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VAM25 Abstract Submissions
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) invites authors to submit abstracts for the 2025 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM25). This premier event in the field of vascular surgery will feature the latest advancements in vascular medicine and offer a platform for researchers and practitioners to share their innovative work.
Deadline: Jan. 8, 2025 (3:00 PM CST)
Call for Comments on Vascular Surgery MIPS Value Pathway
The SVS is excited to announce that the Vascular Surgery MIPS Value Pathway (MVP) has been posted for public comment with CMS.
The development of Vascular Surgery MVP is the first step in developing the specific, required quality metrics that improve vascular care
The public comment period will be from Dec. 11 - Jan. 24, 2025.
Call for Member Comments on SVS Clinical Guidelines
The SVS invites members to comment on the draft guideline, "Society for Vascular Surgery Clinical Practice Guideline on the Management of Intermittent Claudication: Focused Update."
Your comments will provide the writing panel and the SVS Document Oversight Committee with valuable input to produce the final version of the guideline.
Comments are due by Monday, Dec. 23, 2024.
Please email your comments to SVS Clinical Practice Guidelines with your name, title, organization and medical specialty.
On-demand Coding Courses Promotions
SVS and KZA consultants, a firm that specializes in coding and documentation education, is offering an exciting promotion:
10% Off Any On-Demand Course
Get 10% off any on-demand coding course currently available through January 1, 2025. Use code SVS10 at checkout.
CME Credit Process Update
The American Board of Surgery (ABS) Discontinued the CME Credit Self-Claiming Process for Diplomates on July 1, 2023.
ABS recently made changes to its CME processes, which impact the way that Diplomates interact with the Board, upload CME credits and meet certification requirements. SVS is committed to complying with the new rules and making your ability to claim credit as seamless as possible, however, we are still aligning our systems to meet the new requirements. Ensure your CME credits earned with SVS are transferred to ABS by clicking the link below.
Upcoming Meetings
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2025 Vascular Research Initiatives Conference (VRIC)
Overview
Mark your calendars, the Vascular Research Initiatives Conference (VRIC) will be held a few weeks earlier this year on Tuesday, April 22, 2025!
VESAP6 comprises over 600 questions, and 102 continuing medical education credits (CME) with Vascular Lab Modules helping to meet RPVI (re)certification requirements through a total of 39.25 credits.
Practice Management
Access recent clinical practice guidelines in a handy digital pocket guide.
Improving the quality, safety, effectiveness and cost of vascular health care by collecting, analyzing and sharing data.
Communicate your tole in comprehensive vascular care with these customizable brochures, flyers and ads.
Download fliers created on vascular disease topics and lifestyle issues that affect vascular health to share with patients.
Latest Publications from SVS
Vascular Specialist: October 2024
In this issue:
- Endoscopic vein harvest under the microscope
- Study details aspects of early care improvements after publication of SVS appropriate use criteria for claudication
- Guest editorial: Jonathan Cardella, MD, and Jean Bismuth, MD, on: “Who harmed who?”
- Bhagwan Satiani, MD, on: “The not-for-profit hospital clash between mission and revenue”
Networking
The SVS is dedicated to providing valuable networking opportunities to all member types. Visit the link below to unlock your access to the SVSConnect networking platform, membership sections and more.
Job Bank
The SVS Job Bank is the premier online listing of vascular surgery jobs. Find your next career move today!