Marlén Gomez
NIH-funded WARRIORS trial advances toward launch
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has approved funding for the WARRIORS international randomized trial comparing endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) with watchful waiting in...
SVS smoking cessation initiative aligns with national cancer society effort to...
Vascular specialists have been intensifying efforts to combat tobacco use through the Society for Vascular Surgery Patient Safety Organization (SVS PSO), which is leading...
Leadership development program cohort 6 celebrates graduation
The sixth cohort of the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Leadership Development Program (LDP) gathered Oct. 19–20 in Rosemont, Illinois, for a capstone workshop...
‘Vascular surgery is leading the way’: Neurodivergence in care
“We are the first major U.S.-based surgical society to present this topic to our membership. Once again, vascular surgery is leading the way,” said...
Froedtert Hospital first in Wisconsin to earn national vascular verification
Froedtert Hospital has become the first hospital in Wisconsin to receive national verification as a Comprehensive Inpatient Vascular Center through the American College of...
SVS Foundation funds vascular initiatives to the tune of $360,000 last...
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Foundation’s 2025 annual report details a year of significant progress in research, education and advocacy aimed at improving...
Online Wound Care Curriculum offers on-demand education for vascular teams
Stay updated on the latest advancements in wound care with the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), Society for Vascular Nursing (SVN), and American Podiatric...
SVS receives slew of VAM 2026 ‘Hot Topics’ session proposals
Proposals for the new "Hot Topics” session at the 2026 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) recently drew in a slew of responses for the inaugural...
Stanford vascular surgery blends team bonding and exercise in first SVS...
The Stanford Division of Vascular Surgery launched its first in-person SVS Foundation Vascular Health Step Challenge on Sept. 7, bringing together more than 100...
SVS Foundation set to launch Enrico Ascher Vascular Innovation Institute at...
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Foundation will formally establish the Enrico Ascher Vascular Innovation Institute as a new entity under its research and...
Vascular surgeons descend on DC: Maiden SVS leadership conference takes advocacy...
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) held its inaugural Advocacy and Leadership Conference Sept. 14–16, drawing vascular surgeons, trainees and healthcare advocates from across...
SVS international chapters strengthen global ties in vascular surgery
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) continues to expand its global footprint through its 13 international chapters, fostering collaboration and visibility for vascular surgeons...
SVS set to take part in ACC smoking cessation webinar
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) will take part in an upcoming webinar titled “Breaking the Habit, Saving Lives: The National Quality Initiative Push...
Multidisciplinary approach to diabetic foot ulcers in rural America leads to...
Samantha Minc, MD, MPH, associate professor of surgery at Duke University, has been awarded a National Institutes of Health (NIH) R03 grant to support...
Updated intermittent claudication guidelines reflect a decade of new evidence
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) recently published comprehensive update to its clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for the management of intermittent claudication (IC), urging...
SVS Highway to Health campaign aims to make PAD a household...
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) is ramping up its national Highway to Health campaign to educate the public about peripheral arterial disease (PAD)...
Gregorio A. Sicard, past SVS president, advocate for Latin American surgeons,...
Gregorio A. Sicard, MD, a transformative figure in vascular surgery and a revered mentor to generations of surgeons, has died. He was 81.
Sicard was...
Advances in endovascular therapy help drive innovative CPVI training course
The SVS Complex Peripheral Vascular Interventions (CPVI) Skills Course has become a fixture on the vascular surgery calendar over the past couple of years....
Final call for SVS Foundation VC4U project grant applications
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Foundation reminds eligible applicants of the upcoming submission deadline for the Vascular Care for the Underserved (VC4U) project...
Journal of Vascular Surgery secures new editor-in-chief
The Journal of Surgery (JVS) has appointed Audra Duncan, MD, of Western University in London, Ontario, Canada, as its new editor-in-chief.
Duncan will lead the...
VAM 2026 chairs discuss pathways to podium, poster presentations
Whether you're a seasoned vascular surgeon or a first-time attendee, Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Program Committee Chair Jason Lee, MD, and Postgraduate Education...
Legacy teams lead the way in Vascular Health Step Challenge
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Foundation is placing a spotlight on its “Legacy Teams”—those who have gone the extra mile, literally!—to make the...
Wound care online modules empower vascular care teams, participants say
Healthcare professionals from multiple disciplines are embracing the Wound Care Curriculum, a flexible online learning experience tailored to meet the evolving needs of vascular...
Vascular Verification Program opens doors for early engagement, quality improvement
You don't have to be too far down the path to get started. That’s the message William Shutze, MD, chair of the Society for...
SVS Executive Board votes against creating free-standing Vascular Surgery Board
After two years of careful deliberation, the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Executive Board (EB) has voted against pursuing the creation of a free-standing...
New APP Section: A ‘professional home’
There's no place like home within the newly established SVS Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Section, where vascular advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physician...
Countdown to Capitol Hill: SVS Advocacy and Leadership Conference nears
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) is gearing up for its inaugural Advocacy and Leadership Conference, taking place Sept. 14–16, in Washington, D.C. With...
Step Challenge: Walk for wellness
Get ready to join the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Foundation this September for the 2025 Vascular Health Step Challenge.
Hosted during National Vascular Disease...
Complex PAD skills course registration is open
Registration is now open for the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Complex Peripheral Vascular Interventions (CPVI) Skills Course, taking place from Sept. 20–21 in...
SVS Foundation VC4U grants advance vascular equity for underserved women
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2025 Vascular Care for the Underserved (VC4U) project grants until Aug....
‘Parenthood in vascular surgery a personal choice, not a professional deadline’
When is the right time to start a family in vascular surgery? That was a core question posed during the 2025 Vascular Annual Meeting...
Coding workshop to cover 2025 updates
Registration for the annual Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Coding and Reimbursement Workshop—and optional evaluation and management (E/M) coding workshop—opened July 9 with early-bird...
New SVS president seeks to enhance communication with members, tighten focus...
With another Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) in the books, that means the flag unfurls on a new presidential year. And that means Philadelphia-based vascular...
SVS launches partnership to help private practice vascular surgeons cut costs
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) has announced a new partnership with group purchasing organization (GPO) Provista in an effort to help provide...
VQI to host webinar on updated smoking cessation variables
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Patient Safety Organization (SVS PSO) will host a webinar on Tuesday, July 15, at 1 p.m. Eastern Time...
Three honored in VAM 2025 Poster Competition
The final day of the 2025 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) in New Orleans honored three winners in the championship round of the SVS Poster...
Claim CME credits from 2025 vascular meetings
Attendees of the 2025 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM), Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI) Annual Meeting, and Society of Vascular Nursing (SVN) Annual Conference are reminded...
Join us: SVS goes to Washington
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) invites members to register for its inaugural Advocacy and Leadership Conference, taking place Sept. 14–16, in Washington, D.C....
SVS announces election results for new leadership
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) has elected Andres Schanzer, MD, as the incoming vice president and Malachi G. Sheahan III, MD, as the...
Vote for your favorite projects at the Poster Competition
Don't miss the chance to witness the creativity and hard work of the Poster Competition participants as they compete for top honors, taking place...
Remember to cast your votes in 2025 SVS elections
SVS members in good standing can still cast their votes for key leadership positions and important bylaw changes in the 2025 elections to have...
Register for the Women’s Networking Event
Join your colleagues for engaging Women’s Networking Event on Thursday evening at 7 p.m. at the 2025 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) in New Orleans...
Explore the future of vascular surgery at Touchpoint@VAM
Today, 2025 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) attendees are encouraged to engage in an eye-opening experience at Touchpoint@VAM for an interactive event that will showcase...
Next gen: Pair of sessions tailored for medical students lay out...
Medical students attending the 2025 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) will have two unique opportunities to deepen their understanding of vascular surgery through sessions designed specifically...
VQI LEAF surveillance protocol set to be unveiled during VQI@VAM
Philip P. Goodney, MD, is unveiling a pivotal monitoring tool during the Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI) Annual Meeting, VQI@VAM, today—the Long-Term EVAR Assessment and...
Vascular Quality Initiative to host annual meeting at VAM 2025
The Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI), in collaboration with the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), will convene its ninth annual conference (June 3–4) during this...
SVS continues success with smoking cessation webinar series
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Vascular Quality Initiative (VQI) is hosting a monthly webinar series throughout 2025 on smoking cessation, which so far...
Grandfather of Vascular Quality Initiative retires from Fivos
Jack L. Cronenwett, MD, considered the “Grandfather of the VQI,” will retire as the chief medical officer (CMO) for Fivos, the medical data solutions...
SVS releases updated guidelines for intermittent claudication
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) has issued a comprehensive update to its clinical practice guidelines for the management of intermittent claudication, urging clinicians...
SVS leadership figures reflect on roles ahead of elections
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) is entering a transformative period as Vice President Linda Harris, MD, transitions to the role of SVS president-elect,...
Complex Wound Care Masterclass now set to commence at VAM 2026
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), in collaboration with the Society for Vascular Nursing (SVN) and the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), has postponed...
SVS seeks feedback on VESAP6 mobile app
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) is inviting users to participate in a brief survey regarding their experiences with the sixth edition of the...
Highway to Health: SVS to stage virtual how-to session
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) will hold a virtual Highway to Health informational session exclusively for members on Wednesday, April 30, at 7...
VAM 2025 set to feature dedicated session on artificial intelligence and...
The upcoming Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM), taking place June 4–7 in New Orleans, will see Jason T. Lee, MD, and Claudie Sheahan, MD, at...
Audible Bleeding luminaries podcast looks back at its origins in vascular...
In 2018, a group of dedicated vascular surgery trainees recognized a notable gap in educational resources within their specialty. This realization sparked the creation...
From Olympic triumph to healthcare advocacy: Jim Craig to deliver VAM...
Jim Craig, a longtime support and vascular advocate, will deliver the annual keynote address at the 2025 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) in New Orleans...
SVS International Committee’s 2025 scholars named
The SVS International Relations Committee (IRC) has announced the recipients of the 2025 International Scholars Program, recognizing the achievements of three distinguished professionals: Sohei...
Search for new JVS editor-in-chief has commenced
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) has launched a search for a new editor-in-chief (EIC) for its flagship publication, the Journal of Vascular Surgery...
Mentorship takes center stage at VRIC 2025
The Vascular Research Initiatives Conference (VRIC) will spotlight the crucial role of mentorship in advancing the fields of vascular surgery and research during its...
SVS prepares to educate latest group of vascular leaders
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) has launched registration for the sixth cohort of its Leadership Development Program (LDP). The curriculum is drawn from...
SVS, medical organizations launch comprehensive Wound Care Curriculum
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), in collaboration with the Society for Vascular Nursing (SVN) and the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), has designed...
Download SVS Highway to Health member toolkits
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) has developed a comprehensive member toolkit to equip healthcare professionals, particularly vascular surgeons, with essential resources through its...
SVS webinar to explore AI innovations
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) will host a webinar titled "Harnessing AI in Vascular Surgery: Leading the Next Frontier" on March 27 from...
VOYAGE scholarship program for young vascular surgeons
Th e Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Foundation, in partnership with the SVS Young Surgeons Section, has launched the VOYAGE Scholarship Program. This initiative will...
SVS Foundation celebrates Women’s History Month
The SVS Foundation has various initiatives in place to celebrate Women’s History Month, including member profiles and patient-focused facts. New this year is fundraising...
VAM 2025 registration launches
Registration for the 2025 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM 2025) is now open. This year’s meeting will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana, June 4–7.
VAM...
Foundation grant projects
Here's a closer look at a funded partially through grants from the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Foundation.
Samantha Minc, MD, received a Clinical Research...
Members: Take advantage of Mentor Match
Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) members have the opportunity to give and receive career guidance by participating in the Society’s Mentor Match program.
The SVS...
Countdown to New Orleans: VAM 2025 set to explore innovation
The 2025 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana, from June 4–7, with a particular focus this year on innovation.
Key...
SVS calls for comments on Vascular Surgery MIPS Value Pathway
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) announced that the Vascular Surgery MIPS Value Pathway (MVP) was posted for public comment by the Centers for...
Past SAVC Award recipients reflect on impact
With nomination deadlines now past, Section on Ambulatory Vascular Care (SAVC) award season is upon us, and past recipients of the Society for Vascular...
Vascular Verification Program verifies first community hospital
Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital in Grand Junction Colorado was awarded ACS/SVS Vascular Verification Program (Vascular-VP) designation on Nov. 19, 2024. By achieving...
Legislation targets stability for physicians amid Medicare cuts
Physicians are facing a fifth consecutive year of Medicare payment reductions due to policy adjustments and budget neutrality requirements in the Medicare Physician Fee...
Deadline for inaugural SVS visiting professorship to advance young surgeons’ careers...
The Society for Vascular Surgery’s (SVS) Young Surgeon Section (YSS) will close applications for its inaugural visiting professorship on Jan. 31. This scholarship program...
VAM 2025 abstract submission period opens
Vascular surgeon-scientists may submit their research for presentation at the 2025 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) in June through Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. The submission...
CPVI course: Learning the latest intricate skills and techniques to treat...
Vascular Specialist attended the SVS Complex Peripheral Vascular Interventions (CPVI) Skills Course and spoke with participants about the hands-on learning experience designed for vascular...
Applications open for 2025 James S.T. Yao Resident Research Award
The SVS Foundation is accepting applications for the 2025 James S.T. Yao Resident Research Award, which supports emerging medical professionals researching vascular disease biology...
The SVS needs your Excellence in Community Practice Award nominations!
The Society for Vascular Surgery is seeking nominations for its annual Excellence in Community Practice Award.
Formerly known as the Excellence in Community Service Award,...
‘This is just the beginning’: SVS launches patient-facing website in opening...
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) has launched a new patient-facing website aimed at bridging the information gap between members of the public and...
Education and representation at core of inclusivity efforts for DEI committee
The SVS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee continues to make strides in advancing inclusivity within the organization, with several projects underway to address...
Former SVS president named ACS president-elect
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) elected Anton N. Sidawy, MD, as president-elect during the ACS annual business meeting on Oct. 22. He served...
SVS launches VascuLEARN
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) online learning management system (LMS), now known as SVS VascuLEARN. The platform was formerly called SVS OnDemand. VascuLEARN...
SVS’ inaugural leadership and advocacy conference
The Society for Vascular Surgery’s (SVS) Advocacy team is thrilled to announce the inaugural Leadership and Advocacy Conference, set to take place Sept. 14–16,...
‘Implementation of EPAs marks a paradigm shift in how we prepare...
As the landscape of surgical education undergoes rapid evolution, one innovation promises to redefine how future vascular surgeons are trained and certified: Entrustable Professional...