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 leverage the collective knowledge, resources and expertise of vascular surgeons providing outpatient care in various settings to foster innovation, education, research and high-quality patient care. Unifying the CP Section and SOOVC strengthens outpatient physicians’ ability to network, mentor upcoming vascular surgeons and advocate for the vascular specialty. 

SAVC membership is comprised of physicians practicing in community practice, office-based centers, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and hospital-affiliated outpatient settings. All physicians working in an outpatient setting, whether full-time or hybrid, are encouraged to apply. 

Eligibility

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

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining the SVS SAVC, please email membership@vascularsociety.org. 

If you are not already a member of the SVS, you may review our membership categories and apply here

Benefits

  • Dedicated educational programming at the SVS Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM)
  • Discounts on SVS educational opportunities
  • Networking opportunities 
  • Opportunity to sit on SVS Workgroups 
  • Discounts on SVS Foundation Gala Tickets 
  • Opportunities to advocate for all physicians practicing in an outpatient setting. 
  • 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.

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:

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Questions

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