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Celebrating Black History Month - A Profile on Channa Blakely, DO
Dr. Channa Blakely’s interest in surgery came at an early age due to her family’s medical history. Blakely grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and would spend her time watching hospital shows on television.
Seeking Innovative Ways to Solve Critical Vascular Problems – and Being Welcomed
I didn’t think I’d choose surgery as a career. While in the pre-clinical phase of medical school, and throughout much of graduate school, I was focused on
SVS Mourns Passing of Former President Yao
Society for Vascular Surgery members are mourning the death of Dr. James (Jimmy) S.T. Yao, 87, former SVS president and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
Students and residents: Attend VAM 2023 on a scholarship
Medical students and general surgery residents have the chance to change their lives. Perhaps they are still seeking some direction for their medical careers. Perhaps they’re considering vascular surgery but aren’t sure that’s right for them.
Conference watch: Submit research to VRIC, VAM
Submissions already are open for 2023 Vascular Research Initiatives Conference (VRIC), which will be May 10, 2023, in Boston. The conference includes abstract sessions, a translational panel, posters and the Alexander W.
For SVS Foundation Gala, prepare to return to the Roaring 1920s
Attendees at the 2023 SVS Foundation Gala will be taking a trip 100 years back in time—to the Roaring Twenties and Prohibition.
On Veterans Day, remembering Korea, ‘accidental pioneers’ and ‘M*A*S*H’
On Veterans Day, the United States salutes and honors all those who have served this country in its Armed Forces.
Prepare to submit research for VAM, VRIC 2023
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) wants members’ research on vascular disease for the 2023 Vascular Research Initiatives Conference (VRIC) and the 2023 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM).
Limb salvage in focus: New VAM lectureship, born of a pioneering spirit, thrills honoree
It all started around the late 1970s, early 1980s. Back then, recalls Frank J.
Welcoming New Editors to the Journal of Vascular Surgery Publications
Welcoming New Editors to the Journal of Vascular Surgery Publications
Proposals sought for VAM 2023
Members are still raving about the 2022 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) even while organizers seek topics for educational sessions for the 2023 edition
Patient care under continued threat in proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
The SVS Urges Congress to address systemic challenges to stop the annual reductions that harm patient care.
Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health
The following statement was approved by the Society for Vascular Surgery Executive Board regarding the United States Supreme Court decision in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health issued on Friday, June 24, 2022.
Prioritizing DEI Principles
Thanks to all of our members who have been communicating with us since the VAM. Though VAM 2022 proved to be our most diverse national meeting yet, and there is much excitement to build upon, we acknowledge there were also shortcomings as it relates to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
Recent Articles
SVS Response to ProPublica Article
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) is dedicated to supporting and developing the best science, education, standards and guidelines that clarify and define quality of care in vascular surgery.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month SVS Features Dr. Young Erben
Young M. Erben, MD, FACS, is a vascular surgeon based in Jacksonville, Florida, with a special interest in neurovascular, aortic and peripheral arterial pathology.
Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Month - A Profile on Rupa Brosseau
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Society for Vascular Surgery highlights Rupa Brosseau, the SVS Foundation’s executive director and SVS senior director of member, society and industry relations.
Society of Black Vascular Surgeons builds bridges, connects international dots
A decade ago, if he were asked to name 10 Black vascular surgeons, says one African American vascular chief, he could have come up with six or seven.
Celebrating Women's History Month - A Profile on Sonya Noor, MD, FACS
Sonya S. Noor, MD, FACS, is a vascular surgeon with a dual board certification from the American Board of Surgery. She is also a clinical associate professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Buffalo, in New York.
Celebrating Women's History Month - A Profile on Dawn Coleman, MD, FACS
Dawn M. Coleman, MD, FACS, is a vascular surgeon practicing in Durham, N.C. She received her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 10 years.
The American College of Surgeons and the Society for Vascular Surgery Launch National Quality Verification Program for Vascular Care
The Vascular Verification Program establishes a cohesive framework for hospitals focused on using data and quality improvement practices to deliver appropriate clinical care to achieve optimal vascular patient outcomes
Celebrating Women's History Month - A Profile on Misty Humphries, MD, MAS, RPVI, FACS
Misty D Humphries, MD, MAS, RPVI, FACS, is an associate professor of surgery at the University of California, Davis Medical Center.
SVS joins with AMA, Other Organizations in letter to Congress
The Society for Vascular Surgery joined with the American Medical Association (AMA) and 132 organizations – representing 900,000 physicians and tens of millions of Medicare patients – in a March 15 letter to congressional leaders, telling them that a full inflation-based update
Celebrating Women's History Month - A Profile on Ruth Bush, MD, JD, MPH, FACS, DFSVS
Dr. Ruth L. Bush (MD, JD, MPH, FACS, DFSVS) is a professor of vascular surgery and the Associate Dean for Educational Affairs at the John Sealy School of Medicine-University of Texas Medical Branch.
Visual Presentations, Abstracts, Preview Upcoming VAM Sessions
To provide potential attendees with a sneak peek at some of education that will be presented at the Vascular Annual Meeting, the Society for Vascular Surgery has launched virtual representations promoting several of its educational sessions.
VAM 2023: Early-bird registration opens
Meeting registration and hotel reservations opened March 15 for the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) 2023 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM).
Recent Articles
SVS Response to ProPublica Article
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) is dedicated to supporting and developing the best science, education, standards and guidelines that clarify and define quality of care in vascular surgery.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month SVS Features Dr. Young Erben
Young M. Erben, MD, FACS, is a vascular surgeon based in Jacksonville, Florida, with a special interest in neurovascular, aortic and peripheral arterial pathology.
Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Month - A Profile on Rupa Brosseau
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Society for Vascular Surgery highlights Rupa Brosseau, the SVS Foundation’s executive director and SVS senior director of member, society and industry relations.
Society of Black Vascular Surgeons builds bridges, connects international dots
A decade ago, if he were asked to name 10 Black vascular surgeons, says one African American vascular chief, he could have come up with six or seven.
Celebrating Women's History Month - A Profile on Sonya Noor, MD, FACS
Sonya S. Noor, MD, FACS, is a vascular surgeon with a dual board certification from the American Board of Surgery. She is also a clinical associate professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Buffalo, in New York.
Celebrating Women's History Month - A Profile on Dawn Coleman, MD, FACS
Dawn M. Coleman, MD, FACS, is a vascular surgeon practicing in Durham, N.C. She received her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 10 years.
The American College of Surgeons and the Society for Vascular Surgery Launch National Quality Verification Program for Vascular Care
The Vascular Verification Program establishes a cohesive framework for hospitals focused on using data and quality improvement practices to deliver appropriate clinical care to achieve optimal vascular patient outcomes
Celebrating Women's History Month - A Profile on Misty Humphries, MD, MAS, RPVI, FACS
Misty D Humphries, MD, MAS, RPVI, FACS, is an associate professor of surgery at the University of California, Davis Medical Center.
SVS joins with AMA, Other Organizations in letter to Congress
The Society for Vascular Surgery joined with the American Medical Association (AMA) and 132 organizations – representing 900,000 physicians and tens of millions of Medicare patients – in a March 15 letter to congressional leaders, telling them that a full inflation-based update
Celebrating Women's History Month - A Profile on Ruth Bush, MD, JD, MPH, FACS, DFSVS
Dr. Ruth L. Bush (MD, JD, MPH, FACS, DFSVS) is a professor of vascular surgery and the Associate Dean for Educational Affairs at the John Sealy School of Medicine-University of Texas Medical Branch.
Visual Presentations, Abstracts, Preview Upcoming VAM Sessions
To provide potential attendees with a sneak peek at some of education that will be presented at the Vascular Annual Meeting, the Society for Vascular Surgery has launched virtual representations promoting several of its educational sessions.
VAM 2023: Early-bird registration opens
Meeting registration and hotel reservations opened March 15 for the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) 2023 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM).