Harvard CLINICAL APPROACH TO VASCULAR ULTRASOUND AND REGISTERED PHYSICIAN IN VASCULAR INTERPRETATION (RPVI) PREP course 2022

Overview

The Harvard CLINICAL APPROACH TO VASCULAR ULTRASOUND AND REGISTERED PHYSICIAN IN VASCULAR INTERPRETATION (RPVI) PREP COURSE 2022 provides comprehensive on-demand education focused on vascular ultrasound techniques and RPVI exam preparation. This course was originally delivered virtually, offering detailed instruction on vascular imaging fundamentals, practical case studies, and laboratory management perspectives relevant to vascular specialists.

On-demand thoracic & vascular surgery education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Agenda

This curriculum covers key topics in vascular ultrasound imaging and diagnostic interpretation, delivered through a series of expert-led sessions. The agenda includes foundational principles, peripheral arterial and venous studies, surveillance techniques, case presentations, and insights into laboratory program development and RPVI exam strategies.

• Introduction — Anahita Dua, MD, MS, MBA; Scott Manchester, RVT, BA, MA; Piotr Sobieszczyk, MD
• Understanding the Ultrasound Machine — Scott Manchester, RVT, BA, MA
• Basics of Physics in Vascular Imaging — Traci B. Fox, EdD, RT(R), RDMS, RVT
• Peripheral Arterial Studies – UPPER — Ido Weinberg, MD
• Peripheral Arterial Studies – LOWER — Shipra Arya, MD
• Extremity Case Studies, Pearls, Tricks, and Techniques — Jill Sommerset, RVT
• Panel Discussion
• The Role of the Vascular Laboratory in Diagnosis of Renal and Mesenteric Artery Disease — Michael Jaff, MD
• Carotid Duplex Ultrasonography — Michael Jaff, MD
• Subclavian and Vertebral Ultrasonography — Umberto Campia, MD
• Cerebrovascular Intracranial (Transcranial Doppler) — Sarah LaRose Michaud, RVT
• High Yield Pathologies Tested on the Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) — Alaska Pendleton, MD
• Panel Discussion
• Extremity Bypass Graft Surveillance Using Ultrasound — Mark Conrad, MD
• Endovascular Stent Graft Surveillance – Aortic — Jordan Stern, MD
• Dialysis Access Surveillance and Case Presentations — Viviane Seki-Sassaki, MD, RVT, RDMS, RP
• Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access and Peripheral Interventions — Srini Tummala, MD
• Panel Discussion
• Venous Ultrasound 1 – Venous Insufficiency, Ultrasound in Office Based Venous Procedures — Julianne Stoughton, MD
• Venous Ultrasound 2 – Venous Thrombosis/Obstruction, Pelvic Congestion Syndrome — Ann Marie Kupinski, PhD, RVT, RDMS, FS
• The Lower Extremity Venous Ultrasound Exam: A Practical Approach — Drena Root, RVT
• Transcranial Doppler (TCD) Case Presentations — Scott Silverman, MD
• Carotid Arterial Case Presentations — Glen LaMuraglia, MD
• Subclavian & Vertebral Arterial Case Presentations — Yongsheng Li, MD, RVT
• Peripheral Artery and Bypass Graft Case Presentations — Caitlin Hicks, MD; Hiba Juboori, RVT
• Aortic Graft Ultrasound Case Presentations — Jeniann Yi, MD
• How to Build a Vascular Ultrasound Lab Program – Medical Director Perspective — Michael Jaff, MD
• How to Build a Vascular Ultrasound Lab Program – Technical Director Perspective — Drena Root, RVT
• Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) Exam: Pearls to Passing — Gabriela Velazquez, MD
• Panel Discussion
• Wrap up — Anahita Dua, MD, MS, MBA

Speakers

• Anahita Dua, MD, MS, MBA
• Scott Manchester, RVT, BA, MA
• Piotr Sobieszczyk, MD
• Traci B. Fox, EdD, RT(R), RDMS, RVT
• Ido Weinberg, MD
• Shipra Arya, MD
• Jill Sommerset, RVT
• Michael Jaff, MD
• Umberto Campia, MD
• Sarah LaRose Michaud, RVT
• Alaska Pendleton, MD
• Mark Conrad, MD
• Jordan Stern, MD
• Viviane Seki-Sassaki, MD, RVT, RDMS, RP
• Srini Tummala, MD
• Julianne Stoughton, MD
• Ann Marie Kupinski, PhD, RVT, RDMS, FS
• Drena Root, RVT
• Scott Silverman, MD
• Glen LaMuraglia, MD
• Yongsheng Li, MD, RVT
• Caitlin Hicks, MD
• Hiba Juboori, RVT
• Jeniann Yi, MD
• Gabriela Velazquez, MD

Target Audience

This course is designed for vascular surgeons, radiologists, sonographers, internists, and other healthcare professionals involved in vascular ultrasound interpretation and those preparing for the Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) certification exam. It is also relevant for vascular laboratory directors and technical staff seeking to enhance their practical knowledge and clinical skills.

Why This Topic Matters

The Harvard CLINICAL APPROACH TO VASCULAR ULTRASOUND AND REGISTERED PHYSICIAN IN VASCULAR INTERPRETATION (RPVI) PREP COURSE 2022 addresses core competencies in vascular ultrasound, supporting clinicians in strengthening their diagnostic accuracy and interpretation confidence in a specialized clinical setting. Vascular ultrasound plays a crucial role in noninvasive vascular assessment, and expertise in this area underpins effective patient management in vascular medicine and surgery.

Available through MedHub Central, this course provides accessible, detailed education tailored to the evolving needs of vascular specialists. Its comprehensive content supports professional development within the field of thoracic and vascular surgery, radiology, and internal medicine.