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How cultural differences influence your patients
Culture is comprised of values, convictions, and practices that have developed over time within ethnic, religious, or geographically distinct societies or groups and have been transmitted over generations. These traits have enormous impact on how patients behave during stressful states…
SVS Coding Resources
2013 Coding Guide Available The latest edition of the Coding Guide is available for pre-purchase on VascularWeb. This valuable resource is designed to provide vascular surgeons and their staff with the information necessary to achieve accurate coding for vascular procedures.…
Contributions, Deadlines, Meetings, and Committees
Make Your SVS Foundation Contribution by Dec. 31, 2012 Support your specialty with a contribution to the SVS® Foundation. Donations made by Dec. 31 may be used as a deduction on your 2012 tax return. The Foundation supports young vascular…
New Journal, iPad App Launched
Watch for New Journal The first issue of the Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders® should reach your mailboxes the first week in January 2013. Published four times a year by the Society for Vascular Surgery® and the…
Help Fund Future Vascular Research
Research funding is becoming more difficult to obtain, yet it plays a vital role in the outcome of vascular patients. The SVS® Foundation awards grants to vascular surgeon scientists to help develop their careers in research. Many of the grants…
Read the 2012 SVS Annual Report
The report contains a message from Society for Vascular Surgery® President Peter Gloviczki MD, an illustrated timeline of the remarkable history of SVS, a report on 2012 SVS accomplishments, and an article on the growth of the SVS international membership…
CME and Self-Assessment Deadlines for 2012 Vascular Annual Meeting®
If you attended the premier event for vascular health professionals, the recent Vascular Annual Meeting®, make the most of your educational experience and act now to claim any credits earned. Due to implementation of a new VAM CME system, the…
Vascular Surgery News a Click Away
Interested in the latest news about Vascular Surgery? VascularWeb visitors may now link directly to, and register for an RSS feed for vascular news provided by IMNG Medical News. The bar is located in the lower right-hand corner of the…
New Limits on ABS Exam Admissibility
A policy which limits exam admissibility has been instituted by the American Board of Surgery for the 2012-2013 academic year. With this change, an individual may be eligible for initial certification in general surgery and vascular surgery for no more…
SVS PAC Reminds You to Vote on November 6
An important election is being held on November 6 for all House of Representatives’ seats, one-third of Senate seats and President. Many of these races will be very close, so your vote can truly make a difference. Also, most states…