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SVS leadership figures reflect on roles ahead of elections
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) is entering a transformative period as Vice President Linda Harris, MD, transitions to the role of SVS president-elect, while Secretary William Shutze, MD, completes his term, making way for the election of their successors.…
Bylaw referendum: SVS Executive Board proposes changes to Senior membership to meet modern demographic challenges
A new Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) bylaw referendum proposes changing the name attached to the membership status of Senior members as part of an effort to help distinguish the category from involvement in the Society’s recently launched Senior Section.…
Complex Wound Care Masterclass now set to commence at VAM 2026
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), in collaboration with the Society for Vascular Nursing (SVN) and the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), has postponed the Complex Wound Care Masterclass workshop, initially scheduled for June 7 after the 2025 Vascular Annual…
Visiting professorship recipient announced
The SVS Young Surgeons Section (YSS) has selected Nathan Liang, MD, of the University of Pittsburgh, to receive its 2025 visiting professorship. Liang will present his research on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in managing patients with complex aortic…
SVS seeks feedback on VESAP6 mobile app
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) is inviting users to participate in a brief survey regarding their experiences with the sixth edition of the Vascular Education and Self-Assessment Program (VESAP6)—which bears 600 questions—on mobile devices. The insights gathered will aid…
Highway to Health: SVS to stage virtual how-to session
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) will hold a virtual Highway to Health informational session exclusively for members on Wednesday, April 30, at 7 p.m. Central time. This session aims to provide members with a comprehensive overview of the Highway…
Audible Bleeding luminaries podcast looks back at its origins in vascular education
In 2018, a group of dedicated vascular surgery trainees recognized a notable gap in educational resources within their specialty. This realization sparked the creation of the Audible Bleeding podcast, a platform designed to enhance vascular surgery education through engaging discussions…
SVS International Committee’s 2025 scholars named
The SVS International Relations Committee (IRC) has announced the recipients of the 2025 International Scholars Program, recognizing the achievements of three distinguished professionals: Sohei Matsuura, MD, from Japan; Rahel Abebayehu Assefa, MD, from Ethiopia; and Prajna Kota, MD, from India.…
Search for new JVS editor-in-chief has commenced
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) has launched a search for a new editor-in-chief (EIC) for its flagship publication, the Journal of Vascular Surgery (JVS). The selected EIC will oversee the academic and editorial quality of JVS and collaborate closely…
Mentorship takes center stage at VRIC 2025
The Vascular Research Initiatives Conference (VRIC) will spotlight the crucial role of mentorship in advancing the fields of vascular surgery and research during its upcoming event on April 22. This year’s conference will run concurrently with the American Heart Association’s…