SVS Membership

Provided by the
Society for Vascular Surgery®

Associate Membership

How to Apply

Complete the online application for associate membership and submit with a non-refundable application fee of $100 by March 1, 2010. If you have any questions or cannot complete the online application, please call 800-258-7188 or email membership@vascularsociety.org.

Decisions are made at the Vascular Annual Business Meeting, held at the 2010 Vascular Annual Meeting, June 10-13. Applicants are notified of their application status by July 1, 2010.

Eligibility

Associate Membership is available to non-surgeon physicians who have a demonstrated active interest in the field of vascular disease. For this category, the following criteria will be considered in evaluating applicants: 

  • Certification in the applicant’s own specialty
  • Letters of support from SVS members
  • Clinical contributions to vascular practice
  • Contributions to vascular education
  • Contributions to vascular research
  • Participation in national societies in the applicant’s chosen specialty

Application Process

A prospective applicant for Associate Membership must complete an application form that will be provided by the Secretary, and submit it at least four (4) months prior to the annual business meeting of the Society.  Two letters of support from SVS members are required for the application to be complete.

Election to Membership

If the application for Associate Membership is approved by the Membership Committee and by the Board of Directors, the name of the applicant will be presented to the Society at a regularly convened annual business meeting of the Membership for final action. A majority vote of those members present and voting will be required for election to membership. Any applicant who fails to be approved by the Membership Committee and/or Board of Directors, or fails to be elected by the membership, may reapply.

Questions?
Email: membership@vascularsociety.org         
Phone: 800-258-7188

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