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Members: Take advantage of Mentor Match
Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) members have the opportunity to give and receive career guidance by participating in the Society’s Mentor Match program. The SVS has expanded the program—originally designed for medical students and general surgery residents—to include all SVS…
Countdown to New Orleans: VAM 2025 set to explore innovation
The 2025 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana, from June 4–7, with a particular focus this year on innovation. Key program highlights coming up this year include case-based learning sessions entitled “Optimal Management of the…
SVS calls for comments on Vascular Surgery MIPS Value Pathway
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) announced that the Vascular Surgery MIPS Value Pathway (MVP) was posted for public comment by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Developed by the SVS Quality and Performance Measure Committee (QPMC), the…
Past SAVC Award recipients reflect on impact
With nomination deadlines now past, Section on Ambulatory Vascular Care (SAVC) award season is upon us, and past recipients of the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) awards reflect on how the recognition has shaped their careers and advanced vascular care…
Vascular Verification Program verifies first community hospital
Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital in Grand Junction Colorado was awarded ACS/SVS Vascular Verification Program (Vascular-VP) designation on Nov. 19, 2024. By achieving this prestigious status, the medical center demonstrated its commitment to delivering high quality treatment for patients…
Legislation targets stability for physicians amid Medicare cuts
Physicians are facing a fifth consecutive year of Medicare payment reductions due to policy adjustments and budget neutrality requirements in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. To address the issue, the SVS, in collaboration with congressional leaders and other physician organizations,…
Deadline for inaugural SVS visiting professorship to advance young surgeons’ careers nears
The Society for Vascular Surgery’s (SVS) Young Surgeon Section (YSS) will close applications for its inaugural visiting professorship on Jan. 31. This scholarship program will provide mentorship opportunities, foster professional development and introduce young vascular surgeons to diverse clinical and…
VAM 2025 abstract submission period opens
Vascular surgeon-scientists may submit their research for presentation at the 2025 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) in June through Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. The submission period opened Nov. 6. VAM research—both clinical and translational—is considered for presentation in several different forums…
CPVI course: Learning the latest intricate skills and techniques to treat complex PAD
Vascular Specialist attended the SVS Complex Peripheral Vascular Interventions (CPVI) Skills Course and spoke with participants about the hands-on learning experience designed for vascular surgeons and specialists at all stages of their careers. Over two days (Sept. 28–29), participants learned…
Applications open for 2025 James S.T. Yao Resident Research Award
The SVS Foundation is accepting applications for the 2025 James S.T. Yao Resident Research Award, which supports emerging medical professionals researching vascular disease biology and innovative translational therapies. The application deadline is Jan. 8, 2025. The recipient will present their…