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Endovascular Techniques for Fellows

This invitation-only course in neuroendovascular surgical techniques provides a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience in the treatment of neurovascular disorders.

The one-and-a-half-day course, geared toward fellows presently enrolled in a neuroendovascular fellowship, will provide training from renowned faculty in advanced neuroendovascular techniques using animal models and simulators.

Fellows will learn technique and complication avoidance in the treatment of AVMs, aneurysms, carotid stenosis and acute stroke therapy. Also included is didactic sessions on technology, devices and career advice.

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:

  • Apply advanced technique for the treatment of aneurysms, AVM’s, carotid stenosis and acute thrombolysis for stroke and perform them on an animal and simulation model.
  • Describe complication avoidance in the treatment of complex cerebrovascular disease.
  • Discuss the latest tools used in endovascular therapy, including stents, coils, glue and stroke devices as well as future devices being developed.
  • Recognize techniques used in endovascular therapy for improved outcomes and complication avoidance.
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Course Directors

  • Mandy J. Binning, MD, FAANS
  • Lucas Elijovich, MD

Honorary Co-Directors:

  • Adam S. Arthur, MD, MPH, FAANS, FACS,
  • Erol Veznedaroglu, MD, FAANS, FACS, FAHA

Faculty Members

  • Ali Alaraj, MD
  • Lee Birnbaum, MD, MS
  • Mohammad Imran Chaudry, MD
  • Ed Duckworth, MD
  • Mike Froehler, MD, PhD
  • Stephan Munich, MD
  • Rudy Rahme, MD
  • Eytan Raz, MD, PhD
  • Viktor Szeder, MD, PhD, MSc, FSVIN
  • Philipp Taussky, MD

Number of Attendees (2025): 32

Next Course*

Location

Medical Education & Research Institute (MERI) Lab
Memphis, TN

Dates

November 13-15, 2026

Industry Partners

The NREF is grateful to our industry partners for their support of the 2025 Neuroendovascular Surgery Techniques Course for Fellows.

  • Balt
  • Medtronic
  • Microvention
  • Penumbra
  • Q’apel
  • Stryker
  • Cerenovous
  • Methodist Hospital
  • Mivi
  • Rapid Medical
  • Scientia
  • Viz.ai

*Invitation-only