December 8, 2025 (United States)
The Global CHIVA Program has officially entered the soft-launch phase of its Tier 1 pilot curriculum, releasing two foundational modules—Fundamentals of Ultrasound Knowledge and Device Operation and Fundamentals of Venous Hemodynamics. These modules offer a structured, evidence-based, and internationally standardized learning pathway delivered through a remote education platform for healthcare professionals and medical students seeking systematic CHIVA training.
Why This Marks a Global Milestone
Although CHIVA has gained increasing visibility in venous disease management, the field has long lacked a globally recognized education, training, and certification system supported by an international medical credentialing organization.
Since 2021, Inteleos has partnered with Dr. Smile Medical Group to launch the Global CHIVA Program. Guided by the Global CHIVA Program Advisory Panel, the two organizations have collaborated to build the world’s first standardized CHIVA education and certification framework, including:
- A structured curriculum architecture
- An integrated online evaluation system
- Internationally aligned certification mechanisms
This foundational framework is now taking shape, offering clearer direction and stronger global consistency for the advancement of CHIVA concepts and techniques.
What Makes the Soft Launch Unique
The Tier 1 pilot adopts a soft-launch model characterized by openness, user participation, and ongoing refinement. Key features include:
Continuous Module Updates
The first two modules are now available, and course content, focus areas, and assessments will be refined iteratively based on pilot user feedback.
Iterative System and Content Development
The online learning platform, evaluation tools, and user experience will continue to evolve. Early participants will play an active role in shaping the development process.
Symbolic Pilot-Phase Pricing
A nominal registration fee enables broader participation and early access to the Global CHIVA education and certification system.
Encouragement of User Feedback
Participant insights will directly inform the refinement of future module content and assessment standards.
This soft-launch phase is a public-facing, evaluation-oriented, and continuously improving stage. Under the guidance of the Global CHIVA Program Advisory Panel, it lays the foundation for the full release of the standardized CHIVA education and certification system.
Who Is Eligible to Participate
The program welcomes healthcare professionals worldwide, including but not limited to:
- Vascular surgeons / General surgeons
- Venous and vascular medicine specialists
- Ultrasound physicians / Sonographers
- Interventional radiologists / Dermatologists
- Medical students, residents, and researchers
Registration (Soft-Launch Phase)
Participants may enroll at:https://globalchiva.talentlms.com/plus/
Individuals who join during the pilot period will automatically transition into the complete Tier 1 learning pathway as additional modules are released.
Future Outlook
Tier 1 of the Global CHIVA Program consists of six modules, scheduled for phased release through 2026. Under the guidance of the Global CHIVA Program Advisory Panel, Inteleos and Dr. Smile Medical Group will continue refining curriculum content, evaluation methods, and platform functionality.
The Tier 1 pilot marks the beginning of practical implementation for a globally standardized CHIVA education system. It reflects a broader shift toward structured, rigorous, internationally aligned, and accessible training in CHIVA philosophy and techniques.
For healthcare professionals and medical learners worldwide, participation in this phase provides a valuable opportunity to engage with a global community advancing the future of hemodynamic-guided venous care.
About Inteleos
Inteleos is a globally recognized medical education and certification organization that oversees the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography® (ARDMS®), the Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement™ (APCA™), the POCUS Certification Academy™, and the Inteleos Foundation. Over the past 40 years, more than 158,000 sonographers, physicians, and imaging professionals across more than 70 countries have earned certification through ARDMS®, APCA™, or the POCUS Certification Academy™.
About Dr. Smile Medical Group
Founded in 2014, Dr. Smile Medical Group specializes in vascular surgery, venous diagnostics, and venous disease treatment. The Group operates multiple medical service centers, education platforms, and medical technology R&D initiatives. Dr. Qiang Zhang performed China’s first CHIVA procedure in 2011. Since 2017, Dr. Smile Medical Group has established structured CHIVA training programs that support physicians across China and internationally.