News from the SVS

The Society for Vascular Surgery has set the date for the 2019 Vascular Research Initiatives Conference: May 13, 2019. Mark your calendars and plan to attend this conference, which focuses on emerging vascular science. VRIC will feature abstracts, the Alexander W. Clowes Distinguished Lecture, a Translational Panel, reception and posters. As in the past, VRIC will be held in conjunction with the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions. Those take place May 14 to 16, 2019. 

The Society for Vascular Surgery has set the date for the 2019 Vascular Research Initiatives Conference: May 13, 2019. Mark your calendars and plan to attend this conference, which focuses on emerging vascular science. VRIC will feature abstracts, the Alexander W. Clowes Distinguished Lecture, a Translational Panel, reception and posters. As in the past, VRIC will be held in conjunction with the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions. Those take place May 14 to 16, 2019. 

The Society for Vascular Surgery has set the date for the 2019 Vascular Research Initiatives Conference: May 13, 2019. Mark your calendars and plan to attend this conference, which focuses on emerging vascular science. VRIC will feature abstracts, the Alexander W. Clowes Distinguished Lecture, a Translational Panel, reception and posters. As in the past, VRIC will be held in conjunction with the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions. Those take place May 14 to 16, 2019. 

Apply for the SVS International Scholars Program by Sept. 1. Up to four qualified vascular surgeons younger than 40, from countries other than the United States or Canada, will receive $5,000 each, to attend the 2019 Vascular Annual Meeting and to visit clinical, teaching and research facilities in the U.S. and Canada. Watch a past recipient discuss the impact on her career here.

Apply for the SVS International Scholars Program by Sept. 1. Up to four qualified vascular surgeons younger than 40, from countries other than the United States or Canada, will receive $5,000 each, to attend the 2019 Vascular Annual Meeting and to visit clinical, teaching and research facilities in the U.S. and Canada. Watch a past recipient discuss the impact on her career here.

Apply for the SVS International Scholars Program by Sept. 1. Up to four qualified vascular surgeons younger than 40, from countries other than the United States or Canada, will receive $5,000 each, to attend the 2019 Vascular Annual Meeting and to visit clinical, teaching and research facilities in the U.S. and Canada. Watch a past recipient discuss the impact on her career here.

VAM on Demand, a library of hundreds of presentations from the 2018 Vascular Annual Meeting is now available. Those who attended VAM can review sessions at their own pace and watch others that they missed. Those who did not attend now get the chance to learn from the sessions offered. Cost is $199 for VAM attendees and $499 for non-attendees. Access, including the ability to download materials, is good for one year. Learn more and purchase VAM on Demand here. Contact the SVS Education Department for more information at 312-334-2300, or at [email protected].

VAM on Demand, a library of hundreds of presentations from the 2018 Vascular Annual Meeting is now available. Those who attended VAM can review sessions at their own pace and watch others that they missed. Those who did not attend now get the chance to learn from the sessions offered. Cost is $199 for VAM attendees and $499 for non-attendees. Access, including the ability to download materials, is good for one year. Learn more and purchase VAM on Demand here. Contact the SVS Education Department for more information at 312-334-2300, or at [email protected].

VAM on Demand, a library of hundreds of presentations from the 2018 Vascular Annual Meeting is now available. Those who attended VAM can review sessions at their own pace and watch others that they missed. Those who did not attend now get the chance to learn from the sessions offered. Cost is $199 for VAM attendees and $499 for non-attendees. Access, including the ability to download materials, is good for one year. Learn more and purchase VAM on Demand here. Contact the SVS Education Department for more information at 312-334-2300, or at [email protected].

With certification exams coming up, some surgeons may want to brush up.

The Vascular Educational Self-Assessment Program (VESAP), fourth edition, is a great study tool. As with previous editions, VESAP4 contains 10 topic sections, each with dozens of study and test questions, with 550 questions overall. VESAP4 offers both learning and testing modes, plus both Continuing Medical Education and Maintenance of Certification self-assessment credits. This edition also includes a mobile app (Apple products only) for off-line study. The program can be purchased as a comprehensive package or by individual modules. Package cost is $549 for members, $449 for candidates and $649 for non-members. Module pricing is $75, $65 and $85 per module, respectively.

With certification exams coming up, some surgeons may want to brush up.

The Vascular Educational Self-Assessment Program (VESAP), fourth edition, is a great study tool. As with previous editions, VESAP4 contains 10 topic sections, each with dozens of study and test questions, with 550 questions overall. VESAP4 offers both learning and testing modes, plus both Continuing Medical Education and Maintenance of Certification self-assessment credits. This edition also includes a mobile app (Apple products only) for off-line study. The program can be purchased as a comprehensive package or by individual modules. Package cost is $549 for members, $449 for candidates and $649 for non-members. Module pricing is $75, $65 and $85 per module, respectively.

With certification exams coming up, some surgeons may want to brush up.

The Vascular Educational Self-Assessment Program (VESAP), fourth edition, is a great study tool. As with previous editions, VESAP4 contains 10 topic sections, each with dozens of study and test questions, with 550 questions overall. VESAP4 offers both learning and testing modes, plus both Continuing Medical Education and Maintenance of Certification self-assessment credits. This edition also includes a mobile app (Apple products only) for off-line study. The program can be purchased as a comprehensive package or by individual modules. Package cost is $549 for members, $449 for candidates and $649 for non-members. Module pricing is $75, $65 and $85 per module, respectively.

The Society for Vascular Surgery needs members to participate in guideline writing groups on three topics: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, Trauma and Genetic Aneurysms/Dissections. SVS welcomes applicants with expertise and experience in diverse practice settings. Visit here for more information and the survey/application forms for each guideline. Completed forms are due Aug. 15.

The Society for Vascular Surgery needs members to participate in guideline writing groups on three topics: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, Trauma and Genetic Aneurysms/Dissections. SVS welcomes applicants with expertise and experience in diverse practice settings. Visit here for more information and the survey/application forms for each guideline. Completed forms are due Aug. 15.

The Society for Vascular Surgery needs members to participate in guideline writing groups on three topics: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, Trauma and Genetic Aneurysms/Dissections. SVS welcomes applicants with expertise and experience in diverse practice settings. Visit here for more information and the survey/application forms for each guideline. Completed forms are due Aug. 15.

Do you have an idea for an informative session at the 2019 Vascular Annual Meeting? The Society for Vascular Surgery is seeking proposals for invited sessions — postgraduate courses; breakfast, concurrent or small-group sessions; and/or Tips and Tricks and Ask the Experts sessions — for next year’s meeting. Suggestions are due by Aug. 27. See more information and find the submission form here. The 2019 VAM will be June 12-15 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md., just outside Washington, D.C.

Do you have an idea for an informative session at the 2019 Vascular Annual Meeting? The Society for Vascular Surgery is seeking proposals for invited sessions — postgraduate courses; breakfast, concurrent or small-group sessions; and/or Tips and Tricks and Ask the Experts sessions — for next year’s meeting. Suggestions are due by Aug. 27. See more information and find the submission form here. The 2019 VAM will be June 12-15 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md., just outside Washington, D.C.

Do you have an idea for an informative session at the 2019 Vascular Annual Meeting? The Society for Vascular Surgery is seeking proposals for invited sessions — postgraduate courses; breakfast, concurrent or small-group sessions; and/or Tips and Tricks and Ask the Experts sessions — for next year’s meeting. Suggestions are due by Aug. 27. See more information and find the submission form here. The 2019 VAM will be June 12-15 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md., just outside Washington, D.C.

Whether you attended VAM18 or not, if you need more meeting, we have you covered. All things VAM are available here. For example:

• Find link to CME claim info
• Watch on-site videos and enjoy slide shows
• Find a link to the full schedule, with abstracts, moderators, faculty bios, exhibitors

VAM On Demand slides and videos will soon be available for purchase; watch Pulse and/or your inbox for the announcement!

Whether you attended VAM18 or not, if you need more meeting, we have you covered. All things VAM are available here. For example:

• Find link to CME claim info
• Watch on-site videos and enjoy slide shows
• Find a link to the full schedule, with abstracts, moderators, faculty bios, exhibitors

VAM On Demand slides and videos will soon be available for purchase; watch Pulse and/or your inbox for the announcement!

Whether you attended VAM18 or not, if you need more meeting, we have you covered. All things VAM are available here. For example:

• Find link to CME claim info
• Watch on-site videos and enjoy slide shows
• Find a link to the full schedule, with abstracts, moderators, faculty bios, exhibitors

VAM On Demand slides and videos will soon be available for purchase; watch Pulse and/or your inbox for the announcement!

The deadline to submit applications for the SVS Foundation Research Career Development Travel Award is Aug. 15. This award aims to develop strong leaders in vascular surgery. Awardees are assigned an SVS research mentor and are provided with funds to attend an establish research career development course.

The deadline to submit applications for the SVS Foundation Research Career Development Travel Award is Aug. 15. This award aims to develop strong leaders in vascular surgery. Awardees are assigned an SVS research mentor and are provided with funds to attend an establish research career development course.

The deadline to submit applications for the SVS Foundation Research Career Development Travel Award is Aug. 15. This award aims to develop strong leaders in vascular surgery. Awardees are assigned an SVS research mentor and are provided with funds to attend an establish research career development course.

The deadline for applications for the SVS International Scholars Program has been extended to Sept. 1. The program provides up to four scholarships to qualified young vascular surgeons from countries other than the United States or Canada. Awardees receive $5,000 each, to attend the 2019 Vascular Annual Meeting and to visit clinical, teaching and research facilities in the U.S. and Canada. Apply today.

The deadline for applications for the SVS International Scholars Program has been extended to Sept. 1. The program provides up to four scholarships to qualified young vascular surgeons from countries other than the United States or Canada. Awardees receive $5,000 each, to attend the 2019 Vascular Annual Meeting and to visit clinical, teaching and research facilities in the U.S. and Canada. Apply today.

The deadline for applications for the SVS International Scholars Program has been extended to Sept. 1. The program provides up to four scholarships to qualified young vascular surgeons from countries other than the United States or Canada. Awardees receive $5,000 each, to attend the 2019 Vascular Annual Meeting and to visit clinical, teaching and research facilities in the U.S. and Canada. Apply today.

Applications are due by Aug. 2 for the SVS International Scholars Program, which provides up to four scholarships to qualified young vascular surgeons from countries other than the United States or Canada. Awardees receive $5,000 each, to attend the 2019 Vascular Annual Meeting and to visit clinical, teaching and research facilities in the U.S. and Canada.

Applications are due by Aug. 2 for the SVS International Scholars Program, which provides up to four scholarships to qualified young vascular surgeons from countries other than the United States or Canada. Awardees receive $5,000 each, to attend the 2019 Vascular Annual Meeting and to visit clinical, teaching and research facilities in the U.S. and Canada.

Applications are due by Aug. 2 for the SVS International Scholars Program, which provides up to four scholarships to qualified young vascular surgeons from countries other than the United States or Canada. Awardees receive $5,000 each, to attend the 2019 Vascular Annual Meeting and to visit clinical, teaching and research facilities in the U.S. and Canada.