Venous Thromboembolism Awareness Day - 2026 - 3/18/2026 | Conferences | Continuing Medical Education | Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University Office of Continuing Medical Education

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Conference starts in:

MART Auditorium - Stony Brook, NY

1 Day Conference March 18^th, 2026

3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit Hours

Description

This session provides a clear overview of venous thromboembolism (VTE/blood clots), including what it is, why it matters and how it can impact health. Participants will review current clinical information, key risk factors and important warning signs. The program highlights both patient-centered education and evidence‑based updates for healthcare professionals. It also emphasizes the value of multidisciplinary collaboration in improving VTE prevention and care.

Attendees will learn practical strategies to help prevent, recognize and manage VTE more effectively.

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Dates and Times

Start: 3/18/2026 9:00 AM
End: 3/18/2026 2:00 PM

Objectives

Improve awareness of VTE as a preventable cause of morbidity and mortality.
Promote evidence- based VTE prevention and management strategies.
Encourage multidisciplinary collaboration in VTE care.
Understand ultrasound testing.
Apply updated evidence to clinical decision-making in everyday practice.
Describe cutting edge approaches for the treatment of VTE.
Identify patient populations at increased risk for VTE.
Discuss evidence-based strategies for prevention and management of post-thrombotic syndrome.

Speakers

Rabih Chaer, MD
- What is on the Horizon for VTE Management
Anish Desai, MD
- PERT and Multidisciplinary Management of Acute PE
Angela Kokkosis, MD
- From Guidelines to Breakthroughs: A Practical Update on VTE
Daniel Ohngemach, MD
- Risk Stratification in Acute PRE: How to Determine Who Will Benefit from Intervention and How to Treat Them in Time
Matthew Pergamo, MD
- Phlebolymphedema: The Overlooked End-Stage of Chronic Venous Disease
Lucyna Price, MD
- Venous Thromboembolism in Special Populations: Unique Risks and Management
Kristan Probeck, NP
- Beyond the Hospital Stay: Post Discharge VTE Risk and Patient Safety
Apostolos Tassiopoulos, MD
- Post-Thrombotic Syndrome (PTS): Diagnosis and Contemporary Management

Location

MART Auditorium
Lauterbur Drive
Stony Brook, NY 11794

Accreditation

The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ^™. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.