The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) has launched registration for the sixth cohort of its Leadership Development Program (LDP). The curriculum is drawn from the highest quality evidenced-based model on leadership, the book The Leadership Challenge, written by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner, with an intense focus on applying this knowledge to the real-life challenges vascular surgeons face in the field.
The aim is for the participants to reach their full potential as leaders and make a positive impact in the specialty, in their workplace and community, and in other areas of importance in their lives.
After five years, the program is changing its formatting to better fit the needs of vascular surgery leaders. The program will kick off at the 2025 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM 2025) in New Orleans, with an orientation and luncheon, followed by a more condensed program to cater to the needs of busy vascular surgeons.
“Kicking off the program in an in-person setting really sets the tone,” said LDP Chair Manuel Garcia-Toca, MD.
“Giving everyone the opportunity to meet the other cohort members allows them to establish relationships that can be built upon throughout the rest of the program.”
After the kick-off at VAM 2025, the program will consist of webinars, short on-demand videos, and mentoring calls, concluding with an in-person workshop and graduation ceremony in October. Participants will identify a leadership challenge, working through the process using the skills and tactics they will be learning about from leaders in the field.
“The Leadership Development Program presents its participants with the unique opportunity to learn from people who were once in their shoes,” said Garcia-Toca.
“I believe each participant walks away with tangible tactics to move past barriers they experience in their everyday practice, making them a more effective leader, not only at work, but in their personal life as well.”
Past LDP participants are currently invited to apply for a Mastery Grant to receive up to $3,000 to help them reach their leadership goals. Visit vascular.org/Leadership for more information.
