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From the SVS president: Supporting one another
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) has a vision that is unwavering. We desire quality vascular care for all patients by providing our members with the information and tools they need to provide best care. We believe the goal is…
New book penned by vascular icon charts career in surgery, revolutionary spirit
A new memoir penned by former Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) President and vascular surgery leader Frank J. Veith, MD, which touches on a lifetime of service to the specialty and tackles some of its most monumental and controversial moments,…
The year in review: 2022 was an amazing 12 months for SVS
Despite any number of challenges, the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) had a hugely successful 2022 and looks forward to a bright 2023. Executive Director Kenneth M. Slaw, PhD, outlined a number of firsts for the Society, including: The year…
SVS unveils latest addition to JVS family of publications
The year 2023 promises to be one of change for the Journal of Vascular Surgery (JVS) family of publications, including the introduction of a fifth journal. JVS-Vascular Insights (JVS-VI) launched this month as an online-only, open-access (non-subscription) title. This model is…
The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of December 2022
Among the most-read Vascular Specialist stories in December 2022 were the promising results from a postmarket surveillance study of a paclitaxel DCB; the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) paid tribute to the passing of former president James (Jimmy) S.T. Yao,…
Membership clears bylaws changes
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) voting membership voted to approve proposed changes to the bylaws that will change the composition of the Society’s Nominating Committee. A minimum of 150 votes is required to establish quorum and this was exceeded…
SVS mourns passing of former president
Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) members are mourning the death of James (Jimmy) S.T. Yao, MD, 88, former SVS president and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Yao, professor emeritus at Northwestern University, died Tuesday, Dec. 20, in Chicago. He had been…
Veterans Day: Remembering Korea, ‘accidental pioneers’ and M*A*S*H
During November—Nov. 11, specifically—the United States salutes and honors all those who have served this country in its armed forces. This November, the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) highlights the Korean War, where vascular surgeons typically served in Mobile Army…
‘Week of Action’ raises awareness of SVS advocacy activities
From sending emails to lawmakers, posting on social media to amplify legislative issues, and donating to the Society for Vascular Surgery Political Action Committee (SVS PAC), SVS members embraced a variety of activities to support the Society’s first-ever Advocacy “Week…
SVS prepares for important member survey to be held in November
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) will survey members in November to continue to track demographic changes, how members would like the SVS to strengthen its value of membership, and what they consider the most important strategic trends to address…