News from the SVS

Abstracts and videos for the 2020 Vascular Annual Meeting will be accepted now through January 15. The submission process may be completed on a smartphone or tablet computer. The Video Committee encourages submissions in areas such as dialysis access, lower extremity revascularization, surgical bypass procedures, venous interventions, management of adverse events and more. Read more and begin the submission process here.

Abstracts and videos for the 2020 Vascular Annual Meeting will be accepted now through January 15. The submission process may be completed on a smartphone or tablet computer. The Video Committee encourages submissions in areas such as dialysis access, lower extremity revascularization, surgical bypass procedures, venous interventions, management of adverse events and more. Read more and begin the submission process here.

Abstracts and videos for the 2020 Vascular Annual Meeting will be accepted now through January 15. The submission process may be completed on a smartphone or tablet computer. The Video Committee encourages submissions in areas such as dialysis access, lower extremity revascularization, surgical bypass procedures, venous interventions, management of adverse events and more. Read more and begin the submission process here.

The Vascular Research Initiatives Conference emphasizes emerging vascular science and encourages interactive participation of attendees. Scheduled the day before Vascular Discovery Scientific Sessions, VRIC is considered a key event for connecting with vascular researchers.  Join us for the 2020 program "VRIC Chicago 2020: From Discovery to Translation." The SVS is now accepting abstracts for the program and will continue through January 7. Submit your abstract now and be a part of this important event for vascular researchers.

The Vascular Research Initiatives Conference emphasizes emerging vascular science and encourages interactive participation of attendees. Scheduled the day before Vascular Discovery Scientific Sessions, VRIC is considered a key event for connecting with vascular researchers.  Join us for the 2020 program "VRIC Chicago 2020: From Discovery to Translation." The SVS is now accepting abstracts for the program and will continue through January 7. Submit your abstract now and be a part of this important event for vascular researchers.

The Vascular Research Initiatives Conference emphasizes emerging vascular science and encourages interactive participation of attendees. Scheduled the day before Vascular Discovery Scientific Sessions, VRIC is considered a key event for connecting with vascular researchers.  Join us for the 2020 program "VRIC Chicago 2020: From Discovery to Translation." The SVS is now accepting abstracts for the program and will continue through January 7. Submit your abstract now and be a part of this important event for vascular researchers.

The SVS' Community Practice Committee will hold a webinar, Credentialing and Privileging for New Procedures and Technologies, on Tuesday, November 12th from 7-8pm CT. The webinar will focus on critical elements for obtaining privileging, the definition of a new procedure, a proposed process for credentialing and privileging and implementing the proposed process. Dr. Thomas Forbes is presenting the webinar and there will be time for questions. Dr. Forbes will also be joined by several vascular surgeons to answer your privileging and credentialing questions. Register today.

The SVS' Community Practice Committee will hold a webinar, Credentialing and Privileging for New Procedures and Technologies, on Tuesday, November 12th from 7-8pm CT. The webinar will focus on critical elements for obtaining privileging, the definition of a new procedure, a proposed process for credentialing and privileging and implementing the proposed process. Dr. Thomas Forbes is presenting the webinar and there will be time for questions. Dr. Forbes will also be joined by several vascular surgeons to answer your privileging and credentialing questions. Register today.

The SVS' Community Practice Committee will hold a webinar, Credentialing and Privileging for New Procedures and Technologies, on Tuesday, November 12th from 7-8pm CT. The webinar will focus on critical elements for obtaining privileging, the definition of a new procedure, a proposed process for credentialing and privileging and implementing the proposed process. Dr. Thomas Forbes is presenting the webinar and there will be time for questions. Dr. Forbes will also be joined by several vascular surgeons to answer your privileging and credentialing questions. Register today.

With physician distress a top concern of vascular surgeons, the SVS and its Wellness Task Force are launching a member support component of its wellness program, designed to help vascular surgeons enhance their personal resilience/wellness, and continue development of a compassionate and accountable peer community. Beginning in November, an article and a self-awareness exercise will be posted on SVSConnect each month and the group will encourage discussion on the topic. In February, a second phase of the program will offer members the opportunity to join peer support conference calls guided by wellness experts.

With physician distress a top concern of vascular surgeons, the SVS and its Wellness Task Force are launching a member support component of its wellness program, designed to help vascular surgeons enhance their personal resilience/wellness, and continue development of a compassionate and accountable peer community. Beginning in November, an article and a self-awareness exercise will be posted on SVSConnect each month and the group will encourage discussion on the topic. In February, a second phase of the program will offer members the opportunity to join peer support conference calls guided by wellness experts.

With physician distress a top concern of vascular surgeons, the SVS and its Wellness Task Force are launching a member support component of its wellness program, designed to help vascular surgeons enhance their personal resilience/wellness, and continue development of a compassionate and accountable peer community. Beginning in November, an article and a self-awareness exercise will be posted on SVSConnect each month and the group will encourage discussion on the topic. In February, a second phase of the program will offer members the opportunity to join peer support conference calls guided by wellness experts.

The SVS Foundation has just published its 2019 Annual Report. This year, the report focuses on how past award recipients have used their grants to impact and improve patient care. More than $13 million in grants over the past three decades have given recipients the support they need to impact the lives of patients and those who provide care. Read about the stories, see the numbers and consider giving to the SVS Foundation in their 2019 Annual Report.

The SVS Foundation has just published its 2019 Annual Report. This year, the report focuses on how past award recipients have used their grants to impact and improve patient care. More than $13 million in grants over the past three decades have given recipients the support they need to impact the lives of patients and those who provide care. Read about the stories, see the numbers and consider giving to the SVS Foundation in their 2019 Annual Report.

The SVS Foundation has just published its 2019 Annual Report. This year, the report focuses on how past award recipients have used their grants to impact and improve patient care. More than $13 million in grants over the past three decades have given recipients the support they need to impact the lives of patients and those who provide care. Read about the stories, see the numbers and consider giving to the SVS Foundation in their 2019 Annual Report.

The SVS, in collaboration with the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society (VESS) and the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery (SCVS), has launched a new leadership development program. Its aim is to help our community of vascular surgeons reach their full potential as leaders and make the most positive impact possible in our specialty, their place of work, their community and other areas of importance in their life. The program is open to academic and community practice vascular surgeons from the US or Canada who are 5-10 years out from training. Learn more here.

The SVS, in collaboration with the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society (VESS) and the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery (SCVS), has launched a new leadership development program. Its aim is to help our community of vascular surgeons reach their full potential as leaders and make the most positive impact possible in our specialty, their place of work, their community and other areas of importance in their life. The program is open to academic and community practice vascular surgeons from the US or Canada who are 5-10 years out from training. Learn more here.

The SVS, in collaboration with the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society (VESS) and the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery (SCVS), has launched a new leadership development program. Its aim is to help our community of vascular surgeons reach their full potential as leaders and make the most positive impact possible in our specialty, their place of work, their community and other areas of importance in their life. The program is open to academic and community practice vascular surgeons from the US or Canada who are 5-10 years out from training. Learn more here.

The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), in collaboration with the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society (VESS) and the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery (SCVS), is launching an exciting new program meant to provide a meaningful leadership development experience for a select group of mid-career vascular surgeons. This highly interactive and unique program will begin in 2020 and be implemented over a six-month period. The aim is to help our community of vascular surgeons reach their full potential as leaders and make the most positive impact possible in our specialty, their place of work, their community and other areas of importance in their life. Learn more here.

The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), in collaboration with the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society (VESS) and the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery (SCVS), is launching an exciting new program meant to provide a meaningful leadership development experience for a select group of mid-career vascular surgeons. This highly interactive and unique program will begin in 2020 and be implemented over a six-month period. The aim is to help our community of vascular surgeons reach their full potential as leaders and make the most positive impact possible in our specialty, their place of work, their community and other areas of importance in their life. Learn more here.

The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), in collaboration with the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society (VESS) and the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery (SCVS), is launching an exciting new program meant to provide a meaningful leadership development experience for a select group of mid-career vascular surgeons. This highly interactive and unique program will begin in 2020 and be implemented over a six-month period. The aim is to help our community of vascular surgeons reach their full potential as leaders and make the most positive impact possible in our specialty, their place of work, their community and other areas of importance in their life. Learn more here.

As the holiday shopping season approaches, the SVS Foundation would like to remind you to set up your AmazonSmile account and designate the SVS Foundation as your charity. It’s easy to begin. Start at smile.amazon.com and search ‘Society for Vascular Surgery Foundation.’ Once you choose the Foundation, start shopping! Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases. Every little bit makes a difference. Questions? Reach out to SVSFoundation@vascularsociety.org.

As the holiday shopping season approaches, the SVS Foundation would like to remind you to set up your AmazonSmile account and designate the SVS Foundation as your charity. It’s easy to begin. Start at smile.amazon.com and search ‘Society for Vascular Surgery Foundation.’ Once you choose the Foundation, start shopping! Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases. Every little bit makes a difference. Questions? Reach out to SVSFoundation@vascularsociety.org.

As the holiday shopping season approaches, the SVS Foundation would like to remind you to set up your AmazonSmile account and designate the SVS Foundation as your charity. It’s easy to begin. Start at smile.amazon.com and search ‘Society for Vascular Surgery Foundation.’ Once you choose the Foundation, start shopping! Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases. Every little bit makes a difference. Questions? Reach out to SVSFoundation@vascularsociety.org.

By renewing your membership, you continue to support the critical work the Society does throughout the year, and you contribute directly to the ongoing improvement of vascular health. Renewing will also provide you continued access to all membership benefits, including access to peer-reviewed journals, your members-only community on SVSConnect, and discounts on meetings and educational products.

Avoid a lapse in your SVS membership and loss of benefits. Pay your open invoice online by logging on to your SVS member page. Pay your dues here.

By renewing your membership, you continue to support the critical work the Society does throughout the year, and you contribute directly to the ongoing improvement of vascular health. Renewing will also provide you continued access to all membership benefits, including access to peer-reviewed journals, your members-only community on SVSConnect, and discounts on meetings and educational products.

Avoid a lapse in your SVS membership and loss of benefits. Pay your open invoice online by logging on to your SVS member page. Pay your dues here.

By renewing your membership, you continue to support the critical work the Society does throughout the year, and you contribute directly to the ongoing improvement of vascular health. Renewing will also provide you continued access to all membership benefits, including access to peer-reviewed journals, your members-only community on SVSConnect, and discounts on meetings and educational products.

Avoid a lapse in your SVS membership and loss of benefits. Pay your open invoice online by logging on to your SVS member page. Pay your dues here.

Based on member needs assessment, SVS members have been asking for a more comprehensive, vascular surgery-specific leadership development program. The SVS, working in collaboration with the VESS and SCVS, is pleased to announce a unique program opportunity for vascular surgeons 5-10 years post-training. The focus of the program will be on the development of leadership skills identified by members as most relevant to accelerating their leadership efforts at their home institution or practice, society or community. Be on the lookout for the program application, and all the details, next week. Completed applications will be due November 22nd. There will be a limit of 20 vascular surgeons selected in the first program cohort.

Based on member needs assessment, SVS members have been asking for a more comprehensive, vascular surgery-specific leadership development program. The SVS, working in collaboration with the VESS and SCVS, is pleased to announce a unique program opportunity for vascular surgeons 5-10 years post-training. The focus of the program will be on the development of leadership skills identified by members as most relevant to accelerating their leadership efforts at their home institution or practice, society or community. Be on the lookout for the program application, and all the details, next week. Completed applications will be due November 22nd. There will be a limit of 20 vascular surgeons selected in the first program cohort.

Based on member needs assessment, SVS members have been asking for a more comprehensive, vascular surgery-specific leadership development program. The SVS, working in collaboration with the VESS and SCVS, is pleased to announce a unique program opportunity for vascular surgeons 5-10 years post-training. The focus of the program will be on the development of leadership skills identified by members as most relevant to accelerating their leadership efforts at their home institution or practice, society or community. Be on the lookout for the program application, and all the details, next week. Completed applications will be due November 22nd. There will be a limit of 20 vascular surgeons selected in the first program cohort.