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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 [1] 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. 

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Recent News

Recent News

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.

  • Vascular Specialist [5]

January 4, 2021 • Article [3]

Foundation looks to up contribution levels in 2021 [6]

Led by chair Peter Nelson, MD, the SVS Foundation Development Committee works with Foundation chair Peter Lawrence, MD, and the SVS Foundation Board to develop strategies to promote SVS member donations.

  • Vascular Specialist [5]

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.

  • Vascular Specialist [5]

January 4, 2021 • Article [3]

Pushing forward VA facilities for the betterment of vascular surgery [8]

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.

  • Vascular Specialist [5]

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.

  • Vascular Specialist [5]

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Recent News

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.

  • Vascular Specialist [5]

January 4, 2021 • Article [3]

Foundation looks to up contribution levels in 2021 [6]

Led by chair Peter Nelson, MD, the SVS Foundation Development Committee works with Foundation chair Peter Lawrence, MD, and the SVS Foundation Board to develop strategies to promote SVS member donations.

  • Vascular Specialist [5]

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.

  • Vascular Specialist [5]

January 4, 2021 • Article [3]

Pushing forward VA facilities for the betterment of vascular surgery [8]

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.

  • Vascular Specialist [5]

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.

  • Vascular Specialist [5]

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Vascular Specialist

Vascular Specialist

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

Read VASCULAR Specialist [20]

Vascular Specialist

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

Read VASCULAR Specialist [20]

Press Center

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 [21]

Press Releases [22]

SVS in the News [23]

Vascular Health Experts [24]

 

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 [21]

Press Releases [22]

SVS in the News [23]

Vascular Health Experts [24]

 

Advocacy

Advocacy

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

Political Action Committee [1]

Contact Congress [25]

SVS Position Statements [26]

Contribute [27]

Advocacy

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

Political Action Committee [1]

Contact Congress [25]

SVS Position Statements [26]

Contribute [27]

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