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Surgical Skills Competition Held at Annual Meeting
On Friday, June 17, nearly 100 general surgery residents and medical students participated in the Resident/Student Surgical Skills Competition where trainees performed an end-side vascular anastomosis. All participants received an assessment of their work from the faculty judges, and winners were announced for both categories.
General Surgery Resident Winner:
Michael Osgood, MD
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Medical Student Winners:
Christine Chung
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Eric Owings
University of Louisville
On Friday, June 17, nearly 100 general surgery residents and medical students participated in the Resident/Student Surgical Skills Competition where trainees performed an end-side vascular anastomosis. All participants received an assessment of their work from the faculty judges, and winners were announced for both categories.
General Surgery Resident Winner:
Michael Osgood, MD
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Medical Student Winners:
Christine Chung
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Eric Owings
University of Louisville
On Friday, June 17, nearly 100 general surgery residents and medical students participated in the Resident/Student Surgical Skills Competition where trainees performed an end-side vascular anastomosis. All participants received an assessment of their work from the faculty judges, and winners were announced for both categories.
General Surgery Resident Winner:
Michael Osgood, MD
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Medical Student Winners:
Christine Chung
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Eric Owings
University of Louisville
Dr. Cambria Elected New SVS President
Richard P. Cambria, MD, of Massachusetts was elected 2011-2012 President of SVS on June 17, 2011, during the Vascular Annual Meeting® in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Cambria is the Chief of the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and Co-Director of the Thoracic Aortic Center at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
"Dr. Cambria’s leadership will be an asset for the Society for Vascular Surgery," said Immediate Past President Robert M.Zwolak, MD. "He is dedicated to advancing vascular health and has served SVS in several high-level positions such as producing and managing programs for the 2007 and 2008 Vascular Annual Meeting."
At the meeting, Dr. Cambria led the E. Stanley Crawford Critical Issues Forum, which addressed the Affordable Care Act and the future of health care reform.
Dr. Cambria is Associate Editor of the acclaimed, Rutherford Textbook of Vascular Surgery and Co-Editor-in Chief of the, Atlas of Vascular Surgery. He is an assistant editor for the Journal of Vascular Surgery®. He is also a Past President of the New England Society for Vascular Surgery.
His accomplishments include: numerous research projects; lecturing at major medical institutions since 1987; recipient of Teacher of the Year by general surgery residents at Yale University School of Medicine; and recipient of Teacher of the Year by residents in general surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital.
His major research interests include: spinal cord protection in complex aortic surgery, renovascular disease, injury and repair in vascular tissues, and stent graft repair thoracic aortic disease.
Dr. Cambria attended the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University. He completed his internship and residencies at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Richard P. Cambria, MD, of Massachusetts was elected 2011-2012 President of SVS on June 17, 2011, during the Vascular Annual Meeting® in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Cambria is the Chief of the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and Co-Director of the Thoracic Aortic Center at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
"Dr. Cambria’s leadership will be an asset for the Society for Vascular Surgery," said Immediate Past President Robert M.Zwolak, MD. "He is dedicated to advancing vascular health and has served SVS in several high-level positions such as producing and managing programs for the 2007 and 2008 Vascular Annual Meeting."
At the meeting, Dr. Cambria led the E. Stanley Crawford Critical Issues Forum, which addressed the Affordable Care Act and the future of health care reform.
Dr. Cambria is Associate Editor of the acclaimed, Rutherford Textbook of Vascular Surgery and Co-Editor-in Chief of the, Atlas of Vascular Surgery. He is an assistant editor for the Journal of Vascular Surgery®. He is also a Past President of the New England Society for Vascular Surgery.
His accomplishments include: numerous research projects; lecturing at major medical institutions since 1987; recipient of Teacher of the Year by general surgery residents at Yale University School of Medicine; and recipient of Teacher of the Year by residents in general surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital.
His major research interests include: spinal cord protection in complex aortic surgery, renovascular disease, injury and repair in vascular tissues, and stent graft repair thoracic aortic disease.
Dr. Cambria attended the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University. He completed his internship and residencies at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Richard P. Cambria, MD, of Massachusetts was elected 2011-2012 President of SVS on June 17, 2011, during the Vascular Annual Meeting® in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Cambria is the Chief of the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and Co-Director of the Thoracic Aortic Center at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
"Dr. Cambria’s leadership will be an asset for the Society for Vascular Surgery," said Immediate Past President Robert M.Zwolak, MD. "He is dedicated to advancing vascular health and has served SVS in several high-level positions such as producing and managing programs for the 2007 and 2008 Vascular Annual Meeting."
At the meeting, Dr. Cambria led the E. Stanley Crawford Critical Issues Forum, which addressed the Affordable Care Act and the future of health care reform.
Dr. Cambria is Associate Editor of the acclaimed, Rutherford Textbook of Vascular Surgery and Co-Editor-in Chief of the, Atlas of Vascular Surgery. He is an assistant editor for the Journal of Vascular Surgery®. He is also a Past President of the New England Society for Vascular Surgery.
His accomplishments include: numerous research projects; lecturing at major medical institutions since 1987; recipient of Teacher of the Year by general surgery residents at Yale University School of Medicine; and recipient of Teacher of the Year by residents in general surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital.
His major research interests include: spinal cord protection in complex aortic surgery, renovascular disease, injury and repair in vascular tissues, and stent graft repair thoracic aortic disease.
Dr. Cambria attended the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University. He completed his internship and residencies at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Comprehensive Vascular Review Course
September 9 - 10, 2011
InterContinental Chicago O'Hare Hotel
Rosemont, IL
Society for Vascular Surgery® (SVS) is pleased to introduce the first Comprehensive Vascular Review Course. This educational activity is an intensive two-day vascular surgery review course designed to help vascular surgeons prepare for recertification examinations. William D. Jordan, Jr., MD and Cynthia K. Shortell, MD are the course directors.
"This course can be used as a "refresher" for the practicing surgeon to review some uncommon vascular conditions that are not commonly encountered in a practice," Dr. Shortell said. "While there is standard review of many basic vascular principles and conditions, the unusual will also be covered."
The faculty consists of vascular surgeons with extensive expertise in their respective fields. The course will include didactic lectures, multiple choice question modules and panel for questions and answers.
Attendees will receive a complimentary textbook on clinical vascular surgery and a question and answer book to enhance knowledge and understanding of the course topics.
"[This course was created] to provide the practicing vascular surgeon a comprehensive intensive review to help prepare for all aspects of care including areas that might not be encountered in a standard vascular practice" Dr. Jordan said. He added that a benefit to attending the course is interacting with colleagues from around the world and posing questions to expert faculty.
Register online today for the Comprehensive Vascular Review Course. Learn more about the course schedule, hotel accommodations, and Continuing Medical Education credit on VascularWeb.org.
Please call 800-258-7188 or email education@vascularsociety.org with questions.
September 9 - 10, 2011
InterContinental Chicago O'Hare Hotel
Rosemont, IL
Society for Vascular Surgery® (SVS) is pleased to introduce the first Comprehensive Vascular Review Course. This educational activity is an intensive two-day vascular surgery review course designed to help vascular surgeons prepare for recertification examinations. William D. Jordan, Jr., MD and Cynthia K. Shortell, MD are the course directors.
"This course can be used as a "refresher" for the practicing surgeon to review some uncommon vascular conditions that are not commonly encountered in a practice," Dr. Shortell said. "While there is standard review of many basic vascular principles and conditions, the unusual will also be covered."
The faculty consists of vascular surgeons with extensive expertise in their respective fields. The course will include didactic lectures, multiple choice question modules and panel for questions and answers.
Attendees will receive a complimentary textbook on clinical vascular surgery and a question and answer book to enhance knowledge and understanding of the course topics.
"[This course was created] to provide the practicing vascular surgeon a comprehensive intensive review to help prepare for all aspects of care including areas that might not be encountered in a standard vascular practice" Dr. Jordan said. He added that a benefit to attending the course is interacting with colleagues from around the world and posing questions to expert faculty.
Register online today for the Comprehensive Vascular Review Course. Learn more about the course schedule, hotel accommodations, and Continuing Medical Education credit on VascularWeb.org.
Please call 800-258-7188 or email education@vascularsociety.org with questions.
September 9 - 10, 2011
InterContinental Chicago O'Hare Hotel
Rosemont, IL
Society for Vascular Surgery® (SVS) is pleased to introduce the first Comprehensive Vascular Review Course. This educational activity is an intensive two-day vascular surgery review course designed to help vascular surgeons prepare for recertification examinations. William D. Jordan, Jr., MD and Cynthia K. Shortell, MD are the course directors.
"This course can be used as a "refresher" for the practicing surgeon to review some uncommon vascular conditions that are not commonly encountered in a practice," Dr. Shortell said. "While there is standard review of many basic vascular principles and conditions, the unusual will also be covered."
The faculty consists of vascular surgeons with extensive expertise in their respective fields. The course will include didactic lectures, multiple choice question modules and panel for questions and answers.
Attendees will receive a complimentary textbook on clinical vascular surgery and a question and answer book to enhance knowledge and understanding of the course topics.
"[This course was created] to provide the practicing vascular surgeon a comprehensive intensive review to help prepare for all aspects of care including areas that might not be encountered in a standard vascular practice" Dr. Jordan said. He added that a benefit to attending the course is interacting with colleagues from around the world and posing questions to expert faculty.
Register online today for the Comprehensive Vascular Review Course. Learn more about the course schedule, hotel accommodations, and Continuing Medical Education credit on VascularWeb.org.
Please call 800-258-7188 or email education@vascularsociety.org with questions.
Vascular Health Makes Headlines in Chicago
In the weeks leading up to 2011 Vascular Annual Meeting®, June 16-18, in Chicago, the Find the AAAnswers public education program conducted a media campaign to raise awareness about abdominal aortic aneurysms and vascular health. SVS is a founding Coalition partner of the Find the AAAnswers program.
Former Washington Redskins quarterback, Joe Theismann, appeared on Chicago FOX and NBC morning shows to talk about his commitment to improving AAA awareness and screening through his work with SVS and Find the AAAnswers. Various articles appeared in the Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Sun-Times.
SVS Treasurer,Dr. R. Clement Darling, III, is the SVS Find the AAAnswers coalition representative. He was interviewed by CBS Radio, Comcast, and Chicago TV CAN-TV, a local public broadcast station, dedicated an entire half-hour show to vascular health featuring Dr. Darling.
Vascular Annual Meeting attendees had the opportunity to meet Joe Theismann following his motivational talk where he shared prized memories from his time on the gridiron.
Find the AAAnswers hosted a free AAA screening, where 65 at-risk individuals were screened for AAA. Thanks to all who participated, and for more ways to stay involved find these opportunities at FindtheAAAnswers.org:
-- Be a Resource: list your practice on the online DoctorFinder directory. To enroll, complete the online form
-- Educate your Patients: order free, customizable patient brochures, direct mail postcards and posters
-- Screen for AAA: host a free screening event using customizable marketing materials or distribute screening vouchers at your office. Resources are available for free online.
-- Join the Network: follow Find the AAAnswers on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter to spread the word online.
In the weeks leading up to 2011 Vascular Annual Meeting®, June 16-18, in Chicago, the Find the AAAnswers public education program conducted a media campaign to raise awareness about abdominal aortic aneurysms and vascular health. SVS is a founding Coalition partner of the Find the AAAnswers program.
Former Washington Redskins quarterback, Joe Theismann, appeared on Chicago FOX and NBC morning shows to talk about his commitment to improving AAA awareness and screening through his work with SVS and Find the AAAnswers. Various articles appeared in the Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Sun-Times.
SVS Treasurer,Dr. R. Clement Darling, III, is the SVS Find the AAAnswers coalition representative. He was interviewed by CBS Radio, Comcast, and Chicago TV CAN-TV, a local public broadcast station, dedicated an entire half-hour show to vascular health featuring Dr. Darling.
Vascular Annual Meeting attendees had the opportunity to meet Joe Theismann following his motivational talk where he shared prized memories from his time on the gridiron.
Find the AAAnswers hosted a free AAA screening, where 65 at-risk individuals were screened for AAA. Thanks to all who participated, and for more ways to stay involved find these opportunities at FindtheAAAnswers.org:
-- Be a Resource: list your practice on the online DoctorFinder directory. To enroll, complete the online form
-- Educate your Patients: order free, customizable patient brochures, direct mail postcards and posters
-- Screen for AAA: host a free screening event using customizable marketing materials or distribute screening vouchers at your office. Resources are available for free online.
-- Join the Network: follow Find the AAAnswers on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter to spread the word online.
In the weeks leading up to 2011 Vascular Annual Meeting®, June 16-18, in Chicago, the Find the AAAnswers public education program conducted a media campaign to raise awareness about abdominal aortic aneurysms and vascular health. SVS is a founding Coalition partner of the Find the AAAnswers program.
Former Washington Redskins quarterback, Joe Theismann, appeared on Chicago FOX and NBC morning shows to talk about his commitment to improving AAA awareness and screening through his work with SVS and Find the AAAnswers. Various articles appeared in the Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Sun-Times.
SVS Treasurer,Dr. R. Clement Darling, III, is the SVS Find the AAAnswers coalition representative. He was interviewed by CBS Radio, Comcast, and Chicago TV CAN-TV, a local public broadcast station, dedicated an entire half-hour show to vascular health featuring Dr. Darling.
Vascular Annual Meeting attendees had the opportunity to meet Joe Theismann following his motivational talk where he shared prized memories from his time on the gridiron.
Find the AAAnswers hosted a free AAA screening, where 65 at-risk individuals were screened for AAA. Thanks to all who participated, and for more ways to stay involved find these opportunities at FindtheAAAnswers.org:
-- Be a Resource: list your practice on the online DoctorFinder directory. To enroll, complete the online form
-- Educate your Patients: order free, customizable patient brochures, direct mail postcards and posters
-- Screen for AAA: host a free screening event using customizable marketing materials or distribute screening vouchers at your office. Resources are available for free online.
-- Join the Network: follow Find the AAAnswers on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter to spread the word online.
Coding and Reimbursement for Vascular Surgeons
Register today for Challenges in Vascular Surgery 2011: Coding and Reimbursement for Vascular Surgeons, September 30 - October 1, Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel, Chicago, IL. Registration is also available for the optional workshop, E & M Coding for Vascular Surgeons, offered on September 30 (additional fee required).
Challenges in Vascular Surgery 2011: Coding and Reimbursement for Vascular Surgeons will take place on September 30 - October 1, 2011 at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. This course is intended for those who seek to expand their knowledge of accurate coding and reimbursement for vascular surgery. The program covers 2011 coding and reimbursement updates, including changes to non-invasive physiologic arterial studies, changes to lower extremity endovascular arterial interventions and changes in PQRI measures. Additionally, reporting standards for interventional and open surgical procedures, the global surgical package definition, vascular laboratory, and modifier usage will be discussed.
An optional half day workshop, Evaluation & Management (E & M) Coding for Vascular Surgeons, will focus on coding and documentation rules for choosing a correct E & M category and level of service for the vascular surgeon. Differences between Medicare and private payers will be reviewed.
The course is designed for vascular surgeons and their office staff including practice managers, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, surgery schedulers, coders, and any other staff members who seek to improve their knowledge of accurate coding and reimbursement for vascular surgery. Team attendance is encouraged.
The faculty includes Sean Roddy, MD, Robert Zwolak, MD, PhD, Sunita Srivastava, MD, and Teri Romano, RN, MBA, CPC; all are experts on coding and reimbursement for vascular surgeons.
The Coding Course, offered twice each year, is an interactive seminar with significant time allotted for questions and answers. Attendance remains robust. With the 2011 re-imbursement changes, attendance at the Coding Course is more essential than ever. Additional information regarding the March 2011 Coding Course is posted on VascularWeb.org.
Dr. Sean Roddy said, "the SVS coding course provides an interactive venue for practicing vascular surgeons and staff to better understand CPT coding, reporting standards, and documentation requirements which can improve both compliance and reimbursement for their practice."
SVS has approved 25 second year vascular fellows/PGY5 (Chief) integrated residents to receive complimentary registration for the Fall 2011 Coding Course. In order to be eligible to apply for the complimentary registration, vascular trainees must meet the following criteria:
• Be an active SVS Candidate Member (including trainee status)
• Be in their last year of vascular fellowship/residency (training must be completed in 2012)
• There may only be one application per institution
The selection process will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Trainees should discuss attendance with their program director before applying to confirm the necessary time-off to attend the course. If less than 25 fellows/residents sign up for this course, the offer can be extended to fellows who are not in their last year of fellowship/residency. Trainees that received complimentary registration for previous Coding Courses are not eligible to apply. For more information or to apply, contact studentresident@vascularsociety.org . Attendees will have their course fee waived, but they are still responsible for any travel and accommodation expenses accrued.
Register today for Challenges in Vascular Surgery 2011: Coding and Reimbursement for Vascular Surgeons, September 30 - October 1, Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel, Chicago, IL. Registration is also available for the optional workshop, E & M Coding for Vascular Surgeons, offered on September 30 (additional fee required).
Challenges in Vascular Surgery 2011: Coding and Reimbursement for Vascular Surgeons will take place on September 30 - October 1, 2011 at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. This course is intended for those who seek to expand their knowledge of accurate coding and reimbursement for vascular surgery. The program covers 2011 coding and reimbursement updates, including changes to non-invasive physiologic arterial studies, changes to lower extremity endovascular arterial interventions and changes in PQRI measures. Additionally, reporting standards for interventional and open surgical procedures, the global surgical package definition, vascular laboratory, and modifier usage will be discussed.
An optional half day workshop, Evaluation & Management (E & M) Coding for Vascular Surgeons, will focus on coding and documentation rules for choosing a correct E & M category and level of service for the vascular surgeon. Differences between Medicare and private payers will be reviewed.
The course is designed for vascular surgeons and their office staff including practice managers, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, surgery schedulers, coders, and any other staff members who seek to improve their knowledge of accurate coding and reimbursement for vascular surgery. Team attendance is encouraged.
The faculty includes Sean Roddy, MD, Robert Zwolak, MD, PhD, Sunita Srivastava, MD, and Teri Romano, RN, MBA, CPC; all are experts on coding and reimbursement for vascular surgeons.
The Coding Course, offered twice each year, is an interactive seminar with significant time allotted for questions and answers. Attendance remains robust. With the 2011 re-imbursement changes, attendance at the Coding Course is more essential than ever. Additional information regarding the March 2011 Coding Course is posted on VascularWeb.org.
Dr. Sean Roddy said, "the SVS coding course provides an interactive venue for practicing vascular surgeons and staff to better understand CPT coding, reporting standards, and documentation requirements which can improve both compliance and reimbursement for their practice."
SVS has approved 25 second year vascular fellows/PGY5 (Chief) integrated residents to receive complimentary registration for the Fall 2011 Coding Course. In order to be eligible to apply for the complimentary registration, vascular trainees must meet the following criteria:
• Be an active SVS Candidate Member (including trainee status)
• Be in their last year of vascular fellowship/residency (training must be completed in 2012)
• There may only be one application per institution
The selection process will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Trainees should discuss attendance with their program director before applying to confirm the necessary time-off to attend the course. If less than 25 fellows/residents sign up for this course, the offer can be extended to fellows who are not in their last year of fellowship/residency. Trainees that received complimentary registration for previous Coding Courses are not eligible to apply. For more information or to apply, contact studentresident@vascularsociety.org . Attendees will have their course fee waived, but they are still responsible for any travel and accommodation expenses accrued.
Register today for Challenges in Vascular Surgery 2011: Coding and Reimbursement for Vascular Surgeons, September 30 - October 1, Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel, Chicago, IL. Registration is also available for the optional workshop, E & M Coding for Vascular Surgeons, offered on September 30 (additional fee required).
Challenges in Vascular Surgery 2011: Coding and Reimbursement for Vascular Surgeons will take place on September 30 - October 1, 2011 at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. This course is intended for those who seek to expand their knowledge of accurate coding and reimbursement for vascular surgery. The program covers 2011 coding and reimbursement updates, including changes to non-invasive physiologic arterial studies, changes to lower extremity endovascular arterial interventions and changes in PQRI measures. Additionally, reporting standards for interventional and open surgical procedures, the global surgical package definition, vascular laboratory, and modifier usage will be discussed.
An optional half day workshop, Evaluation & Management (E & M) Coding for Vascular Surgeons, will focus on coding and documentation rules for choosing a correct E & M category and level of service for the vascular surgeon. Differences between Medicare and private payers will be reviewed.
The course is designed for vascular surgeons and their office staff including practice managers, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, surgery schedulers, coders, and any other staff members who seek to improve their knowledge of accurate coding and reimbursement for vascular surgery. Team attendance is encouraged.
The faculty includes Sean Roddy, MD, Robert Zwolak, MD, PhD, Sunita Srivastava, MD, and Teri Romano, RN, MBA, CPC; all are experts on coding and reimbursement for vascular surgeons.
The Coding Course, offered twice each year, is an interactive seminar with significant time allotted for questions and answers. Attendance remains robust. With the 2011 re-imbursement changes, attendance at the Coding Course is more essential than ever. Additional information regarding the March 2011 Coding Course is posted on VascularWeb.org.
Dr. Sean Roddy said, "the SVS coding course provides an interactive venue for practicing vascular surgeons and staff to better understand CPT coding, reporting standards, and documentation requirements which can improve both compliance and reimbursement for their practice."
SVS has approved 25 second year vascular fellows/PGY5 (Chief) integrated residents to receive complimentary registration for the Fall 2011 Coding Course. In order to be eligible to apply for the complimentary registration, vascular trainees must meet the following criteria:
• Be an active SVS Candidate Member (including trainee status)
• Be in their last year of vascular fellowship/residency (training must be completed in 2012)
• There may only be one application per institution
The selection process will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Trainees should discuss attendance with their program director before applying to confirm the necessary time-off to attend the course. If less than 25 fellows/residents sign up for this course, the offer can be extended to fellows who are not in their last year of fellowship/residency. Trainees that received complimentary registration for previous Coding Courses are not eligible to apply. For more information or to apply, contact studentresident@vascularsociety.org . Attendees will have their course fee waived, but they are still responsible for any travel and accommodation expenses accrued.
Patient Education Press Releases Available for SVS Member Use
Each month, the Society for Vascular Surgery® (SVS) submits two vascular health press releases to more than 5,300 consumer media representatives nationwide. The press releases provide the public with information vital to the protection of their vascular health.
"The consumer-focused press releases help educate the public about vascular wellness," said R. Clement Darling, MD, SVS Public and Professional Outreach Committee Chair. "Common themes are not smoking, eating healthy foods, exercising daily, and maintaining proper weight."
Members of the SVS Public and Professional Outreach Committee review the articles prior to their release. The articles have resulted in an on-air interview with Health Radio, inclusion in Bloomberg Businessweek online, VIVA women’s magazine, the Grand Rapids Press in Michigan, and even Top News New Zealand.
SVS members may personalize and submit the successful consumer articles to their own local media. The press releases are ready to personalize and are available in the Branding Toolkits on VascularWeb.org®. For additional information, contact: communications@vascularsociety.org
Each month, the Society for Vascular Surgery® (SVS) submits two vascular health press releases to more than 5,300 consumer media representatives nationwide. The press releases provide the public with information vital to the protection of their vascular health.
"The consumer-focused press releases help educate the public about vascular wellness," said R. Clement Darling, MD, SVS Public and Professional Outreach Committee Chair. "Common themes are not smoking, eating healthy foods, exercising daily, and maintaining proper weight."
Members of the SVS Public and Professional Outreach Committee review the articles prior to their release. The articles have resulted in an on-air interview with Health Radio, inclusion in Bloomberg Businessweek online, VIVA women’s magazine, the Grand Rapids Press in Michigan, and even Top News New Zealand.
SVS members may personalize and submit the successful consumer articles to their own local media. The press releases are ready to personalize and are available in the Branding Toolkits on VascularWeb.org®. For additional information, contact: communications@vascularsociety.org
Each month, the Society for Vascular Surgery® (SVS) submits two vascular health press releases to more than 5,300 consumer media representatives nationwide. The press releases provide the public with information vital to the protection of their vascular health.
"The consumer-focused press releases help educate the public about vascular wellness," said R. Clement Darling, MD, SVS Public and Professional Outreach Committee Chair. "Common themes are not smoking, eating healthy foods, exercising daily, and maintaining proper weight."
Members of the SVS Public and Professional Outreach Committee review the articles prior to their release. The articles have resulted in an on-air interview with Health Radio, inclusion in Bloomberg Businessweek online, VIVA women’s magazine, the Grand Rapids Press in Michigan, and even Top News New Zealand.
SVS members may personalize and submit the successful consumer articles to their own local media. The press releases are ready to personalize and are available in the Branding Toolkits on VascularWeb.org®. For additional information, contact: communications@vascularsociety.org
SVS Members and Social Media
In December 2010, Society for Vascular Surgery® (SVS) joined Facebook and Linkedin. SVS already had an established presence on Twitter and YouTube. The impact of all four social media networks provides awareness of the specialty of vascular surgery and the SVS brand in the modern media.
The SVS Facebook business page features basic information about SVS and recent press releases. As of April 15, 2011, 147 persons formally joined or agreed to "like" the SVS Facebook page. These Facebook fans have had 4,132 views of the SVS page.
Twitter is the 140-character communications vehicle that instantly distributes vascular health information around the world. Since its launch in April 2009, the SVS Twitter page has "tweeted" 192 messages to 358 followers.
YouTube remains a strong social media component for SVS. Of the 143 podcasts posted on the SVS Channel in the past two years, the most popular video is, Carotid Endartectomy, with 5,490 views. The second most popular podcast is, Venous Insufficiency, with 3,057 views.
The social networking site, Linkedin.com lists SVS employees and features profiles of the professional staff at the Chicago and Washington offices. Currently, 44 people are "following" SVS on Linkedin. The page includes recent press releases and highlights the latest SVS mass media references.
All SVS members are encouraged to "follow" and "like" SVS through these new and immediate forms of electronic communications. The four social media icons appear on the bottom left of every screen on the SVS website, VascularWeb.org®.
In December 2010, Society for Vascular Surgery® (SVS) joined Facebook and Linkedin. SVS already had an established presence on Twitter and YouTube. The impact of all four social media networks provides awareness of the specialty of vascular surgery and the SVS brand in the modern media.
The SVS Facebook business page features basic information about SVS and recent press releases. As of April 15, 2011, 147 persons formally joined or agreed to "like" the SVS Facebook page. These Facebook fans have had 4,132 views of the SVS page.
Twitter is the 140-character communications vehicle that instantly distributes vascular health information around the world. Since its launch in April 2009, the SVS Twitter page has "tweeted" 192 messages to 358 followers.
YouTube remains a strong social media component for SVS. Of the 143 podcasts posted on the SVS Channel in the past two years, the most popular video is, Carotid Endartectomy, with 5,490 views. The second most popular podcast is, Venous Insufficiency, with 3,057 views.
The social networking site, Linkedin.com lists SVS employees and features profiles of the professional staff at the Chicago and Washington offices. Currently, 44 people are "following" SVS on Linkedin. The page includes recent press releases and highlights the latest SVS mass media references.
All SVS members are encouraged to "follow" and "like" SVS through these new and immediate forms of electronic communications. The four social media icons appear on the bottom left of every screen on the SVS website, VascularWeb.org®.
In December 2010, Society for Vascular Surgery® (SVS) joined Facebook and Linkedin. SVS already had an established presence on Twitter and YouTube. The impact of all four social media networks provides awareness of the specialty of vascular surgery and the SVS brand in the modern media.
The SVS Facebook business page features basic information about SVS and recent press releases. As of April 15, 2011, 147 persons formally joined or agreed to "like" the SVS Facebook page. These Facebook fans have had 4,132 views of the SVS page.
Twitter is the 140-character communications vehicle that instantly distributes vascular health information around the world. Since its launch in April 2009, the SVS Twitter page has "tweeted" 192 messages to 358 followers.
YouTube remains a strong social media component for SVS. Of the 143 podcasts posted on the SVS Channel in the past two years, the most popular video is, Carotid Endartectomy, with 5,490 views. The second most popular podcast is, Venous Insufficiency, with 3,057 views.
The social networking site, Linkedin.com lists SVS employees and features profiles of the professional staff at the Chicago and Washington offices. Currently, 44 people are "following" SVS on Linkedin. The page includes recent press releases and highlights the latest SVS mass media references.
All SVS members are encouraged to "follow" and "like" SVS through these new and immediate forms of electronic communications. The four social media icons appear on the bottom left of every screen on the SVS website, VascularWeb.org®.
What's New at the Vascular Annual Meeting This Year?
New Program Format
The Vascular Annual Meeting Program Committee has announced several new changes for this year's meeting including condensing the meeting into three days. The official meeting dates are June 16-18 with several pre-meeting events scheduled for Wednesday, June 15 including Postgraduate Courses and the Peripheral Vascular Surgical Society (PVSS) Session. In addition, a late Friday afternoon concurrent session track has been added. The two poster sessions will be combined into one session. The Rapid Paper Session, traditionally held on Sunday, will be incorporated into the new program format. There will be an increasing number of simultaneous debate and breakfast sessions.
Fifth Annual Meeting of the World Federation of Vascular Societies
The meeting will feature several internationally recognized speakers from various continents as well as an exciting abstract presentation session. Additionally, this year's recipient of the Robert Rutherford Award, Dr. Frank Veith, will give an outstanding lecture on issues affecting vascular surgeons worldwide.
For Residents and Students:
SVS General Surgery Resident/Medical Student Program Travel Scholarships
SVS is funding travel scholarships to the 2011 Vascular Annual Meeting for medical students and general surgery residents in variable amount, based on the number of applicants, to a maximum of 80. These scholarships provide aspiring vascular surgeons with an opportunity to learn more about the latest treatments and research in vascular disease. SVS will provide educational programming designed exclusively for students and residents. Scholarship recipients also will have the opportunity to participate in open and endovascular simulation training, a surgical skills competition, and a vascular surgery jeopardy competition. To ensure that truly interested medical students and general surgery residents receive the scholarships, they will be awarded on merit. More information can be found on VascularAnnualMeeting.org.
New Program Format
The Vascular Annual Meeting Program Committee has announced several new changes for this year's meeting including condensing the meeting into three days. The official meeting dates are June 16-18 with several pre-meeting events scheduled for Wednesday, June 15 including Postgraduate Courses and the Peripheral Vascular Surgical Society (PVSS) Session. In addition, a late Friday afternoon concurrent session track has been added. The two poster sessions will be combined into one session. The Rapid Paper Session, traditionally held on Sunday, will be incorporated into the new program format. There will be an increasing number of simultaneous debate and breakfast sessions.
Fifth Annual Meeting of the World Federation of Vascular Societies
The meeting will feature several internationally recognized speakers from various continents as well as an exciting abstract presentation session. Additionally, this year's recipient of the Robert Rutherford Award, Dr. Frank Veith, will give an outstanding lecture on issues affecting vascular surgeons worldwide.
For Residents and Students:
SVS General Surgery Resident/Medical Student Program Travel Scholarships
SVS is funding travel scholarships to the 2011 Vascular Annual Meeting for medical students and general surgery residents in variable amount, based on the number of applicants, to a maximum of 80. These scholarships provide aspiring vascular surgeons with an opportunity to learn more about the latest treatments and research in vascular disease. SVS will provide educational programming designed exclusively for students and residents. Scholarship recipients also will have the opportunity to participate in open and endovascular simulation training, a surgical skills competition, and a vascular surgery jeopardy competition. To ensure that truly interested medical students and general surgery residents receive the scholarships, they will be awarded on merit. More information can be found on VascularAnnualMeeting.org.
New Program Format
The Vascular Annual Meeting Program Committee has announced several new changes for this year's meeting including condensing the meeting into three days. The official meeting dates are June 16-18 with several pre-meeting events scheduled for Wednesday, June 15 including Postgraduate Courses and the Peripheral Vascular Surgical Society (PVSS) Session. In addition, a late Friday afternoon concurrent session track has been added. The two poster sessions will be combined into one session. The Rapid Paper Session, traditionally held on Sunday, will be incorporated into the new program format. There will be an increasing number of simultaneous debate and breakfast sessions.
Fifth Annual Meeting of the World Federation of Vascular Societies
The meeting will feature several internationally recognized speakers from various continents as well as an exciting abstract presentation session. Additionally, this year's recipient of the Robert Rutherford Award, Dr. Frank Veith, will give an outstanding lecture on issues affecting vascular surgeons worldwide.
For Residents and Students:
SVS General Surgery Resident/Medical Student Program Travel Scholarships
SVS is funding travel scholarships to the 2011 Vascular Annual Meeting for medical students and general surgery residents in variable amount, based on the number of applicants, to a maximum of 80. These scholarships provide aspiring vascular surgeons with an opportunity to learn more about the latest treatments and research in vascular disease. SVS will provide educational programming designed exclusively for students and residents. Scholarship recipients also will have the opportunity to participate in open and endovascular simulation training, a surgical skills competition, and a vascular surgery jeopardy competition. To ensure that truly interested medical students and general surgery residents receive the scholarships, they will be awarded on merit. More information can be found on VascularAnnualMeeting.org.
Find Vascular Annual Meeting Information at VascularWeb.org
Visit VascularAnnualMeeting.org to view abstracts for the 2011 Vascular Annual Meeting®, taking place June 16-18 in Chicago. Abstracts have been posted for plenary, poster, rapid paced paper, and World Federation of Vascular Societies sessions.
VascularAnnualMeeting.org features complete information about the meeting, including online registration and hotel reservations, and the most current program schedule details. Bookmark the site and return often for program updates and additional information as the June meeting nears. Learn about the following highlights and more:
--E. Stanley Crawford Critical Issues Forum -- Health Care Reform: Issues for Vascular Surgeons
--Breakfast, plenary and concurrent sessions
--World Federation of Vascular Societies program schedule
--Return of the popular poster competition
--Postgraduate Courses Day on Wednesday, June 15 (additional fee required)
--Networking opportunities including the "Taste of Chicago" Opening Reception
--Exhibit hall featuring the latest vascular health products and services
Register today and join your colleagues at the premier meeting for vascular health professionals.
Visit VascularAnnualMeeting.org to view abstracts for the 2011 Vascular Annual Meeting®, taking place June 16-18 in Chicago. Abstracts have been posted for plenary, poster, rapid paced paper, and World Federation of Vascular Societies sessions.
VascularAnnualMeeting.org features complete information about the meeting, including online registration and hotel reservations, and the most current program schedule details. Bookmark the site and return often for program updates and additional information as the June meeting nears. Learn about the following highlights and more:
--E. Stanley Crawford Critical Issues Forum -- Health Care Reform: Issues for Vascular Surgeons
--Breakfast, plenary and concurrent sessions
--World Federation of Vascular Societies program schedule
--Return of the popular poster competition
--Postgraduate Courses Day on Wednesday, June 15 (additional fee required)
--Networking opportunities including the "Taste of Chicago" Opening Reception
--Exhibit hall featuring the latest vascular health products and services
Register today and join your colleagues at the premier meeting for vascular health professionals.
Visit VascularAnnualMeeting.org to view abstracts for the 2011 Vascular Annual Meeting®, taking place June 16-18 in Chicago. Abstracts have been posted for plenary, poster, rapid paced paper, and World Federation of Vascular Societies sessions.
VascularAnnualMeeting.org features complete information about the meeting, including online registration and hotel reservations, and the most current program schedule details. Bookmark the site and return often for program updates and additional information as the June meeting nears. Learn about the following highlights and more:
--E. Stanley Crawford Critical Issues Forum -- Health Care Reform: Issues for Vascular Surgeons
--Breakfast, plenary and concurrent sessions
--World Federation of Vascular Societies program schedule
--Return of the popular poster competition
--Postgraduate Courses Day on Wednesday, June 15 (additional fee required)
--Networking opportunities including the "Taste of Chicago" Opening Reception
--Exhibit hall featuring the latest vascular health products and services
Register today and join your colleagues at the premier meeting for vascular health professionals.
Find the AAAnswers at Vascular Annual Meeting
Professional football legend Joe Theismann will speak at noon on Saturday, June 18 at the Vascular Annual Meeting® in Room 354b. Due to his family history of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) disease, Theismann is lending his voice to improving AAA awareness and screening through his work with the Find the AAAnswers campaign.
Find the AAAnswers is an educational campaign designed to educate the public about AAA and encourage screening. The Society for Vascular Surgery® (SVS) Public and Professional Outreach Committee represents SVS as a Coalition member of the Find the AAAnswers campaign. A free screening event will be offered to Chicago-area residents at risk for AAA on Saturday, June 18 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Hotel which is directly attached to the convention center.
“By having Joe Theismann at the Vascular Annual Meeting, and inviting Chicago area residents to get screened, we are getting the word out to national media,” Dr. R. Clement Darling said. “If we can get the media to talk about this important cause, then we can get at-risk individuals to learn about AAA detection. We are very excited about this public outreach.”
The June screening event is part of a continued effort to offer free screenings throughout the country. In September 2010, Find the AAAnswers partnered with Kmart Pharmacies on a free screening program at select pharmacies. To date, this effort has provided free AAA ultrasound screenings to more than 1700 at-risk people.
With the help of Joe Theismann and Kmart Pharmacies, Find the AAAnswers made national headlines in the Wall Street Journal blog, on “The Dr. Oz Show”, and on “Fox and Friends”. Media coverage reached more than 20 million viewers.
There are several ways that SVS members may become involved.
--Volunteer to speak with patients about AAA and vascular disease for one hour at the screening event. Contact Becky Soja at 415-946-1080 or bsoja@wcgworld.com about volunteering.
--Sign up to be part of the DoctorFinder directory. The free directory is found at FindtheAAAnswers.org. It allows patients to search for physicians in their area who are familiar with AAA and its symptoms.
--Volunteer onsite during local screening events throughout the year. Doctors may meet with patients to answer questions related to vascular health. If you wish to volunteer at a local screening event, e-mail info@findtheaaanswers.org. Check FindtheAAAnswers.org for the latest screening announcements.
Learn more by visiting the site:FindtheAAAnswers.org.
Professional football legend Joe Theismann will speak at noon on Saturday, June 18 at the Vascular Annual Meeting® in Room 354b. Due to his family history of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) disease, Theismann is lending his voice to improving AAA awareness and screening through his work with the Find the AAAnswers campaign.
Find the AAAnswers is an educational campaign designed to educate the public about AAA and encourage screening. The Society for Vascular Surgery® (SVS) Public and Professional Outreach Committee represents SVS as a Coalition member of the Find the AAAnswers campaign. A free screening event will be offered to Chicago-area residents at risk for AAA on Saturday, June 18 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Hotel which is directly attached to the convention center.
“By having Joe Theismann at the Vascular Annual Meeting, and inviting Chicago area residents to get screened, we are getting the word out to national media,” Dr. R. Clement Darling said. “If we can get the media to talk about this important cause, then we can get at-risk individuals to learn about AAA detection. We are very excited about this public outreach.”
The June screening event is part of a continued effort to offer free screenings throughout the country. In September 2010, Find the AAAnswers partnered with Kmart Pharmacies on a free screening program at select pharmacies. To date, this effort has provided free AAA ultrasound screenings to more than 1700 at-risk people.
With the help of Joe Theismann and Kmart Pharmacies, Find the AAAnswers made national headlines in the Wall Street Journal blog, on “The Dr. Oz Show”, and on “Fox and Friends”. Media coverage reached more than 20 million viewers.
There are several ways that SVS members may become involved.
--Volunteer to speak with patients about AAA and vascular disease for one hour at the screening event. Contact Becky Soja at 415-946-1080 or bsoja@wcgworld.com about volunteering.
--Sign up to be part of the DoctorFinder directory. The free directory is found at FindtheAAAnswers.org. It allows patients to search for physicians in their area who are familiar with AAA and its symptoms.
--Volunteer onsite during local screening events throughout the year. Doctors may meet with patients to answer questions related to vascular health. If you wish to volunteer at a local screening event, e-mail info@findtheaaanswers.org. Check FindtheAAAnswers.org for the latest screening announcements.
Learn more by visiting the site:FindtheAAAnswers.org.
Professional football legend Joe Theismann will speak at noon on Saturday, June 18 at the Vascular Annual Meeting® in Room 354b. Due to his family history of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) disease, Theismann is lending his voice to improving AAA awareness and screening through his work with the Find the AAAnswers campaign.
Find the AAAnswers is an educational campaign designed to educate the public about AAA and encourage screening. The Society for Vascular Surgery® (SVS) Public and Professional Outreach Committee represents SVS as a Coalition member of the Find the AAAnswers campaign. A free screening event will be offered to Chicago-area residents at risk for AAA on Saturday, June 18 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Hotel which is directly attached to the convention center.
“By having Joe Theismann at the Vascular Annual Meeting, and inviting Chicago area residents to get screened, we are getting the word out to national media,” Dr. R. Clement Darling said. “If we can get the media to talk about this important cause, then we can get at-risk individuals to learn about AAA detection. We are very excited about this public outreach.”
The June screening event is part of a continued effort to offer free screenings throughout the country. In September 2010, Find the AAAnswers partnered with Kmart Pharmacies on a free screening program at select pharmacies. To date, this effort has provided free AAA ultrasound screenings to more than 1700 at-risk people.
With the help of Joe Theismann and Kmart Pharmacies, Find the AAAnswers made national headlines in the Wall Street Journal blog, on “The Dr. Oz Show”, and on “Fox and Friends”. Media coverage reached more than 20 million viewers.
There are several ways that SVS members may become involved.
--Volunteer to speak with patients about AAA and vascular disease for one hour at the screening event. Contact Becky Soja at 415-946-1080 or bsoja@wcgworld.com about volunteering.
--Sign up to be part of the DoctorFinder directory. The free directory is found at FindtheAAAnswers.org. It allows patients to search for physicians in their area who are familiar with AAA and its symptoms.
--Volunteer onsite during local screening events throughout the year. Doctors may meet with patients to answer questions related to vascular health. If you wish to volunteer at a local screening event, e-mail info@findtheaaanswers.org. Check FindtheAAAnswers.org for the latest screening announcements.
Learn more by visiting the site:FindtheAAAnswers.org.