Medical students attending the 2025 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) will have two unique opportunities to deepen their understanding of vascular surgery through sessions designed specifically for their level of training.
On Thursday, June 5, the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) will host two concurrent sessions, each tailored to different stages of medical education.
The Introduction to Vascular Surgery session, aimed at first- and second-year medical students (MS1-2), will run from 6:30–8 a.m. on the host venue’s Second Floor, Room 224. The session will open with remarks from Silviu Marica, MD, and Gabriela Velazquez-Ramirez, MD, followed by a welcome on SVS leadership delivered by SVS Vice President Linda M. Harris, MD, of the University at Buffalo.
Topics will include an overview of the specialty, the role of vascular surgeons in hospitals and guidance on gaining exposure to the field.
Speakers such as Omar Selim, MD, of Harvard Medical School and Kimberly T. Malka, MD, of Maine Medical Center will share insights on mentorship and career customization. The session will conclude with personal journeys into vascular surgery, including a talk by Mikayla Lowenkamp, MD, of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Simultaneously, third- and fourth-year medical students (MS3-4) can attend the How to Succeed as a Vascular Surgery Residency Applicant session in Room 220- 222. Moderated by Venita Chandra, MD, of Stanford and Natalie D. Sridharan, MD, of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), the session will also begin at 6:30 a.m. Central Time.
SVS President Matthew Eagleton, MD, from Harvard Medical School, will deliver the SVS leadership welcome, followed by a series of presentations covering the residency application process, what program directors seek in candidates and how to excel during sub-internships and interviews.
Speakers include Zachary AbuRahma, MD, Kathryn L. DiLosa, MD, and Luigi Pascarella, MD, among others.
Both sessions emphasize the importance of mentorship, research and career flexibility within vascular surgery, offering students a comprehensive look at the specialty and practical advice for advancing in the field.
For more information on VAM 2025 programming, visit vascular.org/OnlinePlanner.
