From the Editor: Here There Be Dragons...
For the public, navigating the complex world of vascular care must seem like being adrift on the high seas, with brigands and pirates galore. Vascular surgeons, cardiac surgeons, interventional radiologists, and interventional cardiologists all raise their friendly flags to lure patients.
Education: Submit Research Abstracts for VRIC, VAM
Calling SVS members: Your research is wanted, whether the topic covers EVAR follow-up, how to perform celiac artery decompressions with a supra-celiac aorta to celiac bypass, or the biology behind vascular smooth muscle cell responses.
SVS: W.L. Gore & Associates Block Grant Will Support Vascular Quality
W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. will support a new Society for Vascular Surgery initiative to advance patient safety programs and the quality of vascular care.
New Program Will Teach Surgeons To Lead
Vascular surgery leaders are selecting the first 20 participants for the new Leadership Development Program, aimed at accelerating the leadership development of the next generation of vascular surgeons.
Your SVS: Renew SVS Membership by the End of 2019
Graduated Candidates in Year 4: Transition to Active Membership
With approximately six weeks left in 2019, it’s time for SVS members to pay their 2020 dues.
Your SVS: Wellness Program Launches
The Society for Vascular Surgery has officially launched a member support component of its wellness program, designed to help vascular surgeons enhance their personal resilience and continue development of a compassionate and accountable peer community.