The practice of vascular surgery has changed dramatically since the San Antonio Vascular Surgical Society first started in the late 1970’s.  What began as a local chapter of academic, military and private practice surgeons that were dedicated to the advancement of vascular surgery has now expanded to a state wide network of vascular surgeons practicing the most cutting edge of today’s complex therapies.  Although our scope of practice and our geography have greatly expanded over the last 30 years, our society has been able to maintain its high standards and small town feel.  Our once yearly academic program includes case reviews, clinical updates and a tradition of outstanding resident research presentations and awards.

Our list of distinguished speakers is great, and this year it will expand with the invited speaker Dr. John Eidt.  His is professor of surgery and radiology, and division director of the College of Medicine’s Division of Vascular Surgery at the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences.  His keynote speech at the Southern Vascular was spectacular and inspired me about teaching.  I know that it will be outstanding.

Our meeting will be on Friday November 2, 2012 at the Westin La Cantera Resort in San Antonio.  We look forward to your attendance and hopefully participation with case presentations or scientific research.  We will send out a call for abstracts in the early summer and look forward to receiving them.

I look forward to seeing you in San Antonio in November!