Articles

November 11, 2019 • Article

VAM Abstract Submission Site Now Open

Abstracts and videos for the 2020 Vascular Annual Meeting are now being accepted.Submissions may be considered for the following programs: Scientific Session, Vascular and Endovascular Surgical Society (VESS), International Forum, International Fast Talk, International Young Surgeon Competition, Poster Competition and Interactive Poster.Videos also may be submitted for inclusion in scientific sessions or the "How I Do It" video session. Consider submitting a video of a novel/unique approach, or a core vascular surgical procedure.

November 8, 2019 • Article

Get Connected to SVSConnect to Access New Wellness Content

SVS Wellness Task Force members will discuss wellness topics on the SVSConnect online community. That means the time is now to make sure all members can participate there, including on the mobile app, which makes access a breeze.

October 30, 2019 • Article

The Virtues of Vascular Surgery in the VA

By Ryan McEnaney, MD & Kathleen Raman, MDMembers of the SVS VA Vascular Surgeons Committee 

October 23, 2019 • Article

SVS Offering Interventions and Support for Member Wellness and Peer Community

With physician distress a top concern of vascular surgeons, the SVS and its Wellness Task Force are launching a member/peer support program next month to help members develop coping techniques and optimize wellness. Launched in 2017, the task force was charged with proactively addressing vascular surgeon burnout with attention to the individual and organizational leadership. Lessons learned from member feedback through various surveys and focus groups have translated to structured interventions.

October 23, 2019 • Article

EDUCATION: Submit Research to VRIC and VAM

VRIC Submission Site Opens Oct. 29: Abstracts for the 2020 Vascular Research Initiatives Conference may be submitted beginning Oct. 29. VRIC is held the day before and in the same location as the American Heart Association’s “Vascular Discovery: From Genes to Medicine” Scientific Sessions. VRIC takes place May 4, and Vascular Discovery May 5 to 7, 2020, at the Hilton Chicago in Chicago. Abstracts will be accepted through Jan. 7, 2020.