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Upcoming symposium for fellows: ‘Building a successful vascular practice’
A symposium designed to educate graduating vascular fellows on succeeding in a community or private practice as well as an academic setting is set to take place at the end of February. The 2021 Mote Symposium, hosted by the Mote…
Target 2021: SVS councils and committees drill down on key goals for year ahead (Part 3)
While there is little doubt the pandemic has impacted each vascular surgeon and the SVS as a Society in numerous ways, the commitment and dedication of SVS committee, council and task force members to deliver on the mission has remained…
OBL: Community surgeons discuss surviving private practice in office-based labs
Outpatient settings like office-based laboratories (OBLs) have attracted increased scrutiny in recent times amid efforts to shine greater light on appropriateness in care. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they have been among some of the hardest-hit private vascular surgery practices as…
Study: The ‘successful’ operation of TCAR in a community practice setting
A research team in Dallas demonstrated the successful operation of transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) in a community practice setting, reporting results in line with large-scale TCAR trials. Among the 279 TCAR procedures the investigators analyzed, they found a major adverse…
Local matters: Three community service honorees in profile
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) has honored three members in community practice for their leadership of patients and their local communities, as well as exemplary professional practice and leadership. Recipients of the Excellence in Community Service Award, in only…