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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 1, 2010 • Article

Preparing for the Vascular Surgery Boards

This practice memo reviews the board certification process for vascular surgery and provides some helpful hints for preparation.

August 1, 2009 • Article

Choosing Vascular Surgery in Medical School

Deciding on a field to pursue during medical school can take a great deal of soul-searching. For many, just deciding between a medical field and a surgical field alone can be difficult. This article focuses on how to make the most out of exploring the vascular surgery specialty.  

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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. 

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Advocacy

SVS monitors and advocates for legislation and regulatory issues, and collaborates with organizations representing similar vascular health issues.

Political Action Committee

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