2025 Program

The Physicians-in-Training program at The VEINS and VIVA 2025 brought together an inspiring group of fellows and residents for an immersive educational experience designed to strengthen clinical skills, broaden vascular expertise, and support professional growth.

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

Highlights included:

  • 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 next year’s 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