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Journal of Vascular Surgery secures new editor-in-chief
The Journal of Surgery (JVS) has appointed Audra Duncan, MD, of Western University in London, Ontario, Canada, as its new editor-in-chief. Duncan will lead the journal for a four-year term, renewable for two more years, following the decision of the…
SVS Executive Board votes against creating free-standing Vascular Surgery Board
After two years of careful deliberation, the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Executive Board (EB) has voted against pursuing the creation of a free-standing Vascular Surgery Board (VSB), opting instead to maintain the current federated board structure under the American…
A message from the SVS president
As we come together for VAM 2025, I want to take a moment to reflect on the remarkable progress we’ve made over the past year and to thank each of you for your dedication to our shared mission. This past…
SVS names candidates for vacant officer positions
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) announced the nominees for the vice president and secretary positions in April. Voting in this year’s SVS elections is now open. Early Active, Active and Senior SVS members are eligible to vote during the…
Bylaw referendum: SVS Executive Board proposes changes to Senior membership to meet modern demographic challenges
A new Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) bylaw referendum proposes changing the name attached to the membership status of Senior members as part of an effort to help distinguish the category from involvement in the Society’s recently launched Senior Section.…
2024 in review: Message from the SVS executive director
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) takes a moment to recognize the dedication, achievements and progress made over the past year. In a letter to members, SVS Executive Director Kenneth M. Slaw, PhD, highlights the Society’s unwavering focus on quality,…
Meet the new SVS Executive Board members
Five prominent vascular surgeons have been named “at-large” members of the SVS Executive Board (EB), which has been newly restructured and expanded to increase diversity of perspective and better meet the Society’s evolving needs. They are Chelsea Dorsey, MD, Yazan…
SVS president champions continuity, collaboration and unified future
As Matthew Eagleton, MD, continues with the duties of president of the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), his vision for the organization extends well beyond his year-long term. Eagleton brought a wealth of experience to the position, not only from…
SVS task force assesses progress made, remaining gaps in optimal board certification for vascular surgery
SVS Executive Director Kenneth M. Slaw, PhD, examines the key forces and factors shaping vascular surgery and how they may interact to create different environments. The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Strategic Board of Directors (SBOD), at its January 2024…
SVS president convenes 2024 Executive Board retreat
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Executive Board (EB) gathered at its headquarters in Rosemont, Illinois, this summer, tackling over 40 strategic, policy and governance issues as it set the course for the year ahead. “The annual EB Retreat is…