Deadline 
May 1, 2013

Criteria

1. Members shall be drawn from the Western states, provinces and the Pacific Rim. This will be defined as follows: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Alberta, British Columbia and the Pacific Rim.
2. A candidate should have completed a minimum of three (3) years of practice after vascular surgery training before applying for membership.
3. One or more of the following three (3) general criteria should be met by the candidate in order to be considered for membership:

• Excellence in Clinical Care - this can be reflected by letters from colleagues and collaborators, regional reputation, years in practice, peer-recognition awards (Chief of Staff, senior surgeon in group, HMO recognition award), service on peer-review organizations, case-lists and outcomes, community involvement or participation in clinical trials.
  
• Contribution to Vascular Science - this can be reflected by peer-review publication, non-profit or federal grant support, invited lectures, professorships, faculty appointments, invited publications, participation in clinical trials, device development, active participation in local/regional vascular societies, or serving on hospital committees.
  
• Contributions to Vascular Education - this can be reflected by teaching responsibilities at a vascular or general surgery training program, teaching responsibilities, hospital grand rounds, seminars, proctorship of new vascular procedures or other lectureships.
  
  Adopted 9/20/03 (Amended 9/2009)