January 4, 2021 • Article [3]

New Year will bring new SVS online education portal [4]

As part of the Education Council (see related story, below), the Education Committee is breaking new ground in 2021.

January 4, 2021 • Article [3]

Pushing forward VA facilities for the betterment of vascular surgery [6]

The SVS VA Vascular Surgeons Committee is looking ahead this year to reclaim procedural volume at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities—ravaged by COVID-19—and to facilitate construction of hybrid suites.

January 4, 2021 • Article [3]

Going global: Society gets new International Mentorship Program [7]

The International Relations Committee has launched a new International Mentorship Program to provide experienced SVS academic mentors for members outside the United States who do not have access to individuals who can assist them in professional growth.

January 4, 2021 • Article [3]

Forging ahead with a new identity and planning for VRIC 2021 [8]

The Basic and Translational Research Committee (BTRC) is the new name of the former Research and Education Committee.

January 4, 2021 • Article [3]

Furthering diversity goals in SVS appointments [9]

The SVS Appointments Committee has made great efforts to be more transparent, diverse and equitable in recent years—a process its chair and members plan to continue.