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Attend the 26th Vascular Research Initiatives Conference, April 17 in Chicago
“The 26th Annual Vascular Research Initiatives Conference (VRIC) is designed to encourage interaction between vascular surgeon investigators and scientists from other vascular biology – related disciplines,” said conference organizer, Alan Dardik, MD, PhD. “This meeting is the premier venue for…
Interviews With Historic Vascular Leaders Available
The vascular surgery specialty has been blessed with outstanding innovators who are responsible for the advancements the field has experienced throughout the years. Now, these leaders’ stories will be archived in digital videotape interviews on VascularWeb in “About Us, History…
Attend Challenges in Vascular Surgery 2012: Coding and Reimbursement
“Vascular surgeons and their practice managers, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, surgery schedulers, and coders are invited to attend the course, Challenges in Vascular Surgery 2012: Coding and Reimbursement for Vascular Surgeons,” said course organizer, Sean P. Roddy, MD. The…
New Patient Education Videos Are Available on VascularWeb.org
“The Public and Patient Outreach Committee is pleased to announce new patient videos,” said Steven Leers, MD, chair of the SVS Public and Professional Outreach Committee. “We have 10 broadcast quality videos available for members. The videos explain who we…
‘Our What’s In It For Me’ Society
These are hard times for the United States. Our economy is floundering. Unemployment is high. Bankers and financiers seem to be getting away with immoral and even illegal actions. People are disgruntled and dissatisfied. Our government seems to be unable…
A Thoughtful December
Welcome to our December Online issue. I hope you all have a happy holiday season and as prosperous a new year as Congress will allow. Dr. Andros We have some very interesting articles this month. In particular, I call your…
Editor’s Diary
A vascular surgeon friend from the Midwest recently stopped by my office here in Southern California. His visit gave me a chance to compare our hospitals. Like many private practitioners, I work at several community hospitals. My primary hospital has…
A Brief History of the New SVS
The modern SVS is a vibrant blend of two rich historical and co-evolving traditions – the original SVS and the American Association for Vascular Surgery (AAVS) which merged in 2003 under the leadership of Dr. Jack Cronenwett (SVS) and Dr.…
2011 SVS Accomplishments
Membership • SVS membership totals 3,532 vascular surgeons and other medical professionals dedicated to vascular health • SVS has 206 international members from 47 countries with four chapters in Columbia, Egypt, Hungary, and India • SVS Board of Directors approved…
SVS 2011-2012 Board of Directors
President Richard Cambria, MD President-Elect Peter Gloviczki, MD Vice President Julie Ann Freischlag, MD Secretary John Ricotta, MD Treasurer Clement Darling, MD Past President Robert Zwolak, MD Clinical Practice Council Chair Ruth Bush, MD Education Council Chair John Eidt, MD…