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Congressional Advice on PACs
It is important to continue to increase your congressional relationships in order to inform members about your issues. One of the most effective ways to do this is to attend Congressional town hall meetings, campaign fundraisers, and your society’s PAC…
PAC Donation Criteria
SVS PAC has identified the following priorities for distribution of 2011 funds: 1. Primary sponsors of bills / language specific to vascular surgery; 2. Majority party members of the Health Subcommittees of House and Senate committees of jurisdiction – House…
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SVS Political Action Committee (PAC)? SVS PAC is an independent committee formed in 2003 to raise funds and make contributions to the campaigns of United States House of Representatives and Senate candidates who understand the importance of high…
SVS PAC Core Values
1. We respect our patients’ desire for the highest quality vascular service and advocate on their behalf; 2. We respect the integrity, competency and compassion with which our members render vascular care and advocate for its proper valuation; 3. We…
Register Now for SVS Coding and Reimbursement Course
From March 23 – 24, 2012 in Washington, D.C., Sean P. Roddy, M.D., will lead the Society for Vascular Surgery® (SVS) Coding and Reimbursement Course for those who seek to improve and expand their knowledge of accurate (United States) vascular…
Vascular Annual Meeting® Travel Scholarship Program
A key element of SVS’ recruitment campaign is the Vascular Annual Meeting® Medical Student and General Surgery Travel Scholarship Program. The program began in 2005 and is credited as the influencing factor for 131 scholarship recipients to enroll in or…
March 1 is an Important Day for SVS Members
March 1 happens to be the first day to register for the 2012 Vascular Annual Meeting®. Both online registration and housing reservations will become available on March 1 for the June 7-9, 2012 meeting in Maryland. “We anticipate excellent attendance…
Highlights of SVS Board of Directors Meeting
The SVS Board of Directors met on January 7. Board Actions • Approved moving forward on a contract with Elsevier to publish the Journal of Vascular Surgery – Venous and Lymphatic Disorders. This will be a “daughter journal” to JVS…
Clinical Practice Council Establishes 2012 Goals
The SVS Clinical Practice Council (CPC) held its annual strategic meeting December 2011 to discuss how to better align the goals of its reporting committees with those of the SVS. “In addition to our regular conference calls, the council, including…
Resident and Student Outreach Committee Members in the Spotlight
The Resident and Student Outreach Committee members are featured in the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) January 2012 Choices Newsletter for medical students. Links to interviews by Drs. Erica Mitchell, Mike Dalsing, Alec Clowes, Addi Rizvi, Steve Motew, and…