SVS-SCVS-VESS Leadership Development Program Coming in 2020
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), in collaboration with the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society (VESS) and the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery (SCVS), is launching an exciting new program meant to provide a meaningful leadership development experience for a…
Use AmazonSmile for Your Holiday Shopping
As the holiday shopping season approaches, the SVS Foundation would like to remind you to set up your AmazonSmile account and designate the SVS Foundation as your charity. It’s easy to begin. Start at smile.amazon.com and search ‘Society for Vascular…
SVS Members: Pay Your Dues!
By renewing your membership, you continue to support the critical work the Society does throughout the year, and you contribute directly to the ongoing improvement of vascular health. Renewing will also provide you continued access to all membership benefits, including…
Apply for the Travel Advocacy Scholarship by Oct. 31
Oct. 31 is the deadline for the Vascular Surgery Trainee Advocacy Travel Scholarship. The primary purpose of this award is to provide the recipient with an opportunity to participate in Capitol Hill visits and learn more about the SVS’ health…
Register for Upcoming Webinars
Registration is now open for two webinars hosted by the SVS Community Practice Committee. Sign up for webinars focusing on “Hiring for the Right Clinical Fit” and/or “Credentialing and Privileging for New Procedures and Technologies.” These webinars are meant to…
Enroll in the Mentor Match Program on SVSConnect
The SVS has officially announced its new Mentor Match program on its online community, SVSConnect. This program provides a simple way for general surgery residents and medical students to match with vascular surgeons who will, ideally, help guide them on…
Prepare for VAM 2020
Mark your calendars: the 2020 Vascular Annual Meeting will take place June 17-20 at the Toronto Convention Center in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. All U.S. residents entering Canada will be required to travel with a valid passport. Your passport expiration date…
Utilize SVS Patient Resources
Our website contains many resources that SVS members can use for help with managing a practice, continuing education, patient education materials and much more. The patient resource pages on the site cover a variety of vascular conditions, tests and treatments.…
Apply for the International Scholars Program
If you are a young vascular surgeon from outside North America, consider applying for the International Scholars Program. Recipients of the award will receive a $5,000 stipend, spend two weeks in the U.S, visiting universities and clinics, and attend the…
Check on Your Fiscal Health
The Affinity Program of expanded benefits is available to SVS members and can connect them with individual disability plans. These plans – available through Principal Life Insurance Company, Securian and Lloyds of London – provide tax-free benefits and can protect…

