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‘Rise together’: Harris urges unity in Women’s Vascular Summit presidential address
Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Vice President Linda Harris, MD, extolled the values of “co-elevation” in her presidential address at the 7th annual Women’s Vascular Summit (May 2–3), invoking lessons on teamwork from the world of sport to argue that…
SVS announces election results for new leadership
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) has elected Andres Schanzer, MD, as the incoming vice president and Malachi G. Sheahan III, MD, as the new secretary, revealed during Friday night’s Annual Business Meeting, as part of the 2025 Vascular Annual…
Remember to cast your votes in 2025 SVS elections
SVS members in good standing can still cast their votes for key leadership positions and important bylaw changes in the 2025 elections to have their voices heard. Also on the ballot is a vote on a proposed bylaw change regarding…
No power, no problem! VAM 2025 pivots as early-morning power outage delays meeting opening
The vascular surgery world is used to pivoting on a dime. So it was as VAM 2025 was about to commence yesterday morning, and power outage problems led to a delayed start to this year’s SVS annual meeting. “We talk…
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…
Grandfather of Vascular Quality Initiative retires from Fivos
Jack L. Cronenwett, MD, considered the “Grandfather of the VQI,” will retire as the chief medical officer (CMO) for Fivos, the medical data solutions technology partner for the Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI). Cronenwett took on the role of CMO at…
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…
Founding fathers of EVAR set to gather to mark 40 years of aortic stent graft development
The 40-year history of endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) of the aorta wends a circuitous route, from behind the Iron Curtain in Soviet Ukraine, to Buenos Aires, Argentina, points east and west in the U.S., and far beyond. It’s a journey…
SVS issues call for members to serve on committees
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) has opened its 2025 call for volunteers to serve on committees. In the member announcement that went out via email on Feb. 25, Keith Calligaro, MD, chair of the SVS Appointments Committee, said that…
SVS unveils latest round of members to become Distinguished Fellows
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) has welcomed 11 surgeons to its ranks of Distinguished Fellows. The new fellows have distinguished themselves by making sustained and substantial contributions to the Society, said current SVS President Matthew Eagleton, MD, himself a…