions
Any damages to the Viewline Resort Snowmass (Hotel), to CARVE – Clinically Relevant Vascular & Endovascular Surgery Conference, to The VIVA Foundation (Foundation), or to the vendor’s employees, equipment or property, or to any guest or third party caused in whole, or in part, by the outside vendor, is the sole responsibility of the outside vendor. Vendors shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Hotel, CARVE, Foundation and respective officers, employees, directors, partners, agents, members and guests from and against any and all demands, claims, damages to persons or property, settlements, judgments, losses and liabilities, including without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of investigation and defense (collectively “Claims”) arising out of or caused by its own negligence or acts or omissions in connection with the conference, the use of the Hotel’s facilities or the fulfillment of its obligations under these terms and conditions.