2026 Call for Abstracts is Now Open!

WVS is seeking original scientific abstracts for the 2026 program to support the society mission of promoting education, research, advocacy and leadership in the art and science of compassionate vascular health in the Western United States, Canada, and the Pacific Rim.

Submission Deadline is April 3, 2026 at 11:59pm PST

Excellence and Innovation in Vascular Surgery

Serving the Western United States, Canada, and the Pacific Rim

Annual Meeting

Annual Meeting

See the program and registration details for the 2026 meeting.

September 26-29, 2026

41st Western Vascular Society Annual Meeting

Join us at the stunning Fairmont Chateau Whistler, BC and explore the future of Vascular Surgery with colleagues, experts and industry partners.

Registration

Annual Meeting Registration Now Open!

  • WVS Active Member
    $425
  • Non-Member Physician
    $475
  • Non-MD Allied Health Professional
    $325
  • Resident or Fellow
    $200
  • Medical Student
    Free

A Message from our President

David Rigberg, MD

Program Director, Integrated Vascular Residency and Fellowship, UCLA
Clinical Professor of Surgery, UCLA Gonda School of Medicine

I’m delighted to invite you to join us for the 41st Annual Meeting of the Western Vascular Society, taking place September 26–29, 2026, at the beautiful Fairmont Chateau Whistler in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. This year’s meeting will be a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, share new ideas, and celebrate the continued growth and impact of our society.

2025-2026 WVS President Dr. David Rigberg