2025 University of Florida International Aortic Symposium

UF’s International Aortic Symposium consists of nine sessions and includes presentations, expert speakers, and extended panel discussions with active audience participation on topics such as aortic valves, aortic root, ascending arch, aortic dissections, aorto-iliac aneurysms and associated occlusive disease, and mesenteric artery disease, ischemia & revascularization.

1. Evaluate the treatment options for patients with aortic disease based on current research presented at this conference.
2. Prepare an appropriate plan of care for patients with aortic disease based on clinical presentation.
3. Describe the radiographic features of patients with aortic disease.

The University of Florida College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation

The University of Florida College of Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 17.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Board of Surgery

Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

Cancellation Policy
Written refund requests must be received on or before Tuesday, November 4th, 2025. A $25 processing fee will be deducted from refund requests. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER Tuesday, November 4th, 2025. Substitutions are allowed with advance notice. Refund and/or substitution requests must be received in writing by email.
In the event of postponement or cancellation, a full refund will be given. The University of Florida is not responsible for travel arrangements, travel fees, or any expenses incurred by you as a result of such a cancellation. If the University of Florida cancels this event, you will be contacted at the email address you provided, so please be sure to provide a valid email address.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

University of Florida College of Medicine adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. All individuals in a position to control a CME activity's content, including faculty, planners, reviewers, and/or others, must disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies (commercial interests). Conflict of interest information for the CME Advisory Committee members can be found on the following website: https://cme.ufl.edu/disclosure. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

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Abstract Poster Submission Guidelines

• Authors may submit an unlimited number of abstracts.
• Abstracts must be written in English and submitted via the symposium web page. Submissions via fax or email will not be accepted.
• The abstract text is limited to 2,600 characters, excluding titles, authors, institutions, tables, and images.
• The maximum file size for images is 4MB.
• Abstracts should include key study details: background/aim, methods, results, and conclusions.
• Drug names must align with international nomenclature.
• Submissions may include:
  • Original Research
  • Video Presentations
  • Novel Case Reports
  • Innovative Technology Applications
  • “How I Do It” Contributions

• The symposium’s planning committee will select abstracts for moderated poster presentations and will determine the top two abstracts for featured presentation on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The selected authors will receive complimentary registration for the 2026 University of Florida International Aortic Symposium in December 2026.
• Revisions will not be accepted, so ensure accuracy before submission.
• Abstracts must be submitted by October 30, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered. Submission acknowledges consent for abstracts to be published in the official program.
• Authors will receive acceptance or rejection notifications via email no later than November 4, 2025.
• Presenting authors must be registered participants in the University of Florida International Aortic Symposium. Registration must be completed by November 14, 2025, to guarantee inclusion in the program and scheduling for presentation.
• Presenting authors must submit full disclosure forms before the symposium. They may not be employees of ineligible companies if the abstract content relates to their employer’s business line or products.
• All expenses (e.g., registration, airfare, lodging) related to submission and presentation are the responsibility of the presenter.

Case Video Submission Guidelines

• Each case video submission must be accompanied by a typed abstract.
• All video submissions that are accepted should be accompanied by a physical poster.
• Case videos may be no longer than 10 minutes.
• Live English narration is required for all submissions; videos without narration will not be considered.
• The maximum initial file size is 115MB. If accepted, authors may submit a larger file size for presentation.
• Acceptable video formats: MOV, MP4, WMV.
• Title slides are optional, but they must not include author names or institutions.
• Authors are responsible for providing their own laptops and monitors; the conference will supply tables and electricity.
• All expenses (e.g., registration, airfare, lodging) related to submission and presentation are the responsibility of the presenter.