Excellence in Interventional Cardiology (EIC 2023)
24th Excellence in Interventional Cardiology (EIC 2023) Dec. 7-9, 2023
EIC 2022 was a huge success, so great to see everyone in person! This year’s program will be held on Dec. 7 (evening) and ending Dec. 9 (evening).
The perfect winter location, where you can meet with leaders in Interventional Cardiology, both nationally and internationally.
Take this opportunity to learn about new techniques and discuss important issues and the latest controversies.
Interactive sessions throughout the program. Case presentations that are brought in by participants each afternoon.
Ground Transportation Options:
For those of you booking flights please check the following sites for ground transportation from YVR to Whistler before booking flights to co-ordinate the best times.
Ridebooker: https://www.ridebooker.com/
PROGRAM
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2022
19:30 – 22:30
Registration & Welcome Address
(Empress Room)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2022
07:00 – 07:30 WORKING BREAKFAST
AM Session
Empress Room
Chairpersons:
Eric Cohen, MD – Toronto, ON
Ron Carere, MD – Vancouver, BC
07:30 – 07:45
OPENING REMARKS & INTRODUCTIONS
07:45 – 09:15
Opening with an Occlusion CTO Mini Symposium
(Organized by Ram Vijayaraghavan)
07:45 – 08:15
100% can’t get any worse
Evidence for CTO intervention
Harindra Wijeysundera, MD – Toronto, ON
08:15 – 08:45
Choosing wisely – Antegrade wire escalation
Sanjit Jolly, MD – Hamilton, ON
08:45 – 09:15
You ought to know. CTO skills for non-CTO docs
Ram Vijayaraghavan, MD – Toronto, ON
09:15 – 09:45
Dying to get in The cath lab and out of
hospital cardiac arrest
Michael Tsang, MD – Hamilton, ON
09:45 – 10:15
Getting to know a coronary artery
Imaging and physiology
Erick Schampaert, MD– Montreal, QC
Matthew Sibbald, MD – Hamilton, ON
10:30 – 14:30
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
PM Session
Empress Room
14:30 – 15:00
REFRESHMENTS
15:00 – 15:30
Job action at it’s finest. From undergrads to fellows:
Teaching the nuances of coronary disease
George Christakis, MD – Toronto, ON
15:30 – 16:00
Sea of green. Sustainability and the cath lab
Eric Cohen, MD – Toronto, ON
Chairpersons:
Colin Barry, MD & Alexander Dick, MD
16:00 – 17:45
CASE PRESENTATIONS:
FOCUS ON CORONARY CASES
18:30 – 21:00
DINNER – Quattro Restaurant
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2022
07:00 – 07:30
WORKING BREAKFAST
AM Session
Empress Room
Chairpersons:
Ron Carere, MD – Vancouver, BC
Eric Cohen, MD – Toronto, ON
07:30 – 09:00
FANTASTIC VOYAGE: A Tour of the Valves
07:30 – 07:50
Aortic – Reducing risky business
Janine Eckstein, MD – Saskatoon, SK
07:50 – 08:10
Mitral – Now for something completely different
Peter Skarsgard, MD – Vancouver, ON
08:10 – 08:30
Pulmonic – First and often forgotten
Ron Carere, MD – Vancouver, BC
08:30 – 08:50
Tricuspid – Easy to get to. Tough to treat!
Robert Boone, MD – Vancouver, BC
08:50 – 09:15
Tour of the Valves: Discussion, Q & A
09:15 – 09:45
Hitting a Grand Sham:The challenges of procedural RCTs
Sanjit Jolly, MD – Hamilton, ON
09:45 – 10:15
Short and sweet: EIC/Whistler Quick Hits I
Eric Cohen, MD – Toronto, ON
Simon Robinson, MD – Victoria, BC
10:30 – 14:30
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
PM Session Empress Room
14:30 – 15:00
REFRESHMENTS
15:00 – 15:30
Still short and sweet: EIC/Whistler Quick Hits II
Patrick Teefy, MD – London, ON
James Velianou, MD – Hamilton, ON
15:30 – 16:00
Not always textbook!
Coaching and mentoring each other
Don Palisaitis, MD – Montreal, QC
Chairpersons:
Jackie Saw, MD & Matthew Sibbald, MD
16:00 – 17:50
CASE PRESENTATIONS:
STRUCTURAL PROCEDURES AND
EQUIPMENT CHALLENGES
17:50 – 18:00
Closing Remarks
CO-DIRECTORS
Ron Carere, MD
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Eric Cohen, MD
Toronto, ON, Canada
GUEST FACULTY 2022
Robert Boone, MD
Vancouver, BC
George Christakis, MD
Toronto, ON
Janine Eckstein, MD
Saskatoon, SK
Sanjit Jolly, MD
Hamilton, ON
Don Palisaitis, MD
Montreal, QC
Simon Robinson, MD
Victoria, BC
Erick Schampaert, MD
Montreal, QC
Matthew Sibbald, MD
Hamilton, ON
Peter Skarsgard, MD
Vancouver, BC
Patrick Teefy, MD
London, ON
Michael Tsang, MD
Hamilton, ON
James Velianou, MD
Hamilton, ON
Ram Vijayaraghavan, MD
Toronto, ON
Harindra Wijeysundera, MD
Regina, SK
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ACCOMMODATIONS
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler is located approximately 2 1/2 hours north of Vancouver Airport. The reduced conference rate at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler is $309.00 for a Fairmont deluxe slopeside view room, and $449.00 for a Gold Floor room, plus applicable taxes these rates will be applicable 2 days prior to the meeting and 2 days following the meeting. Please contact Xpertize at 514-696-6699 for additional room types and rates. This rate will be available until November 11, 2022, and after this date, on a space available basis at current rates. We encourage you to reserve early to guarantee room rate and availability. Hotel cancellation policy: If cancelled 7 days prior to arrival date, no charges will apply.
TUITION FEES
On or before September 1, 2022
Physicians – $300.00
Residents/Fellows – $200.00
After September 1, 2022
Physicians – $500.00
Residents/Fellows/Nurses – $350.00
Full payment must accompany registration. Tuition fee includes the cost of instruction, course kit, welcome reception, breakfast as well as a hearty afternoon break during sessions and Friday evening dinner. Pre-registration is recommended.
When entering registration amount please enter the amount e.g. 000.00 there should be no $ sign and must have the decimal point.
REGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICY
A refund will be granted for cancellations received in writing or by telephone. There is a $50.00 processing fee. No refund will be granted on or after November 15, 2019.
