Continuing Professional Education

• Date: Sept. 14-20, 2026 
• Location: Virginia Commonwealth University, Sanger Hall, 1101 E. Marshall Street, Richmond, VA 23298
• Lodging:
  • Richmond Marriott, 500 East Broad St.
  • Hilton Richmond Downtown, 510 East Broad St.
  • The Graduate, 310 West Franklin St.
• CME credits: 40
• Register here: https://payit.vcu.edu/C20245_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=22&clearPreview=true

Medical student/fellow/international registrants: To receive reduced pricing, a letter from your supporting institution is required after registration. Our coordinator will reach out once your registration is confirmed. 

Overview

The Neurovascular Ultrasound (Carotid and TCD) Course, offered in partnership with Wake Forest University School of Medicine, provides a structured introduction to the principles and applications of neurovascular ultrasound, serving as a preparatory program for the advanced Neurovascular Ultrasound Interpretation (Carotid and TCD) course. 

Designed for clinicians with limited or no prior experience in ultrasound, this course emphasizes evidence-based practice and clinical integration. 

Over the span of one week, participants will engage in a blended learning format that combines virtual didactic instruction with in-person, hands-on training. The first four days consist of interactive online sessions—two days dedicated to Transcranial Doppler (TCD) and two days focused on Carotid Duplex Sonography—followed by a travel day and immersive weekend workshops. Core competencies include B-mode scanning, color-flow imaging, duplex imaging, and pulse wave Doppler, all taught by expert faculty with extensive clinical experience. 

This program supports preparation for RPNI and NVS certification examinations and provides a comprehensive foundation for incorporating neurovascular ultrasound into clinical practice. 

NOTE: No prior ultrasound experience is required, although familiarity with cerebrovascular care is advantageous. 

• December 7-13, 2026
• Location: Virtual online only
• 40 hours CME credit
• Register here: https://payit.vcu.edu/C20245_ustores/web/store_cat.jsp?STOREID=22&CATID=26

Overview

The Neurovascular Ultrasound Interpretation course is designed for attendees to interpret at least 200 neurovascular ultrasound cases (100 carotid and 100 TCD studies) in a supervised environment. This live activity is delivered virtually. While full-week attendance is encouraged, participants have the flexibility to choose specific days based on their area of focus. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday covers TCD interpretation while Thursday and Friday is specific to Carotid interpretation.  

Cases will be presented using video and electronic images, from which attendees will create a preliminary interpretation. The findings will be discussed, and when possible, compared with the clinical reading. Some unknown cases will be reviewed and submitted for critique. 

Prerequisites: Prior completion of the Neurovascular Ultrasound course (or its equivalent) including hands-on and practical interpretation experience is strongly encouraged. Basics of Neurovascular ultrasound (carotid and TCD) interpretation and clinical interpretation are covered in our Neurovascular Ultrasound course and will only be repeated in relevant to the case-based review. Attendees with no prior ultrasound knowledge or experience who need the basics of ultrasound interpretation and clinical interpretation should seek education in basics and clinical indications before this course. Neurovascular Ultrasound (Carotid and TCD) serves as a preamble to this course.