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The SVS needs your Excellence in Community Practice Award nominations!
The Society for Vascular Surgery is seeking nominations for its annual Excellence in Community Practice Award. Formerly known as the Excellence in Community Service Award, the honor is bestowed on a member who has exhibited outstanding leadership within his or…
‘This is just the beginning’: SVS launches patient-facing website in opening salvo of long-term branding campaign
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) has launched a new patient-facing website aimed at bridging the information gap between members of the public and their vascular care providers. Your Vascular Health allows patients to navigate the complexities of vascular health…
Education and representation at core of inclusivity efforts for DEI committee
The SVS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee continues to make strides in advancing inclusivity within the organization, with several projects underway to address both ongoing challenges and new opportunities. The DEI Committee has seen considerable progress since its inception,…
Former SVS president named ACS president-elect
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) elected Anton N. Sidawy, MD, as president-elect during the ACS annual business meeting on Oct. 22. He served as president of the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) in 2010. Sidawy is currently the Lewis…
SVS launches VascuLEARN
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) online learning management system (LMS), now known as SVS VascuLEARN. The platform was formerly called SVS OnDemand. VascuLEARN hosts hours of educational content for vascular surgeons, trainees and allied health professionals. After logging in…
SVS’ inaugural leadership and advocacy conference
The Society for Vascular Surgery’s (SVS) Advocacy team is thrilled to announce the inaugural Leadership and Advocacy Conference, set to take place Sept. 14–16, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The event is designed to bring together passionate vascular surgeons nationwide to…
‘Implementation of EPAs marks a paradigm shift in how we prepare vascular surgeons’
As the landscape of surgical education undergoes rapid evolution, one innovation promises to redefine how future vascular surgeons are trained and certified: Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs). A group of experts shed light yesterday on their potential to transform surgical training…