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Candidate Membership

Candidate membership may be granted to physicians who are currently enrolled or accepted into accredited vascular surgery residency training programs in the United States and Canada. The term of Candidate Members is limited to a maximum of one year after completion of their vascular residency program or subsequent continuous academic or clinical training, after which they are automatically eligible for Active Membership.

A letter from the Program Director of the approved vascular residency program stating that the applicant has been accepted into the residency program, or is currently a resident in vascular surgery, must accompany the application.

• Candidate Members receive a complimentary meeting registration for the Vascular Annual Meeting, which is held in June, and are invited to attend the annual Members Reception. However, members are responsible for their own transportation and lodging expenses.
• Candidate Members will receive regular correspondence from the Society, including the quarterly newsletter, the Vascular Surgeon. Candidate Membership also includes a subscription to the Journal of Vascular Surgery.
• Candidate Members may not attend the Annual Business Meeting and do not have voting privileges.

Please visit the Residents and Fellows page of VascularWeb for more information about services geared to the needs of Candidate Members.

Admission to Candidate Membership is through administrative action by the Secretary of the Society.

Candidate Members are approved throughout the year. There is no application fee for Candidate Members. Annual membership dues invoices are sent in October.

How to Apply

Complete the online application for candidate membership OR  download the candidate membership application  (.doc).  A letter from the program director of an approved vascular residency program stating that the applicant has been accepted into the residency program or is currently a resident in vascular surgery must accompany the application. There is no application deadline for Candidate Members; applications are reviewed throughout the year. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance within six to eight weeks after the completed application is received.