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]

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.

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]

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.

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.