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In your last year and half of training, you will need to give serious thought to your future vascular surgery career.​

The SVS Young Surgeons Committee developed a practice memo to help you learn the steps involved in a job search, such as the interview process, tips on finding the right practice fit, as well as contract expectations and the preparation needed to be credentialed after you have secured a job.





SVS Coding and Reimbursement Course
The SVS is hosting an intensive, two-day program in Rosemont, Ill., this April 17-18 that addresses the most pressing issues about coding and reimbursement.

The Coding and Reimbursement for Vascular Surgeons course uses a multi-modality educational forum with didactic lectures, panel discussions, case studies and question-answer sessions.

Current trainees are eligible for special pricing ($250).  


Serve as a Faculty Volunteer at the 2015 Vascular Annual Meeting
SVS is seeking volunteers to serve as faculty at the following two hands-on events as well as mentors to medical students or general surgery residents. 

Please click the button below to access the volunteer sign-up sheet.  You will be asked to submit your name, check off any activities you are interested in helping with, and verify your submission with your email address.  

SVS will confirm your assignments and provide more details in the following weeks.


March Edition of Vascular Specialist
Access the most recent digital edition of Vascular Specialist online for news and announcements in the vascular surgery field.

Among topics in this edition are an analysis of salary disparities between choosing academic over private practice and responses to the recent controversial New York Times article about in-office interventions for peripheral artery disease.











JVS Cases Video
"A large purple mass with characteristic systemic venous pulsations was found adjacent to the lateral wall of the infrarenal inferior vena cava (IVC)."

JVS Cases recently published a video of a rare congenital saccular aneurysm of the inferior vena cava (IVC).


Tips for Organizing Finances after Fellowship
The AMA Wire has tips for residents and fellows that are completing their training in the coming months.  

Suggestions include addressing credit card debt and investing adequately in retirement plans.


Special VAM Pricing
As a resident or fellow enrolled in a Vascular Surgery training program, you are eligible for a special registration price of $300. Be sure to use the email address SVS has on file to access this price.

The 2015 VAM will be held from June 17-20 in Chicago, IL.  Plenary and exhibits begin June 18.











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