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Abstract submissions open for VAM 2026
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) invites authors to submit abstracts for the 2026 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM 2026) by Jan. 7, 2026, at 3 p.m. Central Time. The event, held at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston (June 10–13),…
SVS receives slew of VAM 2026 ‘Hot Topics’ session proposals
Proposals for the new “Hot Topics” session at the 2026 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) recently drew in a slew of responses for the inaugural iteration of the program feature. Hot Topics sessions are designed to feature short, high-impact presentations on…
Countdown to New Orleans: VAM 2025 set to explore innovation
The 2025 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana, from June 4–7, with a particular focus this year on innovation. Key program highlights coming up this year include case-based learning sessions entitled “Optimal Management of the…
VAM 2025 abstract submission period set to open Nov. 6
Vascular surgeon-scientists may submit their research for presentation at the 2025 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) in June starting from Nov. 6 through Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. VAM research—both clinical and translational—is considered for presentation in several different forums that appeal…
VAM 2024: Paper exploring stroke rates in arch TEVAR emerges as winner of Poster Competition
The 2024 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) in Chicago showcased emerging talent in vascular surgery through a moderated Poster Competition held over two days of the conference. This event provided a platform for research and recognized excellence among the next generation…
VAM abstract submissions hit near-historic high
A nearly record-breaking 794 Abstracts were submitted for the SVS 2024 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM 2024). The abstracts were scored by the VAM Program Committee in early February 2024 and notice letters were sent out later that month. VAM 2024…
Prepare to submit research for VAM 2024
Organizing a Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) takes a whole lot of time and a whole lot of long-range planning. Thus, members of the SVS Postgraduate Education Committee (PGEC) have already evaluated the 90 submitted proposals (an SVS record) for educational…
The numbers are in: VAM 2023 adds up to another SVS classic
Landmark meeting (June 14-17) with nearly 1,400 vascular professionals moves the needle with program innovations, slew of new science and jam-packed agenda. With more content presented than ever before, a family-friendly Wednesday night gathering, the inaugural Frank J. Veith Distinguished…
VAM 2022 Opening Ceremony: ‘Our Society is what it is because of you,’ SVS members hear
From the first Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) that featured just eight papers, to VAM 2022 with many more times that number of presentations, each gathering through this year’s 75th edition has featured research, friendships and the desire to improve patient…
VAM: How abstracts are selected
The abstracts presented at the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) are the result not just of thorough research, but also a meticulous—and blind—selection process. The procedure starts months ahead of the yearly annual meeting, with the…