Section on Ambulatory Vascular Care (SAVC)

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About

In 2024, the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) announced the merger of its Section on Outpatient and Office Vascular Care (SOOVC) and the Community Practice Section (CPS), creating the new Section on Ambulatory Vascular Care (SAVC). SAVC will create outreach on various outpatient vascular care settings, such as community practices, office-based labs (OBLs), ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and hospital-affiliated outpatient facilities.

Eligibility

SVS SAVC membership is available to all SVS members in good-standing who are interested in outpatient and office vascular care.

Benefits

  • Programming at the Vascular Annual Meeting
  • Discounts on SVS events and our JVS subscription
  • Networking opportunities
  • Subscription to the Vascular Specialist monthly print publication and the SVS Pulse weekly electronic newsletter
  • Access to SVSConnect, a member-exclusive online space for collaboration, engagement and communication amongst other vascular professionals.

See a full list of SVS member benefits here.

Read more about the creation of the section from this Vascular Specialist article.

Professional Development Opportunities

SAVC Presentation Award

The SAVC Presentation Award recognizes vascular surgeons who have completed clinical research projects in an OBL or ASC practice. Recipients will be selected to present their research and receive an award at the 2025 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM25). Apply below:

SAVC Research Seed Grant

The SAVC Research Seed Grant will provide funds for vascular surgeons to hire a data analyst who will analyze research data to derive actionable insights for quality improvement and patient care. The grant supports research in the OBL or ASC practice. Recipients will be selected to each receive a $10,000 grant. This grant is renewable for a second year based on the outcomes of the first year. Apply below:

Excellence in Community Practice Award

Nominees for the SVS Excellence in Community Practice Award should be individuals who have exhibited outstanding leadership within their community as practicing vascular surgeons, possess exceptional personal integrity, and reflect the profession's highest standards.

Apply below:

Questions

Please contact SAVC at soovc@vascularsociety.org or 312-334-2349.