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SVS Announces VAM Registration Contest
SVS will pay the registration fee to the 2016 Vascular Annual Meeting to one lucky person who registers by March 31. The Vascular Annual Meeting will be held June 9 to 11 near Washington, D.C. Exhibits and plenary sessions are…
Interested in Serving on an SVS Committee? Apply by April 1
Those interested in serving on an SVS committee should complete a short application by Friday, April 1. Appointments will be announced in late May. New this year: only applicants completing the separate conflict of interest disclosure will be considered for…
Interactive Practice Guidelines App Upgraded; now includes diabetic foot ulceration information
The SVS mobile app (SVS-iPG) that offers SVS practice guidelines on the diagnosis and management of a number of vascular conditions has been upgraded to include clinical recommendations on treating diabetic foot ulceration. They are the first-ever clinical practice guidelines…
Late-breaking Abstracts Accepted Until March 31
SVS is soliciting abstracts for a late-breaking session at the 2016 Vascular Annual Meeting. Preference will be given to prospective, multi-institutional trials and investigational device exemption studies. Because the intent is to provide attendees with true “late-breaking” trial data, retrospective…
Registration opens for 2016 Vascular Annual Meeting
Chicago, IL, March 3, 2016 – Registration is now open for the 2016 Vascular Annual Meeting, slated for June 8-11 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, just outside Washington, D.C. Plenaries and exhibits begin June 9. Note –…
Vascular Surgery Chronicles: Charles Lindbergh and Alexis Carrel: Strange Bedfellows
How does one of the smartest and most well-known men of his time become almost forgotten in history? Dr. Alexis Carrel’s contributions to medicine brought him to the height of fame in the worlds of surgery and science. By designing…
Elections?
The SVS is currently soliciting nominations for election to the positions of VP, Treasurer, and Secretary. Because this is an election year in the USA, I wonder how the current crop of Republican and Democratic candidates would campaign if they…
Rebecca Maron Announces Retirement
National search firm assists in finding next SVS Executive Director Society for Vascular Surgery Executive Director Rebecca Maron has announced her retirement, effective the end of May. She has served in that position for 13 years. SVS President Dr. Bruce…
This is the Week! VAM Registration, Housing Open March 3
Attendees may register and obtain housing beginning Thursday, March 3. SVS urges participants to register for their housing ONLY through its preferred provider, Wyndham Jade. VAM 2016 will be held June 8 to 11 at the Gaylord National Resort &…
Washington Update and Advocacy
A legislative priority issue for SVS and its members for 2016 is Chronic Care Management. The SVS Government Relations Committee has offered input on the matter. SVS has reiterated to the Senate Finance Committee the importance of including specialists in…