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Act Now to Claim Vascular Annual Meeting CME Credits
Use the convenient VAM CME System today to claim credits for the 2013 Vascular Annual Meeting. A username and password is necessary to access the system. SVS members unfamiliar with their login and/or password can have it sent to their…
New SVS officers elected for 2013–2014 term
The following officers were elected during the 2013 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM). They are: President, Julie A. Freischlag, MD, of The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions; President-Elect, Peter Lawrence, MD, of the University California Los Angeles; Vice President, Bruce A. Perler,…
Professional Courtesy
In an early Peanuts cartoon Charlie Brown asked Linus what he wanted to be when he grew up, and Linus replied that was going to be a country doctor: “Yup. I want to be on the right side of the…
Kudos to our departing Medical Editor, Dr. George Andros
Dr. George Andros, departing Medical Editor of Vascular Specialist, was presented with a Presidential Citation Award by Dr. Peter Gloviczki in recognition of his exemplary service to the Society for Vascular Surgery for outstanding editorial leadership of Vascular Specialist. He…
Ancient Aneurysms
Before anesthetics, before antibiotics, before surgery had even become a scientific discipline, surgeons throughout history did not shy away from the treatment of aneurysms, aortic or otherwise. However varied their success, these ancient surgeons pioneered techniques that would become perfected…
Don’t Miss the Vascular Annual Meeting!
Dear Colleagues, Vascular surgery is a small specialty. We’re lucky if we have more than a handful of colleagues practicing nearby. Seeing our power in numbers is one reason the Vascular Annual Meeting is not to be missed. I get…
Questions on OECs
Several months ago we asked our readers to respond to an eleven-part questionnaire dealing with outpatient endovascular centers (OECs). Forty-three of you took the time to respond, and most answered nearly every question; we thank you for taking the time…
Message From David Deaton, MD, SVS PAC Chair
Dear Colleagues: On behalf of the Society for Vascular Surgery® (SVS) Political Action Committee (PAC), I want to thank all SVS members who contributed to the PAC in 2012. Your contributions totaled more than $106,000, which is the most ever…
Attend the Vascular Annual Meeting®
Experience ‘everyone’s favorite city’, San Francisco, May 30-June 1. Known for its scenic beauty, cultural attractions, and diverse communities, San Francisco also has world-class cuisine. Register online today for the 2013 Vascular Annual Meeting®. And when making your travel plans,…
Apply for SVS Women’s Leadership Training Grant
The SVS Women’s Leadership Committee is committed to promoting a supportive environment for female vascular surgeons and to fostering professional development by networking, identifying mentors, and advancing the representation of women in SVS and the specialty. The Committee periodically awards…