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Distinguished Fellow Designation

Eligibility

Distinguished Fellow designation of the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) shall be bestowed upon Active, International, or Senior members who are vascular surgeons and who distinguish themselves in a sustained manner by making substantial contributions in two of three categories: research, service, or education. 

Application Process

• Complete the application form (PDF or Doc)
• Submit detailed curriculum vitae
• Obtain three letters of support from Distinguished Fellows of the Society—one from a sponsor and two from endorsers. Letters from all three Distinguished Fellows shall vouch for the applicant’s character, professional integrity, and standing in the community of vascular surgeons.

The letters of support shall outline the eligibility of the applicant in one or more of the following areas:

a. General criteria

• Contributions must be sustained. 
• There must be broad recognition of excellence and competence.
• Peer-reviewed publications are expected.
• The Committee shall invite independent reviews as it sees fit.

b. Research and Scholarly activities 

• Original basic and/or clinical contributions that advance the field of vascular surgery
• Publications in peer-reviewed, quality journals
• Continued grant support or research awards
• Independent investigation
• Membership on grants review panel or editorial boards
• Invited lectures and visiting professorships

c. Professional service 

• Innovation (technique or concept)
• Exemplary role model
• Leadership positions in regional or other national vascular societies

d. Education

• Evidence of ongoing academic productivity
• Formal evaluation, awards
• Publications on issues dealing with education
• Academic rank will be considered
• Track record of mentoring

Deadline

The deadline for all application materials is February 1st.

Submission

All materials should be mailed to the following address:

Chair of Fellows Council
Society for Vascular Surgery
633 N. St. Clair Street, 24th Floor
Chicago, IL 60611

Election

The Distinguished Fellows Council of the SVS serves as a Selection Committee. Members of the Fellows Council may seek additional information regarding the applicants from individuals who may have first hand knowledge of their qualifications. Applicants who are elected by a majority of the votes of the Fellows present at the Society’s Annual Business Meeting, which is held in June, shall become Distinguished Fellows of the Society.

Recognition

At the next annual meeting of the Fellows, the new Distinguished Fellows are introduced and given their certificates, which are signed by the President of the Society and the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Distinguished Fellows Council. When the new Fellows are introduced, their sponsors briefly describe their accomplishments. Distinguished Fellows are also recognized in the Society’s newsletter, The Vascular Surgeon. 

Printable Documents

Criteria:	PDF
Application:	PDF	Doc