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SVS Award Nominations Open Through March 1
The Society for Vascular Surgery is now accepting nominations for its three highest honors. SVS Lifetime Achievement Award The SVS Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honor that the Society bestows upon a member. Selection for this honor recognizes an…
Nominating Committee Complete
The election of the 2016 SVS Nominating Committee is now complete. The Committee will determine the slate of officers for election in June 2016. 2016 SVS Nominating Committee • Julie Ann Freischlag, M.D., past president, committee chair • Dan Clair,…
Donate to Foundation Before Dec. 31
Donors who want to receive a 2015 tax deduction should make their 2015 contribution to the SVS Foundation before Dec. 31, just a little over a week from publication of this newsletter. (Always consult with an accountant or tax professional…
STS Invites SVS Members to Session
SVS members are invited to discover common ground between vascular and cardiothoracic surgeons in treating cardiovascular problems at the Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ 52nd Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Ariz., Jan. 23-27, 2016 Slated for 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Jan.…
Ushering in the next generation of vascular surgeons can be rewarding
Most of us like to start off a new year with good intentions. If you have been wondering how you can contribute to your profession, here is a suggestion: Become a faculty advisor to a student interest group. Around the…
Mischief Maker
There is a woman whose mischief is causing me a whole lot of problems. Now, I don’t want you to think that I’m a misogynist or some type of closet chauvinist, but Miss Information is really troublesome. Besides me, this…
Analysis finds 28.8% prevalence of depression in residents
The estimated prevalence of depression or depressive symptoms was 28.8% among residents and interns worldwide in a meta-analysis of 54 studies of the issue, according to a report published online December 8 in JAMA. The depression rate ranged from 20.9%…
SVS Med Student Group Members Assist at AAA Screening
With the help of medical students affiliated with an SVS student group, 15 people were identified with potential vascular issues – including six with possible life-threatening abdominal aortic aneurysms – at a screening event in November. Nearly 30 first- and…
Don’t Forget! Pay Dues by End of Year
SVS members have until Dec. 31 to pay their 2016 dues. Members may pay their dues by logging onto their accounts online (link is below), even if they do not have a paper or electronic invoice. For more information, email…
VAM Abstract Submission Site Open
The abstract submission site for the 2016 Vascular Annual Meeting is now open. Submissions will be accepted through 3 p.m. CST Feb. 1, 2016. Please note that a new policy is in place this year: All authors will need to…