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Robyn Macsata lectureship to debut at 2026 APDVS annual meeting
The Association of Program Directors in Vascular Surgery (APDVS), in collaboration with the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Women’s Section and the SVS Foundation, will launch the inaugural Robyn Macsata Lectureship at the APDVS Annual Meeting, March 6–7, 2026, in…
SVS Foundation donors turn opportunity into lifelong impact
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Foundation is marking a milestone in this year’s Celebration of Science year-end giving campaign, as former awardees have now contributed amounts exceeding the support they once received. Julie A. Freischlag, MD, exemplifies this spirit…
NIH-funded WARRIORS trial advances toward launch
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has approved funding for the WARRIORS international randomized trial comparing endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) with watchful waiting in women with small abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) measuring 4–5.5 centimeters. In the United States, the trial…
SVS smoking cessation initiative aligns with national cancer society effort to help efforts aimed at curbing the habit
Vascular specialists have been intensifying efforts to combat tobacco use through the Society for Vascular Surgery Patient Safety Organization (SVS PSO), which is leading a targeted campaign to help patients quit smoking and reduce their risk of vascular disease. The…
Leadership development program cohort 6 celebrates graduation
The sixth cohort of the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Leadership Development Program (LDP) gathered Oct. 19–20 in Rosemont, Illinois, for a capstone workshop and graduation ceremony, marking the culmination of an intensive, months-long journey in leadership training for vascular…
‘Vascular surgery is leading the way’: Neurodivergence in care
“We are the first major U.S.-based surgical society to present this topic to our membership. Once again, vascular surgery is leading the way,” said Carlos Pineda, MD, a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Cultural Competency Committee (CCC),…
Clyde Barker, pioneering vascular surgeon and Penn Medicine titan, dies
Clyde F. Barker, MD, a towering figure in American surgery and a transformative leader at Penn Medicine, died peacefully at his home on Oct. 2, surrounded by family. He was 91. “So ended an era,” said Ronald DeMatteo, MD, chair…
Froedtert Hospital first in Wisconsin to earn national vascular verification
Froedtert Hospital has become the first hospital in Wisconsin to receive national verification as a Comprehensive Inpatient Vascular Center through the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Vascular Verification Program (VVP), in partnership with the SVS. The designation also recognizes Froedtert…
SVS Foundation funds vascular initiatives to the tune of $360,000 last year
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Foundation’s 2025 annual report details a year of significant progress in research, education and advocacy aimed at improving vascular health worldwide. The foundation awarded more than $359,000 in grants during the 2024–2025 cycle, continuing…
Online Wound Care Curriculum offers on-demand education for vascular teams
Stay updated on the latest advancements in wound care with the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), Society for Vascular Nursing (SVN), and American Podiatric Medical Association’s Wound Care Curriculum. This program, now available through SVS VascuLEARN, offers vascular professionals flexible,…