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December 30, 2015 • Article
Sign up for the Open Payments System under the Physician Payment Sunshine Act The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is encouraging physicians and teaching hospitals to register in CMS Enterprise Portal, requesting access to the Open Payments system. This registration began on June 1.
December 14, 2015 • Article
The K08 Award is unlike other NIH research award programs (i.e., R-series awards), in that it is specifically intended to promote mentored research training for early career stage clinician-scientists. It is therefore vital that vascular surgeons applying for the K08 Award keep in mind that there are four principal criteria used by reviewers to judge the relative merit of these applications. These criteria are the quality of: (1) the Applicant, (2) the Basic Science Mentor, (3) the Career Development Plan, and (4) the Research Plan.
January 15, 2015 • Article
This practice memo, a collaborative effort between the Young Physicians Programs of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the Young Surgeons Committee of the Society for Vascular Surgery, is intended to aid podiatrists and vascular surgeons in the early years of their respective careers, especially those involved in the care of patients with DFUs. During these formative years, learning how to successfully establish an inter-professional partnership is crucial in order to provide the best possible care to this important patient population.
September 1, 2014 • Article
How to Successfully Find Your First Job
In your last year and half of training, you will need to give serious thought to your future vascular surgery career. This practice memo briefly describes the steps involved in a job search, such as the interview process, tips on finding the right practice fit, as well as contract expectations and the preparation needed to be credentialed after you have secured a job.
September 1, 2013 • Article
Vascular Access Management for the Recently Trained Vascular Surgeon
Depending upon your practice location, your involvement in the management of end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients will vary. However, for most vascular surgeons entering private practice, the management of these complex patients will be a significant portion of your caseload, which can directly affect the growth of your practice. This practice memo explores this topic in more depth.
