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SVS Women and Diversity Leadership Retreat, October 22-24, 2009

The SVS Women’s Issues Committee presents its second SVS Women and Diversity Leadership Retreat, October 22-24, 2009 at the Viking Hotel in Newport, Rhode Island. The Retreat is designed for attendees to expand their knowledge of current trends affecting diversity issues within the vascular surgery specialty, acquire a better understanding of the personal and professional pitfalls in addressing diversity issues; and create a plan to identify personal priorities and long-term career choices to advance the position of women vascular surgeons and surgeons with diverse backgrounds and the health care of those patients. Attendance is open to all SVS members. Learn more.

2010 SVS Membership Dues

Emails were sent out to all SVS members encouraging payment of dues for 2010. Dues payments can be made online or by check. Checks can be mailed to Society for Vascular Surgery, 38678 Eagle Way, Chicago, IL 60678-1386. An invoice needs to be included with the check. Questions can be directed to membership@vascularsociety.org.

SVS Research Initiatives in Vascular Disease Conference, April 7, 2010

Held at the San Francisco Hilton, this one-day conference is designed to encourage interaction between vascular surgeon investigators and scientists from other vascular biology-related disciplines. A particular objective is to stimulate interest in research among trainees who are aspiring academic vascular surgeons. The theme of this year's meeting is Research Models of Human Vascular Disease. Learn more.

Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology 2010 Scientific Sessions, April 8-10, 2010

Held at the San Francisco Hilton, this meeting includes diverse disciplines within the arteriosclerosis, thrombosis and vascular biology communities that allow investigators to explore areas of cross-disciplinary interests. A broad representation from many disciplines is expected and young scientists are encouraged to attend. Attendees of the SVS Research Initiatives in Vascular Disease Conference who also wish to attend the American Heart Association's Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology (ATVB) 2010 Scientific Session will receive a $100 discount off ATVB registration. Learn more.

SVS Membership Application Deadline, March 1, 2010

All membership applications (except for vascular surgery residents or fellows applying for candidate membership) need to be submitted by March 1. Questions about the application process can be directed to membership@vascularsociety.org.

Challenges in Vascular Surgery 2010: Coding & Reimbursement for Vascular Surgeons, April 16-17, 2010

Held in Chicago, this program is intended for those who seek to improve and expand their knowledge of accurate coding and reimbursement for vascular surgery. The program will cover important topics such as 2010 coding and reimbursement rule updates, interventional procedures, the global surgical package definition, operative note dictations, component coding, bypass surgery, and evaluation and management (E&M) coding. Learn more.

Save the Date! 2010 Vascular Annual Meeting®, June 10-13, 2010

The 64th Annual Meeting of the Society for Vascular Surgery® is the premier annual meeting for vascular healthcare professionals. The meeting will be held at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston. The agenda will include exciting scientific presentations and breakfast sessions from the work of top vascular surgeons. Rounding out the program are industry supported clinical symposia and an extensive trade exhibition. Learn more.

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