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VAM Scholarship Applications open in April! The applications for the SVS General Surgery Resident/Medical Student VAM Travel Scholarship and the SVS Diversity Medical Student VAM Travel Scholarship plan to open on April 21. Learn more here:
Congratulations to all of those who matched into Vascular Surgery Fellowship! The SVS is excited to welcome you to the vascular surgery field and look forward to seeing what you accomplish in your career. Share your matching news today using
#VascFellowMatch
#VascSurg
The power of surgical drawing; is vascular surgery an art or a science? This page was shared with us by our Social Media Ambassador, Therese. What do you think?
Calling all future vascular surgeons! On Monday, April 10, Yale and VESS VSIG will be hosting an event where you'll hear from 2023 Vascular Surgery Applicants. Don't miss this excellent event. Learn more and register:
We are excited to introduce our first 2021-22 Social Media Ambassador Spotlight!
@alexandratheoms
loves vascular surgery because it combines the best patient management strategies including open surgery, endovascular techniques and medical management.
#VascSurg
The group of
#VAM21
Scholarship Recipients was featured in this week's Future Vascular Surgeon newsletter! Congratulations on your efforts, we can't wait to see you in San Diego! Read more here:
Two of our newest Social Media Ambassadors, Clinton and George, were highlighted in this week's Future Vascular Surgeon Newsletter. Read about them in the newsletter here:
Visit the SVS website to read about our other Ambassadors:
🎉 Congratulations to all the incredible students who matched today! Your dedication and hard work have paid off, and we're excited to officially welcome you to the vascular field! 🙌
#VascMatch
#VascularMatch24
Our next Social Media Ambassador Spotlight is Justin George!
@JustinG62998238
is interested in vascular surgery because it is a field where cutting-edge technology intersects with surgical ingenuity to treat some of the most complex pathology encountered in medicine.
#VascSurg
Vascular surgeon, Dr. Benjamin Pearce doesn't just talk the talk...he walks the walk! 👟👟👟 This
#WhyIWalkWednesday
, hear why Dr. Pearce is joining
@VascularSVS
#STEPtember
| Register today:
Because there wasn't an in-person meeting this year, the SVS has developed virtual Residency Fair document. Follow the link to view all the vascular training programs from around the country that would've been at VAM: .
Our next Social Media Ambassador Spotlight is Kenny Nakazawa!
@KenNakazawaMD
loves vascular surgery due to the wide breadth of open and endovascular procedures, excellent vascular mentorship & the ability to take care of some of the most critical patients in the hospital.
Our next Social Media Ambassador Spotlight is George Titomihelakis! George chose vascular because there are a thousand ways to solve a problem, but surgeons choose what is best for each individual patient.
@GTitomihelakis
Our next Social Media Ambassador Spotlight is Nathalie Barsoum!
@BarsoumNathalie
loves the balance of both endo and open procedures, the rapidly evolving innovations all geared towards improving patient outcomes and the continuity of care provided to your patients.
SVS Member Dr. Carla Moreira is a vascular and endovascular surgeon whose practice is informed by her commitment to her community. Read about her story on
@RICNews
:
Match day – Wednesday, May 12 – is just around the corner! You’ve worked hard to get to this point and the SVS is excited to formally welcome you to the field. Be sure to post your matching news on your social media channels using
#VascFellowMatch
on May 12.
#VascSurg
All Future Vascular Surgeons are encouraged to utilize the SVS Mentor Match Program. This is entirely free for SVS members and is run through SVSConnect. Get started today:
Our next Social Media Ambassador Spotlight is Raj Patel! Raj became interested in vascular surgery because the field provides longitudinal care to its patients and additionally by the unique endovascular and open techniques that the field continues to develop.
@RajPatel_27
Calling all medical students and general surgery residents!
#VAM23
travel scholarship applications are now being accepted. Take time to review the criteria and apply to experience the outstanding education that VAM has to offer. Learn more:
"You keep your mind open, and say yes to every opportunity that you are given." - Dr. Kellie Brown
In this month's leadership article, Dr. Peter Rossi interviewed Dr. Brown on dealing with change. Read it here:
The last
#SVSTweetChat
of 2021 will take place tomorrow, Nov. 18, at 8 p.m. CT. Join expert panelists for a discussion about navigating fellowship interviews during this virtual era. Don't miss it!
Don't miss your chance to explore your future in vascular surgery and network with peers at the VAM24 Residency Fair on Friday, June 21, from 1:30-3:00 PM CT.
In the latest
@AudibleBleeding
episode, podcast hosts Jacob & Matt Chia sit down with Dr. Katharine McGinigle to discuss her upcoming article in the June issue of the JVS. The article highlights sex disparities in vascular interventions. Full episode here:
There will be plenty to do for students and residents at VAM21. Sign-in as an SVS member or submit a letter from your institution to register with the exclusive, student and resident discount. Learn more & register here:
#VAM21
VAM Resident & Student Travel Scholarship Applications open today! Apply for the SVS General Surgery Resident/Medical Student VAM Travel Scholarship and the SVS Diversity Medical Student VAM Travel Scholarship. Learn more & apply here:
Have you checked out vascular podcast Audible Bleeding? Recent episodes include discussions on Vascular Surgery Match, Vascular Surgery in the COVID era & a collab with the SVS Young Surgeons Committee on "What I Wish I Had Learned In Training." Listen:
The SVS recently joined forces with the popular vascular surgery podcast,
@AudibleBleeding
The Society is very excited about this collaboration - learn more and listen to their new episode here:
Our next Social Media Ambassador Spotlight is Mohammed Dairywala!
@midairywala
says the decision to pursue vascular surgery became easy with the combination of longitudinal patient relationships, a huge practice variety and a balance of inpatient/outpatient care.
#VascSurg
Our next Social Media Ambassador Spotlight is Yazen Qumsiyeh! Yazen is interested in vascular surgery because of the stimulating disease processes, the patients, operations and the vascular community.
#VascSurg
Applications are now open for the 2022-23 Social Media Ambassadors Program. Become an advocate for the SVS whether on social media, in your program, at VSIG, etc. Learn more & apply:
Yale School of Medicine's Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Interest Group (VESIG) will be hosting a National Match Day Panel on April 1 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. ET. Please RSVP by March 27 to save your spot:
@YaleVascular
#VascSurg
The 2021-22 Social Media Ambassadors have all been introduced. The SVS would like to give a special thank you for their time and commitment. Be on the lookout this summer for our 2022-23 program opening.
We are so excited for all the Future Vascular Surgeons who matched into residency programs last week! Take a look at the list in this week's Future Vascular Surgeons newsletter to see where these future surgeons will be continuing their training:
Are you all caught up on the latest episodes of
@AudibleBleeding
? Find interviews with leaders in the field of vascular surgery, education for VSITE preparation & best clinical practices, and an introduction to high impact innovations in vascular surgery:
Calling all medical students!
@AudibleBleeding
released a brand new series geared towards you. In the first episode, a group of distinguished medical students who are leaders or founders of VSIG's share their experiences. Listen here:
General surgery residents and medical students are encouraged to apply for a travel scholarship that will defray the costs of attending the 2020 Vascular Annual Meeting in Toronto. Applications are due Feb. 5. Details:
Our next Social Media Ambassador Spotlight is Taylor Haddad!
@tbhaddad
is intellectually stimulated by the diverse pathologies encountered in vascular surgery and the interdisciplinary nature of the field.
VSIGs are a great way to get involved with vascular surgery early in your medical career. They can provide opportunities for service, early exposure to surgery and research, mentorship, and much more. Establish a VSIG at your school:
#VascSurg
The University of Minnesota Vascular Surgery Interest Group (VSIG) created the following presentation to share at their meetings. This is a great example of how VSIGs promote the vascular surgery specialty to students at their institution:
@umnmedschool
There are so many great sessions geared towards future vascular surgeons at
#VAM21
. The SVS Young Surgeons Committee has also highlighted a list of sessions that may be of interest to students and residents at this year's meeting. View it here:
Congrats to the winners of the SVS Foundation Student Research Fellowship Award! Twelve students were selected for their research proposals for projects they'll work on with their SVS Member Sponsor. View their sponsors, institution & project titles here:
Audible Bleeding is a great resource for trainees and practicing vascular surgeons, especially those who are early in their careers. The
@AudibleBleeding
team recently released the JVS-VL Editor's Choice: May 2021 episode. Listen to the full episode here:
#VAM21
will feature a Residency Fair, educational programming, a Student and Resident Reception & sessions designed just for you! Sign-in as an SVS member or submit a letter from your institution to register with the exclusive, student & resident discount:
Special programming begins next week for medical students and general surgery residents. The best part? Registration is FREE. Secure your spot today for "SVS Pathways to Vascular Surgery Practice 2020: Planning Your Career in Vascular Surgery."
Spend an evening with JVS Editors during next Thursday's
#SVSTweetChat
. This is a unique chance for you to ask key members of the publications any questions that you may have. Mark your calendars & join
@VascularSVS
at 8 p.m. CT on Aug. 18. Use
#SVSTweetChat
to join in.
The SVS Young Surgeons Committee has put together a list of
#VAM21
sessions that may be of particular interest to students, residents & trainees. Consider referencing the list as a resource when planning out your schedule for VAM:
Two of our newest Social Media Ambassadors, Dawit and Ana Paula, were highlighted in Monday's Future Vascular Surgeon Newsletter. Read about them in the newsletter here:
Visit the SVS website to read about our other Ambassadors:
"Follow your passion and good things will happen."
In this month's leadership article, Dr. Misty Humphries interviewed Drs. Wel Zhou, Melina Kibbe and Julie Freischlag. Read it here:
The 2022 VAM Travel Scholarships make it possible for future vascular surgeons to expand their skills at the Vascular Annual Meeting. Applications are now being accepted! Learn more and apply now:
From the
@JVascSurg
: Multicenter global early feasibility study to evaluate total endovascular arch repair using three-vessel inner branch stent-grafts for aneurysms and dissections:
Don't miss out on these great opportunities! Submit your applications for the VAM 2022 Resident & Student Travel Scholarships by March 9. Learn more & apply here:
The 2021 Vascular Annual Meeting will be held Aug. 18-21. Registration and housing will open in early May. Check back often for updates on our social pages, as well as the VAM site here:
Don't miss out on these great opportunities! Submit your applications for the VAM 2021 Resident & Student Travel Scholarships by Wednesday, May 19. Learn more & apply here:
#VascSurg
Are you a student or resident interested in vascular research? The SVS Foundation has two great awards for students & residents interested in research. Learn more below.
Student Research Fellowship:
Resident Research Award:
Have you heard?
@AudibleBleeding
recently released a new series on Landmark Papers in Vascular Surgery. The first episode features insights from Professor Janet Powell on the IMPROVE Trial. Listen to the full episode here:
Third year med students are encouraged to tune in to a special Zoom meeting hosted by the SVS Resident & Student Outreach Committee - Vascular Surgery Match 2021: All Questions Answered. Tune in at 4 p.m CDT tomorrow, May 13. Register here:
The Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, has an unexpected opening for a PGY-1 categorial integrated vascular surgery resident beginning July 1, 2023.
Learn more:
Although we couldn't be together at VAM this year, the SVS developed a virtual directory of the residency and fellowship programs that would have been present at the meeting. Access it here:
Welcome to the new VSIGs at the University of South Florida, the Vascular Surgery Interest Group - Fundación Cardioinfantil – IC, and the LSUHSC-Shreveport VSIG which have newly registered with the SVS. Learn more about how to join or start a VSIG here:
Are you ready for tonight's
#SVSTweetChat
? Join expert panelists in a discussion about the important things to consider when deciding on a practice setting. Tune in tonight at 8 p.m. CDT and be sure to use
#SVSTweetChat
to join in/follow along.
#VascSurg
Anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in vascular surgery is invited and encouraged to attend one of the two breakfast sessions geared toward medical students at
#VAM21
. See the full VAM program here and map out your sessions ahead of time:
Our next Social Media Ambassador Spotlight is Christopher Cappellini! Christopher recently published research on TCAR in Annals of Vascular Surgery. His favorite vascular operations are open aortic surgeries, CEA, and TCAR.
In Monday's Future Vascular Surgeon Newsletter, we highlighted two of our newest Social Media Ambassadors, Zaid & Carolina. Read about them in the newsletter here:
Visit the SVS website to read about our other Ambassadors:
Looking for mentorship within the vascular specialty? All medical students and general surgery residents are encouraged to participate in the Mentor Match Program on SVSConnect. Get started today:
Join the JVS Journal Club for the April 14 Presentation! Each meeting includes presentations by vascular resident/fellows, as well as dynamic discussions led by authors and nationally recognized guests. Register here:
The 2021 Vascular Annual Meeting date has been changed to Aug. 18-21! Registration and housing will open in early May. Check back often for updates on our social pages, as well as the VAM site here:
The SVS is excited to welcome the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine VSIG, newly registered with the SVS! View all registered VSIGs, information on how to start your own, and more on our website here:
"Follow your passion and good things will happen." - Dr. Melina Kibbe
In last month's leadership article, Dr. Misty Humphries interviewed Drs. Wel Zhou, Melina Kibbe and Julie Freischlag. Read it here:
Two of our newest Social Media Ambassadors, Cole and Amanda, were highlighted in last week's Future Vascular Surgeon Newsletter. Read about them in the newsletter here:
Visit the SVS website to read about our other Ambassadors:
Our next Social Media Ambassador Spotlight is Kathryn DiLosaa !
@KatDiLosa
loves the daily opportunity to work with complex patients, utilizing a wide variety of skills to manage the many lifelong manifestations of vascular disease.
Looking for a mentor? SVS Mentor Match is a great option for members, and enrolling is easy. Log in to SVSConnect with your SVS credentials to get started.
Next week's
#SVSTweetChat
will offer valuable insight on what should be considered when choosing which practice setting is right for you. Whether you are trying to make the decision or you have advice to give, join the chat next Thursday at 8 p.m. CDT.
Ready to take the next step in your medical career? Discover if vascular surgery is the right fit for you! Explore personalized insights and resources on ChooseVascular to help guide your decision.
#vascularsurgery