Mission Statement

The Society for Vascular Surgery® (SVS) seeks to advance excellence and innovation in vascular health through education, advocacy, research, and public awareness. The organization was founded in 1947 and currently has a membership of more than 5,400. SVS membership is recognized in the vascular community as a mark of professional achievement.

SVS seeks to advance excellence and innovation in vascular health. Our mission has many aspects:

• Promote, encourage, and improve the dissemination of knowledge concerning all aspects of vascular disease and health
• Provide education for vascular surgeons in new science, surgical techniques, and practice
• Serve as a strong advocate for members in all areas of vascular surgery, and endovascular surgery
• Improve the diagnosis and management of patients with vascular disease
• Clearly define the role of surgery, endovascular surgery, and medical management in the treatment and prevention of vascular disease
• Promote clinical and basic research in vascular disease
• Promote the development and implementation of new technology for diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease
• Standardize the nomenclature and reporting of vascular diseases and develop appropriate position statements and guidelines 
• Address social, economic, ethical, and legal issues related to vascular surgery
• Enhance the ability to provide care and serve disparate communities through a commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Promote diversity and inclusion in vascular surgery education, training, and research