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SVS announces candidates for 2024–25 vice president
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) has announced Linda Harris, MD, and Palma Shaw, MD, as the candidates for the upcoming election for SVS...
SVS announces VAM keynote speaker series
Registration for the 2024 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM 2024) launched on March 20 and promotions teased a new annual VAM fixture: the SVS Keynote...
Ruth Bush takes over as AVF president in Tampa
Ruth Bush, MD, associate dean in the Office of Educational Affairs at John Sealy School of Medicine, the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB),...
Purchase tickets for SVS Foundation Gala’s ‘Night at the Museum’
Ticket information is available for the SVS Foundation’s “Night at the Museum—A Celebration of Science” Gala during the 2024 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM 2024)...
Gain discount on premier vascular review resources
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) is encouraging members to pre-purchase the sixth edition of the Vascular Education and Self-Assessment Program (VESAP6), a premier...
SVS seeks nominations for vice president
The SVS has opened the nomination period for the position of SVS vice president, with the deadline set for March 15. Anyone can nominate/self-nominate...
SVS invites new compensation study participation, former participants to update information
In 2023, the SVS collaborated with Phairify to launch a compensation study to provide vascular surgeons with tailored insights into compensation, practice and productivity...
VAM abstract submissions hit near-historic high
A nearly record-breaking 794 Abstracts were submitted for the SVS 2024 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM 2024). The abstracts were scored by the VAM Program...
VAM 2024 pricing now available
Pricing information for the 2024 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM 2024) is now available. The event, scheduled in Chicago from June 19–22, is promoted as...
New editorial team selected for Rutherford’s 12th edition
The SVS Executive Board has appointed the editorial team for the upcoming 12th edition of Rutherford’s Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy. The team now...
JVS group open-access papers
The Journal of Vascular Surgery (JVS) editors announced the open-access articles available in the flagship title’s March 2024 issue.
The relevant papers are: “Creating hemodialysis...
JVS-CIT releases special issue on genetic arteriopathy
The Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases, Innovations and Techniques (JVS-CIT) has published its latest virtual special issue, which covers genetic arteriopathy. This is the...
Fifth edition of SVS leadership program reaches capacity
The fifth cohort in the society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Leadership Development Program (LDP) reached capacity in early February due to limited space and...
Giving Tuesday brings in five-figure sum
The SVS foundation celebrated another philanthropic success through its Giving Tuesday efforts, raising $20,000 in funds. Presenting sponsor W. L. Gore and Associates doubled...
SVS launches VESAP6 presales in January with discount
The SVS is set to launch the sixth edition of the Vascular Education and Self-Assessment Program (VESAP6) in April. The highly anticipated review resource...
SVS seeks volunteers for open committee slots
The SVS is accepting applications for vice chairs and volunteers. SVS members in good standing can apply for up to two committee positions and...
Mentor Match available for all SVS members
The SVS has expanded its Mentor Match program, which is now available to all SVS members in good standing. The program aims to connect...
SVS Foundation announces 2023 student fellowship awards
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Foundation has announced the winners of the 2023 Student Research Fellowship Awards.
The award is for undergraduate college and...
Vascular surgeons step up for PAD awareness campaign in September
Walking is instrumental to keeping the 60,000 miles of blood vessels in the human body healthy—especially for patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). That...
SVS branding campaign wins communications award
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) branding campaign has received a “Profiles of Excellence Award” from the American Association of Medical Society Executives for...
Insights from the VAM 2021 floor: The future of vascular surgery
The Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) presents great opportunities for medical students and residents who aspire to be vascular surgeons to network with, engage with...
Are you up to the challenge?
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) is kicking off its first-ever Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) Social Media Challenge for both in-person and virtual attendees....