VESAP7 Item Writers

Call for Volunteers: VESAP7 Item Writers

Deadline to Apply: August 6, 2025

SVS is seeking member volunteers to assist the new VESAP7 Planning Group and serve as subject matter experts and question/item writers for VESAP7 for release in early March 2027.  

VESAP is an invaluable aid for vascular surgeons in preparing for the qualifying, certification, and Continuous Certification Assessment in vascular surgery. It is also a vital resources to remain current in the specialty of vascular surgery and endovascular therapy best practices. 

Join us in shaping the 7th edition of SVS’ highly valued member resource while sharpening your question-writing skills and making a meaningful impact!

Please read all the important information below before applying.

Experience Sought

  • Some experience writing assessment questions is preferred but not required to apply.

Statement of Interest

When filling out the Statement of Interest section of the application, please ensure you address all of the following:

  1. Relevant Experience
    Describe your experience in developing assessment questions, including for past editions of VESAP. Be sure to highlight any work involving the creation, review, or validation of such materials.
  2. Access to Vascular Lab
    Specify if you have access to a vascular lab and can produce or provide vascular imaging.

Volunteer Responsibilities

  • Work in assigned section topic groups of 4-5 volunteers.
  • Review and update as needed VESAP6 questions to repurpose.
  • Write approximately 15-20 new VESAP7 questions on assigned topic section according to established item writing guidelines provided.
  • Peer review questions.

Time Commitment

  • Develop VESAP7 from October 2025 to November 2026.
  • All work is remote and participate in early October VESAP7 kick-off call, and other conference calls as needed during the VESAP7 project.
  • Work with the VESAP7 Planning Group and SVS staff to complete milestones according to the established project timeline:
    • October to November 2025, Phase 1 – Approximately 5-8 hours per month will need to be dedicated to review/updated as needed VESAP6 questions to repurpose.
    • December 2025 to mid-February 2026, Phase 2– Approximately 8-10 hours per month will need to be dedicated to write new written questions.
    • Mid-February to May 2026 – Approximately 5-8 hours per month will need to be dedicated to peer review and finalize new written questions. 

Apply Now

Questions? Email – education@vascularsociety.org