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Friday – On Tap
What will happen Friday that people will be talking about Saturday? All of the below, and much more: • 6:30 to 8:00 a.m. Breakfast Sessions: Pushing the boundaries in managing PAD, managing arterial infections and the aging of vascular surgeons.…
Stop By, Say Hi! 6 Great Reasons to Visit the Membership Booth
While you’re in the neighborhood, why not stop by the SVS Membership Booth, located just outside the plenary doors? Whether you are a member of SVS or not, we’d love to see you. Here are some reasons you’ll be glad…
At Opening Reception: Vendors, Posters, Raffle
Meet up with friends, visit vendor booths to see the latest and greatest in all things vascular, peruse the posters. And enter a high-tech raffle to win a high-flying prize: two airline tickets to anywhere in the continental United States…
How to Welcome a Patient Advisor to Your Research Team
When it comes to caring for those with vascular disease, who better to tell surgeons and researchers the effects of various treatments than … patients? Patients who have completed a comprehensive Patient Advisors Course will provide their perspective Thursday afternoon…
On Tap – Thursday
Here are some of the events your colleagues will be talking about later. You won’t want to miss: Thursday, June 1 Stop by the Exhibit Hall, opening at noon, and its popular Vascular Live presentations. 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. –…
2017 Resident Research Award: Epigenetic Mechanisms in Type 2 Diabetic Wound Healing
The issue of impaired wound healing in type 2 diabetes is a serious one and the leading cause of lower extremity amputation in the United States. The level of morbidity and mortality associated with diabetic foot ulcers has remained under…
See Photos from VRIC
This year we have photographic proof – VRIC is a great experience for researchers. Invigorating discussions, great speakers, inspiration, new ideas – it was all part of the Vascular Research Initiatives Conference in Minneapolis. See our photo album on Flickr…
Going to VAM? Don’t Forget the Mobile App
Have VAM at your fingertips with the Mobile App. You can: There’s a version for iPhones and one for Android phones.
Curated Sessions: Look for the Labels
Something new has been added to this year’s Vascular Annual Meeting: icons identifying sessions of interest to two specific audiences: young surgeon attendees and community practice surgeons. These curated sessions – identified by the Young Surgeons Committee and the Community…
Special Report II: Tackling Burnout
Last month, we introduced the epidemic of burnout and the adverse consequences for both our vascular surgery patients and ourselves. Today we will outline a framework for addressing these issues. The foundation of this framework is informed by the social…