Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Month - A Profile on Gale L. Tang, MD
Dr. Gale L. Tang’s path towards medical school allowed her to meet many role models and mentors that solidified her passion for academic vascular surgery.
Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Month - A Profile on Qingwen Kawaji, MD
What is considered as a cliché to some was a moment of revelation for Dr. Qingwen Kawaji, where all the puzzle pieces came together to lead her down the vascular surgery path.
Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Month - A Profile on Ravi Rajani, MD
Dr. Ravi Rajani, who grew up in Southeast Michigan, charted his path to becoming a surgeon early in his career by attending medical school at the University of Michigan.
From Olympic Triumph to Healthcare Advocacy: Jim Craig to Deliver Keynote Address at VAM25
Jim Craig, a longtime supporter and vascular advocate, will deliver the annual keynote address for the 2025 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM25), held in New Orleans, June 4-7 at the Morial Convention Center.
SVS Foundation Announces VC4U Project Grant Recipient
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Foundation has selected Olamide Alabi, MD, to receive the Vascular Care for the Underserved (VC4U) Project Grant for her project, “Implementation of a Data-Guided 'Circulation Health' Community-Outreach Initiative: Reaching People Where They Are.”
VAM Committee Chairs Highlight Key Sessions for VAM25
The upcoming Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM), held on June 4-7 in New Orleans, will see Jason T. Lee, MD, and Claudie Sheahan, MD, at the forefront of its educational programming. Both have stepped into pivotal roles, with Lee serving as VAM program chair and Sheahan taking on the position of postgraduate education committee (PGEC) chair following the conclusion of last year’s conference.
Celebrating Women's History Month - A Profile on Kendal Endicott, MD
As the daughter of a cardiac surgeon and a drug and rehabilitation nurse, Dr. Kendal Endicott is well-acquainted with the hard work and determination required in the medical field.
Vascular Surgery MVP Feedback
The Vascular Surgery MVP Feedback from the CMS public comment period has been posted to the CMS website. The SVS is very grateful for all the feedback that was given. After reviewing the MVP candidates, the feedback for the Vascular Surgery MVP was consistent with other MVP candidates and issues previously identified by CMS.
Celebrating Women's History Month - A Profile on Audra Duncan, MD
Most people are uncertain about their future when considering what career they want to explore, as it was for Dr. Audra Duncan, who originally planned a career in pediatrics.
Celebrating Women's History Month - A Profile on Britt H. Tonnessen, MD, FACS
"The Adventures of a Middle-Aged Woman in Vascular Surgery" might sound like the title of a personal memoir, but Dr. Britt H. Tonnessen, FACS, uses it as her introduction on social media to succinctly summarize her life.