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February 14, 2019 • Article
YOUR SVS: Expanded Benefits Program Covers Multitude of Needs
The SVS’ Affinity Program of expanded benefits can help members protect their businesses, practices, families and future. SVS launched the portfolio of financial and practice surgeons two years ago, providing members pre-vetted products and services. Members get a special discount on nearly every one of them. Most SVS members tend to concentrate on three particular offerings: medical malpractice insurance, disability insurance and the retirement accelerator program. Medical Malpractice Insurance:
February 14, 2019 • Article
By the end of this month, the Society for Vascular Surgery will be working out of its new headquarters in Rosemont, Ill., just minutes from O’Hare International Airport. The SVS Foundation and the SVS Patient Safety Organization share SVS’ workspace. The Society also provides management services for the Association of Program Directors in Vascular Surgery, the Society for Vascular Nursing and the Delaware Vascular Society.
January 22, 2019 • Article
From how to deal with type II endoleaks to what you wish you’d known about vascular surgery during med school, SVS members are chiming in online, on SVSConnect. This new online community is the place to be for collaboration, engagement and communication. On SVSConnect, members can start and participate in discussions on any topic they wish, and can also ask general questions of SVS and SVS leadership.
January 22, 2019 • Article
Reflections on women in surgery
As I reflect upon the past year, 2018 has certainly made a mark for addressing burnout among medical professionals, enforcing wellness, and targeting implicit and explicit gender bias in medicine and surgery.
January 22, 2019 • Article
SVS Gala to Support the Foundation
This year’s Vascular Annual Meeting will have a new and elegant air about it, with the introduction of a Gala to benefit the SVS Foundation. It is replacing the traditional President’s Reception, at the request of SVS President Michel S. Makaroun. Dr. Markaroun wants an event to not only celebrate with colleagues but also to benefit a cause close to his heart, the SVS Foundation. Tickets are $250 each, of which $150 is a tax-deductible contribution to the SVS Foundation’s general Greatest Need Fund.
