News & Advocacy

Vascular News

SVS members are at the forefront of vascular news and discovery. Find news about the Society for Vascular Surgery, its membership and its initiatives, below.

Advocating for Patients and Medical Professionals

The political action committee of the Society for Vascular Surgery advocates for legislation that supports best practices for patients and medical professionals. The current changes in health care reimbursement directly impact vascular surgeons and their patients. SVS is taking the lead in working with government officials to develop fair laws and practice guidelines. Volunteer members and staff are working to ensure that lawmakers understand the impact of their work.

Recent News

January 19, 2018 • Article

Spotlight on Leadership: Interview with Omaida Velazquez, MD

January 19, 2018 • Article

New! Membership Applications Now Being Approved Quarterly; March 1 is First 2018 Deadline

In June 2017, the SVS Board of Directors approved bylaw changes that were ratified at the Annual Business Meeting, paving the way to review and approve membership applications throughout the year.

January 19, 2018 • Article

See the Light: VAM Scholarships

Attending the Vascular Annual Meeting as a scholarship recipient helped turn on a lightbulb in Katharine Wolf’s mind.

January 19, 2018 • Article

Vascular PAs, A Home at Last

January 19, 2018 • Article

Your SVS: Membership in SVS, Getting Actively Involved, are Career Catalysts

Take it on good authority from a recently approved Active Member regarding early career development: "Join the SVS," urges Jeffrey Siracuse, MD.

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Recent News

January 19, 2018 • Article

Spotlight on Leadership: Interview with Omaida Velazquez, MD

January 19, 2018 • Article

New! Membership Applications Now Being Approved Quarterly; March 1 is First 2018 Deadline

In June 2017, the SVS Board of Directors approved bylaw changes that were ratified at the Annual Business Meeting, paving the way to review and approve membership applications throughout the year.

January 19, 2018 • Article

See the Light: VAM Scholarships

Attending the Vascular Annual Meeting as a scholarship recipient helped turn on a lightbulb in Katharine Wolf’s mind.

January 19, 2018 • Article

Vascular PAs, A Home at Last

January 19, 2018 • Article

Your SVS: Membership in SVS, Getting Actively Involved, are Career Catalysts

Take it on good authority from a recently approved Active Member regarding early career development: "Join the SVS," urges Jeffrey Siracuse, MD.

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Vascular Specialist

Vascular Specialist is the monthly publication of the Society for Vascular Surgery and is a benefit of membership.

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Vascular Specialist

Vascular Specialist is the monthly publication of the Society for Vascular Surgery and is a benefit of membership.

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Press Center

SVS is a not-for-profit professional medical society with over 4,500 members, primarily vascular surgeons, who are the only physicians who are trained to provide patients with all vascular disease treatment options.

SVS Fact Sheet

Press Releases

SVS in the News

Vascular Health Experts

Press Center

SVS is a not-for-profit professional medical society with over 4,500 members, primarily vascular surgeons, who are the only physicians who are trained to provide patients with all vascular disease treatment options.

SVS Fact Sheet

Press Releases

SVS in the News

Vascular Health Experts