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Stepping up for vascular health: Challenge commences
The 2024 SVS Foundation’s Vascular Health Step Challenge kicked off Sept. 1 with over 400 registrants committed to walking 60 miles throughout September in honor of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Awareness Month. With over 60,000 miles of blood vessels in…
Submit session proposals for VAM 2025
While the 2024 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) only wrapped up in June and attendees are still in awe of its education offerings, it is time to start planning for the VAM 2025 program. VAM 2025 will take place in New…
SVS Executive Board accelerates strategic priorities
The SVS Executive Board (EB) convened on July 25 under the leadership of SVS President Matthew Eagleton, MD, to accelerate the implementation of key priorities identified earlier this year. The current board includes Keith Calligaro, MD, as president-elect, Linda Harris,…
SVS calls for nominations
The SVS has called on its members to nominate individuals to fill five at-large positions on the Executive Board (EB) as required following a bylaw referendum passed by the membership in late 2023. This change creates flexibility and greater diversity…
‘Night at the Museum’
The SVS Foundation hosted its annual gala on June 21 at Chicago’s famous Museum of Science and Industry. This was the first of the Foundation galas to take place offsite from the Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM). “Operation Golden Key” was…
In transition: SVS Young Surgeons achieve full section status
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Executive Board (EB) unanimously approved the transition of the Young Surgeons Section (YSS) from a pilot section to a full section during their annual retreat held July 26–27. The decision is a reflection of…
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…
Decoding differences for proper billing and reimbursement
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) has partnered with KarenZupko and Associates (KZA), a consulting and education firm, to create vascular surgery coding resources for SVS members and their coding staff. The resources include on-demand courses for purchase and frequently…
SVS Foundation’s Step at VAM challenge raises more than $30,000
The recent Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM 2024) was more than a gathering of medical professionals to discuss advancements in vascular health. It featured the Step at VAM challenge, an inspiring event highlighting the importance of physical activity that raised over…
SVS sets modest dues increase to drive enhanced member benefits
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) announced an increase in membership dues for 2024 for Active members, a strategic move aimed at enhancing support and resources for its members. This adjustment will bolster professional development opportunities, networking, advocacy and resources…