News from the SVS

This final month of the year is the giving season, and many people delay their charitable contributions until then. Please consider making a difference in the world of vascular surgery this holiday season by donating to the SVS Foundation. The mission of the Foundation has expanded, and your dollars are needed now, more than ever. From research, to disaster relief efforts, to patient awareness and disease prevention, all contributions are ultimately aimed at improving patient health. Please give today.

This final month of the year is the giving season, and many people delay their charitable contributions until then. Please consider making a difference in the world of vascular surgery this holiday season by donating to the SVS Foundation. The mission of the Foundation has expanded, and your dollars are needed now, more than ever. From research, to disaster relief efforts, to patient awareness and disease prevention, all contributions are ultimately aimed at improving patient health. Please give today.

This final month of the year is the giving season, and many people delay their charitable contributions until then. Please consider making a difference in the world of vascular surgery this holiday season by donating to the SVS Foundation. The mission of the Foundation has expanded, and your dollars are needed now, more than ever. From research, to disaster relief efforts, to patient awareness and disease prevention, all contributions are ultimately aimed at improving patient health. Please give today.

The SVS Executive Board announced in November that all Active SVS Members in good standing will now be considered Fellows of the Society for Vascular Surgery™ (FSVS™). The trademarked designation is one of the benefits of SVS membership and is a public acknowledgement that a surgeon has met the high standards required by the SVS of its members and has shown and professional commitment to the field of vascular surgery. Active Members in good standing may add the initials FSVS™ after their name in any usage, such as signature lines, letterhead, door signage and so on. Distinguished Fellows of the Society for Vascular Surgery™ also may use the trademarked designation of DFSVS™. Read the official announcement here.

The SVS Executive Board announced in November that all Active SVS Members in good standing will now be considered Fellows of the Society for Vascular Surgery™ (FSVS™). The trademarked designation is one of the benefits of SVS membership and is a public acknowledgement that a surgeon has met the high standards required by the SVS of its members and has shown and professional commitment to the field of vascular surgery. Active Members in good standing may add the initials FSVS™ after their name in any usage, such as signature lines, letterhead, door signage and so on. Distinguished Fellows of the Society for Vascular Surgery™ also may use the trademarked designation of DFSVS™. Read the official announcement here.

The SVS Executive Board announced in November that all Active SVS Members in good standing will now be considered Fellows of the Society for Vascular Surgery™ (FSVS™). The trademarked designation is one of the benefits of SVS membership and is a public acknowledgement that a surgeon has met the high standards required by the SVS of its members and has shown and professional commitment to the field of vascular surgery. Active Members in good standing may add the initials FSVS™ after their name in any usage, such as signature lines, letterhead, door signage and so on. Distinguished Fellows of the Society for Vascular Surgery™ also may use the trademarked designation of DFSVS™. Read the official announcement here.

The SVS Research and Education Committee encourages eligible members to apply for the prestigious Resident Research Award. The recipient will showcase his or her work at the 2019 Vascular Annual Meeting in June as well as receive a $5,000 award. This award is designed to provide special recognition of original scientific work that has yet to be published in manuscript form. It’s an excellent opportunity for surgical trainees in vascular research laboratories to be recognized and rewarded for their research efforts. The application deadline is Jan. 16, 2019, and the annual meeting will take place June 12 to 15 in National Harbor, Md., outside of Washington, D.C.

The SVS Research and Education Committee encourages eligible members to apply for the prestigious Resident Research Award. The recipient will showcase his or her work at the 2019 Vascular Annual Meeting in June as well as receive a $5,000 award. This award is designed to provide special recognition of original scientific work that has yet to be published in manuscript form. It’s an excellent opportunity for surgical trainees in vascular research laboratories to be recognized and rewarded for their research efforts. The application deadline is Jan. 16, 2019, and the annual meeting will take place June 12 to 15 in National Harbor, Md., outside of Washington, D.C.

The SVS Research and Education Committee encourages eligible members to apply for the prestigious Resident Research Award. The recipient will showcase his or her work at the 2019 Vascular Annual Meeting in June as well as receive a $5,000 award. This award is designed to provide special recognition of original scientific work that has yet to be published in manuscript form. It’s an excellent opportunity for surgical trainees in vascular research laboratories to be recognized and rewarded for their research efforts. The application deadline is Jan. 16, 2019, and the annual meeting will take place June 12 to 15 in National Harbor, Md., outside of Washington, D.C.

The abstract submission site for the 2019 Vascular Annual Meeting is now open. Submissions may be considered for the following programs: Scientific Session, Vascular and Endovascular Surgical Society (VESS), International Forum, International Fast Talk, Poster Competition and Interactive Poster. In addition to the International Forum and International Fast Talk, the international community has added two further opportunities to showcase research: The International Young Surgeon Competition and the International Poster Competition. This year the submission site is mobile friendly! Get more information on submission and policy guidelines here.

The abstract submission site for the 2019 Vascular Annual Meeting is now open. Submissions may be considered for the following programs: Scientific Session, Vascular and Endovascular Surgical Society (VESS), International Forum, International Fast Talk, Poster Competition and Interactive Poster. In addition to the International Forum and International Fast Talk, the international community has added two further opportunities to showcase research: The International Young Surgeon Competition and the International Poster Competition. This year the submission site is mobile friendly! Get more information on submission and policy guidelines here.

The abstract submission site for the 2019 Vascular Annual Meeting is now open. Submissions may be considered for the following programs: Scientific Session, Vascular and Endovascular Surgical Society (VESS), International Forum, International Fast Talk, Poster Competition and Interactive Poster. In addition to the International Forum and International Fast Talk, the international community has added two further opportunities to showcase research: The International Young Surgeon Competition and the International Poster Competition. This year the submission site is mobile friendly! Get more information on submission and policy guidelines here.

Both registration and the abstract submission site for the 2019 Vascular Research Initiatives Conference are now open. This one-day meeting encourages interactive participation of all attendees and emphasizes emerging vascular science. To maximize researchers' and participants' travel dollars and time, VRIC will be held on May 13, 2019, in Boston, the day before the American Heart Association’s Vascular Discovery Scientific Sessions

Both registration and the abstract submission site for the 2019 Vascular Research Initiatives Conference are now open. This one-day meeting encourages interactive participation of all attendees and emphasizes emerging vascular science. To maximize researchers' and participants' travel dollars and time, VRIC will be held on May 13, 2019, in Boston, the day before the American Heart Association’s Vascular Discovery Scientific Sessions

Both registration and the abstract submission site for the 2019 Vascular Research Initiatives Conference are now open. This one-day meeting encourages interactive participation of all attendees and emphasizes emerging vascular science. To maximize researchers' and participants' travel dollars and time, VRIC will be held on May 13, 2019, in Boston, the day before the American Heart Association’s Vascular Discovery Scientific Sessions

The Society for Vascular Surgery is creating a private online community, SVSConnect, with a number of resources for SVS members and their peers. This new collaborative online community will let members connect and engage with, and learn from, fellow members and peers on an infinite number of topics. It is expected to launch by late 2018. Users will enjoy a member directory search, forums, mentor match programs and resource sharing. More information will be communicated to members soon via Pulse newsletters, emails and the SVS Website.

The Society for Vascular Surgery is creating a private online community, SVSConnect, with a number of resources for SVS members and their peers. This new collaborative online community will let members connect and engage with, and learn from, fellow members and peers on an infinite number of topics. It is expected to launch by late 2018. Users will enjoy a member directory search, forums, mentor match programs and resource sharing. More information will be communicated to members soon via Pulse newsletters, emails and the SVS Website.

The Society for Vascular Surgery is creating a private online community, SVSConnect, with a number of resources for SVS members and their peers. This new collaborative online community will let members connect and engage with, and learn from, fellow members and peers on an infinite number of topics. It is expected to launch by late 2018. Users will enjoy a member directory search, forums, mentor match programs and resource sharing. More information will be communicated to members soon via Pulse newsletters, emails and the SVS Website.

A new flier on diabetes and vascular disease is now available in English and Spanish as an instant download. This is the second new flier produced by the SVS Foundation as part of its awareness and prevention mission. Please download and share this important information. It’s a good opportunity to remind your patients of the effects of diabetes on their vascular system. We are offering two versions of PDFs on which you can easily type your office contact information. As you share with other physician referrers and your patients, also send them to our Diabetes Information page, where physicians can find the latest vascular and diabetes research, and patients can find useful health information.

A new flier on diabetes and vascular disease is now available in English and Spanish as an instant download. This is the second new flier produced by the SVS Foundation as part of its awareness and prevention mission. Please download and share this important information. It’s a good opportunity to remind your patients of the effects of diabetes on their vascular system. We are offering two versions of PDFs on which you can easily type your office contact information. As you share with other physician referrers and your patients, also send them to our Diabetes Information page, where physicians can find the latest vascular and diabetes research, and patients can find useful health information.

A new flier on diabetes and vascular disease is now available in English and Spanish as an instant download. This is the second new flier produced by the SVS Foundation as part of its awareness and prevention mission. Please download and share this important information. It’s a good opportunity to remind your patients of the effects of diabetes on their vascular system. We are offering two versions of PDFs on which you can easily type your office contact information. As you share with other physician referrers and your patients, also send them to our Diabetes Information page, where physicians can find the latest vascular and diabetes research, and patients can find useful health information.

The Society for Vascular Surgery Community Practice Committee announces the Excellence in Community Service Award, honoring a member who has made contributions not only to the profession but to the community as well. Applications are due Feb. 1, 2019. The recipient will be announced and recognized at the 2019 Vascular Annual Meeting in June. Nominees must have practiced vascular surgery for at least 20 years and been an SVS member for at least five. They also must present evidence of impact on vascular care or community health.

The Society for Vascular Surgery Community Practice Committee announces the Excellence in Community Service Award, honoring a member who has made contributions not only to the profession but to the community as well. Applications are due Feb. 1, 2019. The recipient will be announced and recognized at the 2019 Vascular Annual Meeting in June. Nominees must have practiced vascular surgery for at least 20 years and been an SVS member for at least five. They also must present evidence of impact on vascular care or community health.

The Society for Vascular Surgery Community Practice Committee announces the Excellence in Community Service Award, honoring a member who has made contributions not only to the profession but to the community as well. Applications are due Feb. 1, 2019. The recipient will be announced and recognized at the 2019 Vascular Annual Meeting in June. Nominees must have practiced vascular surgery for at least 20 years and been an SVS member for at least five. They also must present evidence of impact on vascular care or community health.

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The SVS Foundation’s 2018 Annual Report has just been published online. The report highlights the Foundation’s work, the money raised, and money spent. It tells why people give and the profound difference SVS members make, not only in their research labs but also in their communities. The Foundation offers a number of ways to give and a number of funds – the general fund, disaster relief, research and more – to which donations may be directed. This is the season for the SVS annual Giving Campaign. Please read the report and give today.
 

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The SVS Foundation’s 2018 Annual Report has just been published online. The report highlights the Foundation’s work, the money raised, and money spent. It tells why people give and the profound difference SVS members make, not only in their research labs but also in their communities. The Foundation offers a number of ways to give and a number of funds – the general fund, disaster relief, research and more – to which donations may be directed. This is the season for the SVS annual Giving Campaign. Please read the report and give today.
 

Download Below

The SVS Foundation’s 2018 Annual Report has just been published online. The report highlights the Foundation’s work, the money raised, and money spent. It tells why people give and the profound difference SVS members make, not only in their research labs but also in their communities. The Foundation offers a number of ways to give and a number of funds – the general fund, disaster relief, research and more – to which donations may be directed. This is the season for the SVS annual Giving Campaign. Please read the report and give today.
 

Applications are due by October 31 for the SVS Vascular Surgery Trainee Advocacy Travel Scholarship. The scholarship is designed to enhance the trainee’s health policy and advocacy development. The recipient gets the chance to participate in Capitol Hill visits and learn more about the SVS’ health policy and advocacy activities. Applicants must be an SVS Candidate Member currently enrolled in or accepted into a vascular surgery training program and have interest in health policy and advocacy issues related to vascular surgery.

Applications are due by October 31 for the SVS Vascular Surgery Trainee Advocacy Travel Scholarship. The scholarship is designed to enhance the trainee’s health policy and advocacy development. The recipient gets the chance to participate in Capitol Hill visits and learn more about the SVS’ health policy and advocacy activities. Applicants must be an SVS Candidate Member currently enrolled in or accepted into a vascular surgery training program and have interest in health policy and advocacy issues related to vascular surgery.

Applications are due by October 31 for the SVS Vascular Surgery Trainee Advocacy Travel Scholarship. The scholarship is designed to enhance the trainee’s health policy and advocacy development. The recipient gets the chance to participate in Capitol Hill visits and learn more about the SVS’ health policy and advocacy activities. Applicants must be an SVS Candidate Member currently enrolled in or accepted into a vascular surgery training program and have interest in health policy and advocacy issues related to vascular surgery.