News from the SVS

Join others in placing bids on items available in the ‘Vascular Spectacular’ gala’s silent auction. Items include, but are not limited to, artwork, fine wines, travel experiences and sports memorabilia. Bidding will be open until this Friday, June 14, so be sure to bid early and often. The Gala will take place at the Vascular Annual Meeting and all proceeds benefit the work of the SVS Foundation. Sign up to participate here.

Join others in placing bids on items available in the ‘Vascular Spectacular’ gala’s silent auction. Items include, but are not limited to, artwork, fine wines, travel experiences and sports memorabilia. Bidding will be open until this Friday, June 14, so be sure to bid early and often. The Gala will take place at the Vascular Annual Meeting and all proceeds benefit the work of the SVS Foundation. Sign up to participate here.

Join others in placing bids on items available in the ‘Vascular Spectacular’ gala’s silent auction. Items include, but are not limited to, artwork, fine wines, travel experiences and sports memorabilia. Bidding will be open until this Friday, June 14, so be sure to bid early and often. The Gala will take place at the Vascular Annual Meeting and all proceeds benefit the work of the SVS Foundation. Sign up to participate here.

On May 31, new global guidelines on the best ways to treat Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia were co-published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery and the European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. This comes after four years of collaboration between vascular experts from around the world. According to the SVS’ own Dr. Conte, a co-editor, the group created a unique practice guideline that reflects the spectrum of the diseases and the approaches seen worldwide. Read the guidelines in the JVS here.

On May 31, new global guidelines on the best ways to treat Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia were co-published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery and the European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. This comes after four years of collaboration between vascular experts from around the world. According to the SVS’ own Dr. Conte, a co-editor, the group created a unique practice guideline that reflects the spectrum of the diseases and the approaches seen worldwide. Read the guidelines in the JVS here.

On May 31, new global guidelines on the best ways to treat Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia were co-published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery and the European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. This comes after four years of collaboration between vascular experts from around the world. According to the SVS’ own Dr. Conte, a co-editor, the group created a unique practice guideline that reflects the spectrum of the diseases and the approaches seen worldwide. Read the guidelines in the JVS here.

Are you in need of a new headshot for your website or institution’s site? Good news for you! Attendees can get a professional head shot taken from 10am to 2pm on Thursday and Friday at the Vascular Annual Meeting. Stop by the SVS Member Booth, #331, in the Exhibit Hall to take advantage of the opportunity! SVS reserves the right to use the photos, but you may use them however you’d like. Still need to register for the meeting? Do so today.

Are you in need of a new headshot for your website or institution’s site? Good news for you! Attendees can get a professional head shot taken from 10am to 2pm on Thursday and Friday at the Vascular Annual Meeting. Stop by the SVS Member Booth, #331, in the Exhibit Hall to take advantage of the opportunity! SVS reserves the right to use the photos, but you may use them however you’d like. Still need to register for the meeting? Do so today.

Are you in need of a new headshot for your website or institution’s site? Good news for you! Attendees can get a professional head shot taken from 10am to 2pm on Thursday and Friday at the Vascular Annual Meeting. Stop by the SVS Member Booth, #331, in the Exhibit Hall to take advantage of the opportunity! SVS reserves the right to use the photos, but you may use them however you’d like. Still need to register for the meeting? Do so today.

Many fabulous prizes are now available for bidding. The Society for Vascular Surgery has compiled nearly 70 packages for items graciously donated for the silent auction portion of the ‘Vascular Spectacular’ gala. The event takes place at the Vascular Annual Meeting on Friday, June 14, in National Harbor, MD. Everyone, including non-attendees, may participate in the silent auction until it closes during the gala itself. Sign up to participate in the auction here.

Many fabulous prizes are now available for bidding. The Society for Vascular Surgery has compiled nearly 70 packages for items graciously donated for the silent auction portion of the ‘Vascular Spectacular’ gala. The event takes place at the Vascular Annual Meeting on Friday, June 14, in National Harbor, MD. Everyone, including non-attendees, may participate in the silent auction until it closes during the gala itself. Sign up to participate in the auction here.

Many fabulous prizes are now available for bidding. The Society for Vascular Surgery has compiled nearly 70 packages for items graciously donated for the silent auction portion of the ‘Vascular Spectacular’ gala. The event takes place at the Vascular Annual Meeting on Friday, June 14, in National Harbor, MD. Everyone, including non-attendees, may participate in the silent auction until it closes during the gala itself. Sign up to participate in the auction here.

As the Vascular Annual Meeting approaches, we hope you are gearing up for a great few days of vascular programming, networking, receptions and fun! We invite you to share meeting details with your peers and colleagues on social media to generate excitement and increase attendance. To help you do this, we've put together a social media kit with directions, example posts and images you may use to spread the word about VAM. Start posting with directions listed here.

As the Vascular Annual Meeting approaches, we hope you are gearing up for a great few days of vascular programming, networking, receptions and fun! We invite you to share meeting details with your peers and colleagues on social media to generate excitement and increase attendance. To help you do this, we've put together a social media kit with directions, example posts and images you may use to spread the word about VAM. Start posting with directions listed here.

As the Vascular Annual Meeting approaches, we hope you are gearing up for a great few days of vascular programming, networking, receptions and fun! We invite you to share meeting details with your peers and colleagues on social media to generate excitement and increase attendance. To help you do this, we've put together a social media kit with directions, example posts and images you may use to spread the word about VAM. Start posting with directions listed here.

A community has opened specifically for our PA Section members on SVSConnect. This community is meant to provide a private space for vascular PAs to engage and collaborate with one another. Members will be able to have in depth discussions surrounding important issues including case complications and surgical procedures, research projects, wellness topics and much more. If you haven’t logged into SVSConnect yet, what are you waiting for? All you need are your SVS log in credentials to get started. Email [email protected] or call 312-334-2300 with questions. Sign in here.

A community has opened specifically for our PA Section members on SVSConnect. This community is meant to provide a private space for vascular PAs to engage and collaborate with one another. Members will be able to have in depth discussions surrounding important issues including case complications and surgical procedures, research projects, wellness topics and much more. If you haven’t logged into SVSConnect yet, what are you waiting for? All you need are your SVS log in credentials to get started. Email [email protected] or call 312-334-2300 with questions. Sign in here.

A community has opened specifically for our PA Section members on SVSConnect. This community is meant to provide a private space for vascular PAs to engage and collaborate with one another. Members will be able to have in depth discussions surrounding important issues including case complications and surgical procedures, research projects, wellness topics and much more. If you haven’t logged into SVSConnect yet, what are you waiting for? All you need are your SVS log in credentials to get started. Email [email protected] or call 312-334-2300 with questions. Sign in here.

Requirements for starting a vascular surgery training program have been lightened – you no longer need to have a general surgery residency at your institution and faculty requirements are in review. Because of this, SVS members are available to encourage and assist with the formation of new vascular surgery training programs. From 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 14, at the Vascular Annual Meeting, an information session will be held for those interested in establishing a vascular training program. If you’re heading to the meeting in June, stop by National Harbor 4 Room at the Gaylord National to hear more about this. Register for VAM today.

Requirements for starting a vascular surgery training program have been lightened – you no longer need to have a general surgery residency at your institution and faculty requirements are in review. Because of this, SVS members are available to encourage and assist with the formation of new vascular surgery training programs. From 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 14, at the Vascular Annual Meeting, an information session will be held for those interested in establishing a vascular training program. If you’re heading to the meeting in June, stop by National Harbor 4 Room at the Gaylord National to hear more about this. Register for VAM today.

Requirements for starting a vascular surgery training program have been lightened – you no longer need to have a general surgery residency at your institution and faculty requirements are in review. Because of this, SVS members are available to encourage and assist with the formation of new vascular surgery training programs. From 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 14, at the Vascular Annual Meeting, an information session will be held for those interested in establishing a vascular training program. If you’re heading to the meeting in June, stop by National Harbor 4 Room at the Gaylord National to hear more about this. Register for VAM today.

At the Annual Business Meeting, 12 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15, SVS members (Active, Seniors and/or Distinguished Fellows) will be asked to elect individuals to fill the positions of Secretary and Vice President and then approve the full slate of SVS Officers for 2019-20. The Nominating Committee unanimously identified one person felt to be uniquely qualified to assume the position of Vice President; as in the past, that candidate will be announced at the meeting. Members will select among three highly qualified candidates for Secretary: Keith Calligaro, Michael Conte and Amy Reed. Find information from each of them here. 

At the Annual Business Meeting, 12 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15, SVS members (Active, Seniors and/or Distinguished Fellows) will be asked to elect individuals to fill the positions of Secretary and Vice President and then approve the full slate of SVS Officers for 2019-20. The Nominating Committee unanimously identified one person felt to be uniquely qualified to assume the position of Vice President; as in the past, that candidate will be announced at the meeting. Members will select among three highly qualified candidates for Secretary: Keith Calligaro, Michael Conte and Amy Reed. Find information from each of them here. 

At the Annual Business Meeting, 12 to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15, SVS members (Active, Seniors and/or Distinguished Fellows) will be asked to elect individuals to fill the positions of Secretary and Vice President and then approve the full slate of SVS Officers for 2019-20. The Nominating Committee unanimously identified one person felt to be uniquely qualified to assume the position of Vice President; as in the past, that candidate will be announced at the meeting. Members will select among three highly qualified candidates for Secretary: Keith Calligaro, Michael Conte and Amy Reed. Find information from each of them here. 

For the first time ever, the SVS Foundation is teaming up with the Society for Vascular Nursing and the Society for Vascular Ultrasound to provide free AAA and peripheral artery disease ultrasound screenings. The event will take place from 8am to 12pm, June 8 at the Medical Faculty Associates Department of Surgery in Washington, DC. Spread the word if you know someone in the DC area who might be interested in attending. Appointments may be scheduled by calling 888-871-3801. View the full details here.

For the first time ever, the SVS Foundation is teaming up with the Society for Vascular Nursing and the Society for Vascular Ultrasound to provide free AAA and peripheral artery disease ultrasound screenings. The event will take place from 8am to 12pm, June 8 at the Medical Faculty Associates Department of Surgery in Washington, DC. Spread the word if you know someone in the DC area who might be interested in attending. Appointments may be scheduled by calling 888-871-3801. View the full details here.

For the first time ever, the SVS Foundation is teaming up with the Society for Vascular Nursing and the Society for Vascular Ultrasound to provide free AAA and peripheral artery disease ultrasound screenings. The event will take place from 8am to 12pm, June 8 at the Medical Faculty Associates Department of Surgery in Washington, DC. Spread the word if you know someone in the DC area who might be interested in attending. Appointments may be scheduled by calling 888-871-3801. View the full details here.

Register today for the Fourth Annual UCLA / SVS Symposium. This year’s program, “A Comprehensive Review and Update of What’s New in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery” will be held Aug. 24 to 26 at the Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills, Calif. The course, a joint effort of the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at UCLA and the Society for Vascular Surgery, will offer an in-depth review of the specialty to those preparing to take the vascular board examinations. It will also provide basic didactic education for vascular residents and fellows in training. Read the full details and register here.

Register today for the Fourth Annual UCLA / SVS Symposium. This year’s program, “A Comprehensive Review and Update of What’s New in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery” will be held Aug. 24 to 26 at the Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills, Calif. The course, a joint effort of the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at UCLA and the Society for Vascular Surgery, will offer an in-depth review of the specialty to those preparing to take the vascular board examinations. It will also provide basic didactic education for vascular residents and fellows in training. Read the full details and register here.

Register today for the Fourth Annual UCLA / SVS Symposium. This year’s program, “A Comprehensive Review and Update of What’s New in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery” will be held Aug. 24 to 26 at the Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills, Calif. The course, a joint effort of the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at UCLA and the Society for Vascular Surgery, will offer an in-depth review of the specialty to those preparing to take the vascular board examinations. It will also provide basic didactic education for vascular residents and fellows in training. Read the full details and register here.