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Vascular Trainees: Apply for the VRIC Travel Scholarship
The SVS Foundation is supporting travel scholarships for trainees to attend the annual Vascular Research Initiatives Conference (VRIC), which will be held on May 13, 2019, in Boston. Recipients of the scholarship will receive complimentary registration to both VRIC and…
Make a Difference Today – Give to the SVS Foundation
This final month of the year is the giving season, and many people delay their charitable contributions until then. Please consider making a difference in the world of vascular surgery this holiday season by donating to the SVS Foundation. The…
New Marks of Distinction for SVS Members
The SVS Executive Board announced in November that all Active SVS Members in good standing will now be considered Fellows of the Society for Vascular Surgery™ (FSVS™). The trademarked designation is one of the benefits of SVS membership and is…
Should toe amputation be delayed in diabetic patients with osteomyelitis?
Amputation: Resistance is not futile! What’s in a toe you may ask? Why worry about saving it? Just amputate and move on … Dr. Issam Koleilat Not so! I implore you to resist the desire. We vascular surgeons are accustomed…
Residents: Apply for Research Award
The SVS Research and Education Committee encourages eligible members to apply for the prestigious Resident Research Award. The recipient will showcase his or her work at the 2019 Vascular Annual Meeting in June as well as receive a $5,000 award.…
VAM Abstract Site Now Open
The abstract submission site for the 2019 Vascular Annual Meeting is now open. Submissions may be considered for the following programs: Scientific Session, Vascular and Endovascular Surgical Society (VESS), International Forum, International Fast Talk, Poster Competition and Interactive Poster. In…
VRIC Registration and Abtract Submission Site Now Open
Both registration and the abstract submission site for the 2019 Vascular Research Initiatives Conference are now open. This one-day meeting encourages interactive participation of all attendees and emphasizes emerging vascular science. To maximize researchers’ and participants’ travel dollars and time,…
New private online community for SVS members
The Society for Vascular Surgery is creating a private online community, SVSConnect, with a number of resources for SVS members and their peers. This new collaborative online community will let members connect and engage with, and learn from, fellow members…
November is Diabetes Awareness Month
A new flier on diabetes and vascular disease is now available in English and Spanish as an instant download. This is the second new flier produced by the SVS Foundation as part of its awareness and prevention mission. Please download…
Death of a sales pitch
In 2000, the Institute of Medicine published “To Err Is Human,” a landmark study that warned that as many as 98,000 people die annually as a result of medical errors. One conclusion of the report stated, “When patients see multiple…