The Society for Vascular Surgery® (SVS) recognizes the growing importance of vascular surgery worldwide. As of August 2012, there were SVS members in 48 countries.
International Membership
SVS International membership is available to surgeons outside the United States and Canada. The online application deadline is March 1 annually for review by the Membership Committee. Applicants are approved at the membership business meeting held during the Vascular Annual Meeting® in June.
SVS Membership Benefits
- Exclusive use of SVS member logo in correspondence and practice information
- Steeply discounted dues for members in some countries
- Discounted Vascular Annual Meeting® registration fees for many countries
- Free print subscriptions to Journal of Vascular Surgery® and Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders
- Eligibility to compete for SVS awards and scholarships including international traveling fellowship
- Opportunity to participate in an international paper forum at the Vascular Annual Meeting
- International guest reception at the Vascular Annual Meeting
International members enjoy the full benefits of membership, except they cannot vote on Society business, hold elected office or serve as members of the Councils or Board of Directors.
Vascular Annual Meeting®
The Vascular Annual Meeting is considered the premier meeting on vascular health. In addition to the outstanding sessions presented by leading vascular surgeons, the meeting offers opportunities to network with colleagues, experience the latest technology, and share knowledge. World-renowned researchers present their studies and findings during the meeting. Postgraduate courses provide in-depth knowledge on current vascular health topics. International attendees typically take advantage of the many CME offerings. The Vascular Annual Meeting’s success is evidenced by its record-breaking attendance for the last several years.
International Forum
There will be a new session at the 2013 Vascular Annual Meeting entitled “International Forum.” This session will be held as a concurrent session on Wednesday at 5:00 PM, May 29, 2013. International authors are encouraged to consider this abstract selection opportunity in addition to the traditional options also listed here. Abstracts accepted for this session will be given five minutes to present and five minutes for discussion. Abstracts from around the world will be considered for this session, excluding those from the United States or Canada. Submission of a manuscript to the Journal of Vascular Surgery® will not be required.
International Scholars Program
The Society for Vascular Surgery International Scholars Program provides grants to young vascular surgeons to attend the Vascular Annual Meeting and visit medical and university sites following the meeting to observe clinical, teaching, and research activities in the United States and Canada. Since 2008, SVS has hosted 22 scholars from all over the world, including countries such Australia, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ireland, Latvia, Peru, Russia, Thailand, and Turkey. The scholarship program is funded in part by the Haimovici Endowment. The four scholarships provide each scholar with an opportunity to participate in the 2014 Vascular Annual Meeting, June 5-7, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
SVS International Chapters
SVS has international chapters in Brazil, Columbia, Egypt, Hungary, and India.
Brazilian Chapter
President: Calógero Presti
Vice-President: Fausto Miranda Jr.
General Secretary: Carlos Eduardo Virgini
Columbian Chapter
President: Rafael Garrido-Solano
Vice-President: Ignacio Ucros-Diaz
Secretary: Daniel Imbaburu-Lizarralde
Secretary Substitute: Alejandro Molina-Hernandez
Medical Auditor: Diego Fajardo-Saavedra
Egyptian Chapter
President: Ashraf M. Hidayet
President Elect: Hassan Soliman
Vice President: Saeed Al Mallah
Secretary General: Ahmed A. Taha
German Speaking Chapter
President: Gustav Fraedrich
Vice-President: Eike Sebastian Debus
Secretary: Lorenz Guerke
Hungarian Chapter (Emerick D. Szilágyi Society)
President: Csaba Dzsinics
Secretary: Lajos Matyas
Treasurer: István Mogan
India Chapter
President: Kumud Rai
Italian Chapter
President: Carlo Setacci
Vice-President: Piergiorgio Settembrini
Secretary: Piergiorgio Cao
Polish Chapter
President: Tomasz Zubilewicz
Secretary: Stanisław Przywara
How to Develop a SVS Chapter
- There must be 15 SVS members in the country or region
- Proposed bylaws and officers must be developed
- Chapter status must be requested from SVS
Global Benefits of Becoming a Chapter
- Closer ties among vascular specialists worldwide will benefit the specialty by providing a global perspective
- Provides an opportunity for international societies to affiliate with the premier vascular society in North America
- Access to a Speakers Bureau for international meetings
- Opportunity to participate in an international paper forum at the Vascular Annual Meeting
International Relations Committee
The SVS International Relations Committee initiates and oversees SVS international activities.
Updated June 2013