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The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of April 2024
In April, the most read stories from Vascular Specialist include new research on Chat generative pre-trained transformer (GPT) technology and its application within vascular surgery and training; SVS Vice President candidates are announced; a guest editorial on how open access…
SVS membership empowers surgeons in and out of the OR
The SVS emphasizes the role vascular surgeons play in advancing treatments for vascular diseases, offering a range of benefits through its membership to support these professionals inside and outside the operating room (OR). “SVS membership equips members with the tools…
End of an era: Schanzer and Robinson leave legacy of VAM innovation
As this year’s Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) approaches, it marks the end of an era for Andres Schanzer, MD, and William Robinson, MD, who have played integral roles in shaping the event’s trajectory. Schanzer’s leadership…
The ability of ChatGPT to further patient education and aid surgeons
ChatGPT 4.0 was able to provide a mean accuracy rating of 4.4 on a Likert scale of 5 (1=very poor; 5=excellent) across 15 patient-level questions designed to assess the ability of the artificial intelligence (AI)-driven large language model to provide…
Latest iteration of SVS program seeks to help foster development of resilient leaders
As the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) prepares to launch its fifth cohort of the Leadership Development Program (LDP), anticipation is high among aspiring leaders in vascular surgery. This seven-month-long program has become a cornerstone for over 100 members of…
The power of grassroots and grasstops advocacy
The progress in congress can seem overwhelmingly slow, especially considering the 118th Congress has only passed 27 pieces of legislation while holding over 700 votes. However, rather than being overcome with a sense of discouragement, this is when we should…
Research provides ‘stepping stone’ for future application of AI in vascular surgery
New research on Chat generative pre-trained transformer (GPT) technology and its Vascular Education and Self-Assessment Program (VESAP) success rate provides insight into the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in vascular surgery training and practice, investigators Michael Amendola, MD, and Quang…
The top 10 most popular Vascular Specialist stories of March 2024
In March, the most read stories from Vascular Specialist include a new analysis which suggests of a ‘lack of reach’ of vascular voices within news coverage of vascular disease; a vascular surgery resident reflects on their experience of match day;…
Gain discount on premier vascular review resources
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) is encouraging members to pre-purchase the sixth edition of the Vascular Education and Self-Assessment Program (VESAP6), a premier digital resource for those preparing for qualifying, certification and recertification examinations. Presales will end on March…
SVS seeks nominations for vice president
The SVS has opened the nomination period for the position of SVS vice president, with the deadline set for March 15. Anyone can nominate/self-nominate for vice president, but only Active and Senior SVS members in good standing are eligible for…