Leadership Development Program (Cohort 6)
Overview
The Leadership Development Program (LDP) offers vascular surgeons an interactive and tailored learning experience. The curriculum is drawn from the highest quality evidenced-based model on leadership stemming from Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner’s, The Leadership Challenge, with an intense focus on applying this knowledge to the real-life challenges vascular surgeons face. The LDP aims to empower participants to reach their full potential as leaders in their medical practices, communities, and other areas of their lives.
The LDP consists of:
- Two in-person sessions,
- One webinar, including faculty-led online discussion,
- Mentoring calls,
- Short, on demand videos and activities that suit busy schedules.
Forge lasting connections, find joy in your profession, and contribute to a brighter future for yourself and the field…and earn CME credits while you do it! Registration will open in April.
Learning Objectives
By participating in this CME activity, the learner will be able to:
- Recognize the functional day-to-day behaviors that drive success in leadership.
- Understand the larger context of where physicians lead and can lead most effectively in complex health delivery systems.
- Apply selected leadership behavior in interactive learning scenarios to strengthen individualized learning, i.e., conflict resolution, team, and trust building.
- Apply a renewed passion for working in the profession of medicine, and specialty of vascular surgery.
Registration
Registration opens April 1! Save the date and register on April 1 to secure your spot.
Leadership Mastery Grant
The SVS and the Leadership Development Committee are pleased to offer Leadership Mastery Grants up to $3000 to past Leadership Development Program (LDP) graduates. Past graduates of any LDP cohort are eligible to apply for one of these grants by clicking here and filling out a brief application that outlines their plan to further leadership education and skill building and apply it to serve the Society and the Specialty. The deadline to apply is March 19.
Program Details
Core Faculty
Faisal Aziz, MD
Manuel Garcia-Toca, MD, MS
Kristina Giles, MD
Kenneth M Slaw, PhD
Gabriela Velazquez, MD
Date of Release: June 5, 2025
Program End Date: October 20, 2025
Last Day to Claim CE credits or earn a Certificate: November 19, 2025
Schedule
| Date(s) | Session | Format/Location | CME Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2025 from 12-1:30pm CT | LDP Kick-off Orientation & Luncheon | In-person @ VAM25 at the New Orleans Convention Center in New Orleans, LA | 0 |
| August 12 from 7-9pm CT (8-10pm ET, 5-7pm PT) |
Webinar & Online Discussion | Webinar – 2 hrs | 3.25 |
| TBD | LPI and Case Study Mentoring | 1-on-1 calls based on mentor availability | 0 |
| October 19-20, 2025 from ~8am-5pm CT each day | LDP Workshop and Graduation | 2 days, in-person at SVS headquarters in Rosemont, IL (near Chicago) | 13 |
| 16.25 |
Accreditation Statement
The Society for Vascular Surgery is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Society for Vascular Surgery designates this other/blended learning for a maximum of 16.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure Statement
The ACCME requires that the SVS, as an accredited provider of CME, disclose the relevant financial relationships of the planners, faculty, and any other individuals in a position to control content of this activity. However, Accredited providers do not need to identify, mitigate, or disclose relevant financial relationships for accredited education that is non-clinical, such as leadership or communication skills training. Therefore, there are no disclosures for this accredited activity.
Thank You to Our Supporters!
This CE Activity is supported through an educational grant provided by Boston Scientific.
Important Information About Your CME Credits
The American Board of Surgery (ABS) made changes to its CME processes, which impact the way that Diplomates interact with the Board, upload CME credits, and meet Certification requirements. SVS is committed to complying with the new rules and making your ability to claim credit as seamless as possible. Your credits will be transferred to your ABS account within 30 days of this event, as outlined on this page.
Questions
Please contact education@vascularsociety.org