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Foundation grant projects
Here’s a closer look at a funded partially through grants from the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Foundation. Samantha Minc, MD, received a Clinical Research Seed Grant in 2018 and a National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases-funded…
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…
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…
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,…
Meet the new SVS Executive Board members
Five prominent vascular surgeons have been named “at-large” members of the SVS Executive Board (EB), which has been newly restructured and expanded to increase diversity of perspective and better meet the Society’s evolving needs. They are Chelsea Dorsey, MD, Yazan…
Microlearning: The non-clinical realties of vascular surgery
In residency and fellowships, vascular surgeons learn the techniques and skills to help them diagnose, manage and treat vascular disease. But there are still important proficiencies to absorb. That is why the SVS has launched a series of seven free…
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…
VRIC 2025: Consider the Vascular Research Initiatives Conference a path to becoming a surgeon-scientist
When Frank Davis, MD, attended the SVS Vascular Research Initiatives Conference (VRIC) for the first time in 2014, he found not only meaningful discussions on research but also a pathway to the life he wanted. And he encourages those interested…
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…