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SVS Executive Board Sets Course for the Year Ahead
Phase II of a national branding campaign for vascular surgery and three new task forces are just two of several initiatives the Society for Vascular Surgery’s Executive Board (EB) highlighted for further action and attention during its recent board retreat.
Society for Vascular Surgery Responds to New York Times Article on Overuse of Interventions in Vascular Surgery
Rosemont, IL - The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), the leading medical organization dedicated to advancing quality in vascular health care,
The Society for Vascular Surgery Receives ACCME Reaccreditation
Rosemont, IL—July 25, 2023—Ken Slaw, Executive Director of the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), is pleased to announce that the SVS, based in Rosemont, IL, has been reaccredited as a provider of continuing medical education (CME) by the Accreditation
Proposed Reduced Conversion Factor Would Cut Vascular Surgeon Reimbursements
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in mid-July released two payment-related proposed rules—the highly-anticipated Calendar Year (CY) 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (MPFS) and the Medicare Hospital Outpatient P
Celebrating Pride Month - A Profile on Eric Pillado, MD
Eric Pillado, MD, is a fifth-year resident in integrative vascular surgery at the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University.
Celebrating Pride Month - A Profile on John F. Charitable, MD
An updated piece from Dr. John F. Charitable's article published on June 8, 2022
As many know, June has become known by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) community and their allies as Pride Month.
Vascular Verification Program Verifies First Four Hospitals
This article was originally posted on the American College of Surgeons website.
These four hospitals have a proven commitment to high quality inpatient vascular care
Applications Invited for Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Vascular Surgery-Vascular Insights
The Journal of Vascular Surgery (JVS) editorial team is seeking a qualified individual to serve as the next editor-in-chief (EIC) for the Journal of Vascular Surgery-Vascular Insights (JVS-VI). Dr.
Rutherford Textbook Calls for Proposals to Shape the 12th Edition
“Rutherford’s Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy”, regarded as the premier source textbook for the vascular surgery specialty, invites editors to submit proposals for consideration and selection for the 12th edition, scheduled for release in 2030.
Celebrating Pride Month - A Profile on Chris Robb
In celebration of Pride Month, the Society for Vascular Surgery highlights Chris Robb, the SVS Industry Partnership Engagement Manager.
Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Month - A Profile on Dr. Anil Hingorani
Anil Hingorani, MD, is a board-certified vascular surgeon based in Brooklyn, New York, affiliated with New York University. Dr.
SVS Response to ProPublica Article
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) is dedicated to supporting and developing the best science, education, standards and guidelines that clarify and define quality of care in vascular surgery.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month SVS Features Dr. Young Erben
Young M. Erben, MD, FACS, is a vascular surgeon based in Jacksonville, Florida, with a special interest in neurovascular, aortic and peripheral arterial pathology.
Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Month - A Profile on Rupa Brosseau
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Society for Vascular Surgery highlights Rupa Brosseau, the SVS Foundation’s executive director and SVS senior director of member, society and industry relations.
Society of Black Vascular Surgeons builds bridges, connects international dots
A decade ago, if he were asked to name 10 Black vascular surgeons, says one African American vascular chief, he could have come up with six or seven.
Celebrating Women's History Month - A Profile on Sonya Noor, MD, FACS
Sonya S. Noor, MD, FACS, is a vascular surgeon with a dual board certification from the American Board of Surgery. She is also a clinical associate professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Buffalo, in New York.
Recent Articles
SVS Executive Board Sets Course for the Year Ahead
Phase II of a national branding campaign for vascular surgery and three new task forces are just two of several initiatives the Society for Vascular Surgery’s Executive Board (EB) highlighted for further action and attention during its recent board retreat.
Society for Vascular Surgery Responds to New York Times Article on Overuse of Interventions in Vascular Surgery
Rosemont, IL - The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), the leading medical organization dedicated to advancing quality in vascular health care,
The Society for Vascular Surgery Receives ACCME Reaccreditation
Rosemont, IL—July 25, 2023—Ken Slaw, Executive Director of the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), is pleased to announce that the SVS, based in Rosemont, IL, has been reaccredited as a provider of continuing medical education (CME) by the Accreditation
Proposed Reduced Conversion Factor Would Cut Vascular Surgeon Reimbursements
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in mid-July released two payment-related proposed rules—the highly-anticipated Calendar Year (CY) 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (MPFS) and the Medicare Hospital Outpatient P
Celebrating Pride Month - A Profile on Eric Pillado, MD
Eric Pillado, MD, is a fifth-year resident in integrative vascular surgery at the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University.
Celebrating Pride Month - A Profile on John F. Charitable, MD
An updated piece from Dr. John F. Charitable's article published on June 8, 2022
As many know, June has become known by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) community and their allies as Pride Month.
Vascular Verification Program Verifies First Four Hospitals
This article was originally posted on the American College of Surgeons website.
These four hospitals have a proven commitment to high quality inpatient vascular care
Applications Invited for Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Vascular Surgery-Vascular Insights
The Journal of Vascular Surgery (JVS) editorial team is seeking a qualified individual to serve as the next editor-in-chief (EIC) for the Journal of Vascular Surgery-Vascular Insights (JVS-VI). Dr.
Rutherford Textbook Calls for Proposals to Shape the 12th Edition
“Rutherford’s Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy”, regarded as the premier source textbook for the vascular surgery specialty, invites editors to submit proposals for consideration and selection for the 12th edition, scheduled for release in 2030.
Recent Articles
SVS Executive Board Sets Course for the Year Ahead
Phase II of a national branding campaign for vascular surgery and three new task forces are just two of several initiatives the Society for Vascular Surgery’s Executive Board (EB) highlighted for further action and attention during its recent board retreat.
Society for Vascular Surgery Responds to New York Times Article on Overuse of Interventions in Vascular Surgery
Rosemont, IL - The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), the leading medical organization dedicated to advancing quality in vascular health care,
The Society for Vascular Surgery Receives ACCME Reaccreditation
Rosemont, IL—July 25, 2023—Ken Slaw, Executive Director of the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), is pleased to announce that the SVS, based in Rosemont, IL, has been reaccredited as a provider of continuing medical education (CME) by the Accreditation
Proposed Reduced Conversion Factor Would Cut Vascular Surgeon Reimbursements
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in mid-July released two payment-related proposed rules—the highly-anticipated Calendar Year (CY) 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (MPFS) and the Medicare Hospital Outpatient P
Celebrating Pride Month - A Profile on Eric Pillado, MD
Eric Pillado, MD, is a fifth-year resident in integrative vascular surgery at the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University.
Celebrating Pride Month - A Profile on John F. Charitable, MD
An updated piece from Dr. John F. Charitable's article published on June 8, 2022
As many know, June has become known by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual (LGBTQIA) community and their allies as Pride Month.
Vascular Verification Program Verifies First Four Hospitals
This article was originally posted on the American College of Surgeons website.
These four hospitals have a proven commitment to high quality inpatient vascular care
Applications Invited for Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Vascular Surgery-Vascular Insights
The Journal of Vascular Surgery (JVS) editorial team is seeking a qualified individual to serve as the next editor-in-chief (EIC) for the Journal of Vascular Surgery-Vascular Insights (JVS-VI). Dr.
Rutherford Textbook Calls for Proposals to Shape the 12th Edition
“Rutherford’s Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy”, regarded as the premier source textbook for the vascular surgery specialty, invites editors to submit proposals for consideration and selection for the 12th edition, scheduled for release in 2030.