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 three days, February 12-14, 2024, fellows will gain a better understanding of the intertwined roles of these clinical specialties.
Fellows at CARVE is held in conjunction with the 16th Annual CARVE Conference, bringing all of the insights and interactivity of CARVE to fellows in training. Real-life cases and real-world data explore what matters most—optimal clinical care for patients with vascular disease.
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
- A mentor, selected based on your interests, to share their perspective
Who is the audience?
This is an invitation-only program for senior residents/fellows training in vascular surgery, interventional radiology, and interventional cardiology. A demographically diverse group of approximately 25 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 15 minutes.
- Participating Fellows will be entered into a drawing to win one of several prizes.
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, 2-3 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. CARVE representatives will help facilitate dinner reservations.
What is the case competition?
An anticipated highlight of the program is the “Cutting-edge Cases” competition. 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 to two minutes of questioning by a panel of judges.
- After every Fellow has presented their case, the judges deliberate and will announce the top two case presentations.
- Prizes will be awarded after the two finalists present their cases to the full CARVE audience.
- 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.
What is the mentorship program?
Following the success of the mentorship program in previous years, Fellows will participate in a unique experience to share candid conversations with a senior CARVE participant or faculty member. Fellows and mentors will be paired based on specialty, desired career paths, and mutual interests. Mentors and Fellows will be given time during a dinner reception to meet and socialize in a relaxed environment, focusing on job search, career pitfalls, networking, and making the leap from Fellow to Attending.
Program Details
Program Sponsor
Fellows at CARVE is sponsored by the Minneapolis Radiology and Vascular Research Foundation.
Program Co-chairs
- Chris Stampe, MD
- Chris McAnich, MD
When is Fellows at CARVE?
Fellows at CARVE will take place February 12-14, 2024.
Where is the program held?
The Grand Summit Hotel will host the Fellows at CARVE. Lodging will be provided at the Silverado Hotel for the conference nights, February 12-14, for participating Fellows
How is conference travel handled?
Air travel and ground transportation will be arranged by individual Fellows. Fellows will be provided a maximum $600 travel allowance upon completion of the course, participation in the technology showcase, industry dinner, and case competition, and submission of air and ground receipts.
Salt Lake City International Airport is the closest commercial airport – just 30 miles – from the Grand Summit Hotel.
Fellows should plan to arrive in Park City on Monday, February 12, to participate in the Monday night welcome reception.
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 Tuesday, February 13, from 1:45 pm–5:00 pm, 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
What are the sponsorship levels and what do they include?
Platinum—$40,000
- Premium exhibit space with two 6-foot draped tables
- Conference registration for unlimited representatives
- Unlimited participation in Welcome Reception
- Recognition in CARVE conference materials
- Recognition on CARVE registrant lanyard
- Request to host dinner for approximately 2-4 Fellows on Wednesday, February 14
Gold level—$30,000
- Preferred showcase space with two (2) 6-foot draped tables
- Conference registration for 6 representatives
- Participation in Welcome Reception
- Recognition in Fellows at CARVE Conference materials
- Request to host dinner for approximately 2-3 Fellows on Wednesday, February 14
Silver level—$20,000
- Showcase space with one 6-foot draped table
- Conference registration for up to 4 representatives
- Participation in Welcome Reception
- Recognition in Fellows at CARVE Conference materials
- Request to host dinner for approximately 2-3 Fellows on Wednesday, February 14
Bronze level—$10,000
- Showcase space with one 6-foot draped table
- Conference registration for 2 representatives
- Participation in Welcome Reception
- Recognition in Fellows at CARVE Conference materials
- Request to host dinner for approximately 1-3 Fellows on Wednesday, February 14
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:
Grand Summit Hotel
4000 Canyons Resort Drive
Park City, UT 84098
435-615-8040
When can exhibitors set up?
Participants in the Technology Showcase may set up at the Grand Summit Hotel at 9:30 am Tuesday, February 13.
Please note the Grand Summit Hotel 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 5:00 pm on Tuesday, February 13. If participating in CARVE, participants may be asked to move the display table within the same room
When are the Industry Dinners?
Participants are requested to host a dinner meeting on the evening of Wednesday, February 14, for 1-4 Fellows, dependent on the exhibit level.
Exhibitor Technology Showcase Application
Interested in participating in the Fellows at CARVE Technology Showcase? Contact Joan Stone at jstone@mplsrad.com.
How can I apply to exhibit?
Please complete the Technology Showcase Application and submit payment by December 15, 2023.
This application is for the Technology Showcase at Fellows at CARVE, February 12-14, 2024. To exhibit at CARVE 2024, a separate application is required.
Exhibitor Terms and Conditions
Any damages to the Grand Summit Hotel (Hotel), to Fellows at Clinically Relevant Vascular & Endovascular Surgery Conference (Fellows at CARVE), to Minneapolis Radiology & Vascular Research 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 Hotels, Fellows at 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.
Cancellation Policy
The Foundation negotiates reduced room rates at our Fellows at CARVE Conference host Hotels. We encourage registered exhibitors to utilize the room blocks while considering cancellation deadlines in the block contracts. Room reservations are the sole responsibility of each industry attendee. Fellows at CARVE is unable to assist attendees with any adjustments to their hotel reservations. All hotel room cancellations (full or partial, no-shows or early departures) will be subject to the deposit and cancellation policies at the time of the reservation.