The Program

2026 applications open May 7.

The Physicians-in-Training program at VIVA and The VEINS offers a series of fellows & residents sessions designed to enhance your skill set as a vascular specialist and personal growth as an early-career professional.

Throughout the week, participants connect with faculty, industry leaders, and peers — gaining firsthand exposure to cutting-edge technologies and innovative approaches shaping the future of vascular care.

Highlights include:

  • Face-Off Competition: A showcase of original research and challenging cases, with finalists presenting in the Spotlight Theater on VIVA’s final day.

  • Poster Display: Engaging presentations from trainees highlighting new ideas and clinical insights.

  • Industry Session: Exclusive access to commercial supporters for in-depth discussions on emerging technologies and real-world applications.

Interested in joining the 2026 Physicians-in-Training cohort? Reach out to dcasey@viva-foundation.org to learn more about future opportunities.

Congratulations to the 2025 Physicians-in-Training Face-Off Competition Winners!

  • First Place: Katrina Chuah, DO

  • Second Place: Eric Cyphers, DO

  • Tied for Third Place: Varun Danda, MD & Emma Fulton, MD

FACE-OFF WINNERS FROM RECENT YEARS:

2025
Winner: Katrina Chuah, DO
Runners up:
Eric Cyphers, DO
Varun Danda, MD
Emma Fulton, MD


2024
Winner: Ishmael Raheem, MD
Runners up:
Ana Paula Morales Allende, MD
Victor Rivera, MD


2023
Winner: Camila Villacreses, MD
Runners up:
John Do, MD
Joel Ramirez, MD


2022
Winner: Amanda Morrison, MD
Runners up:
Nallely Saldana-Ruiz, MD
Venki Ramakrishnan, MD


2021
Winner: Daryl Goldman, MD
Runners up:
Dhara Kinariwala, MD
Raghuram Posham, MD
Brent Robertson, MD


2019
Winner: Deanna Yamamura, DO
Runners up:
Ankeet Bhatt, MD
Eudoro Jorge Orozco, MD

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