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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…
Study sheds light on vascular-specific advanced practice provider experience
In a recently conducted survey, over 200 U.S. advanced practice providers (APPs) in vascular surgery cited performing at the top of their license as the most important determinant of job satisfaction. This and other key findings are set to be…
SVS Vascular Quality Initiative launches Carotid Care Quality Champion program
The Society for Vascular Surgery Vascular Quality Initiative (SVS VQI) clinical registry today announced the Carotid Care Quality Champion recognition program. The program honors healthcare organizations across the USA dedicated to improving the safety and effectiveness of vascular care through participation…
SVS calls for nominations
The SVS has called on its members to nominate individuals to fill five at-large positions on the Executive Board (EB) as required following a bylaw referendum passed by the membership in late 2023. This change creates flexibility and greater diversity…
In transition: SVS Young Surgeons achieve full section status
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Executive Board (EB) unanimously approved the transition of the Young Surgeons Section (YSS) from a pilot section to a full section during their annual retreat held July 26–27. The decision is a reflection of…
SVS’ inaugural leadership and advocacy conference
The Society for Vascular Surgery’s (SVS) Advocacy team is thrilled to announce the inaugural Leadership and Advocacy Conference, set to take place Sept. 14–16, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The event is designed to bring together passionate vascular surgeons nationwide to…
‘Well, here we are—but right now I wish I wasn’t’: Early-career errors
On Friday, June 21, the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Young Surgeons Section (YSS) held their session at the 2024 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM). The session began with Chelsea Dorsey, MD, highlighting the YSS’ achievements from the last year including…
SVS Annual Business Meeting showcases 2024 Foundation award recipients
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) convened its Annual Business Meeting at the Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) on June 22 in Chicago. A highlight of the event was the announcement of the 2023–2024 award recipients by the outgoing Foundation Chair…
Vascular care is a ‘team sport’ founded on infrastructure, personnel and standards
The E. Stanley Crawford critical issues forum at VAM 2024 in Chicago—which featured the tagline ‘Quality Care Everywhere’—underscored the importance of standards, infrastructure, personnel and verification programs in vascular surgery. Multiple speakers throughout the session described vascular care as a…
Government Grand Rounds: The role of stakeholders in legislative and administrative engagement
Stakeholder organizations such as the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) play a crucial role in shaping healthcare policies and ensuring that the voices of medical professionals are heard in the legislative and administrative processes. These organizations utilize several key methods…