The Benefits of Belonging

Oct 22, 2018 Re-posted from the October 2018 issue of Vascular Specialist

Membership in the Society for Vascular Surgery is a valuable resource at all stages of your career. You receive:

Community and professional standing

  • A professional home for all those involved with circulatory diseases, from those researching the how and why, to those delivering top-quality care
  • The prestige of being part of the largest professional association in the world representing vascular surgeons
  • Branding initiatives to target vascular specialists as the experts for the care of circulatory disease

​Publications to keep you in the know

  • Peer-reviewed research, science and surgical techniques via the Journal of Vascular Surgery (free for active members, online only for international members; affiliate and senior members pay highly reduced rate)
  • Important SVS news, via the electronic newsletter, Pulse; and the monthly Vascular Specialist publication (U.S. only)

Education and networking with thought leaders, at exclusive member pricing

  • At meetings: Vascular Annual Meeting, the Vascular Research Initiatives Conference and the Coding & Reimbursement Workshop
  • Through educational products including the Vascular Education and Self-Assessment Program Practice management resources
  • Thoroughly researched, evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and reporting standards to facilitate exemplary patient care
  • Consensus documents
  • Patient care and awareness brochures
  • The popular Find a Specialist referral service (active members only)
  • Information on the Medicare Quality Payment Program
  • The SVS Patient Safety Organization’s Vascular Quality Initiative

Career advancement and the chance to shape the future of vascular surgery, through

  • Mentorship
  • Leadership opportunities, such as service on councils and committees
  • Scholarships Research grants
  • For promising vascular surgeons at every stage of their careers

A voice in Washington, D.C.

  • Advocacy in decisions that affect members’ lives and livelihoods

Other benefits to enhance your professional career

  • The SVS Job Board

Financial services products available at member discounts through the Affinity Program of Expanded Benefits, including:

  • Disability coverage designed with the vascular surgery subspecialty in mind; many vascular surgeons aren’t adequately covered
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