We’re excited to introduce the incredible candidates for vice president and secretary in the 2025 SVS election! Stay tuned—we’ll be sharing more about each nominee and their goals if elected, so you’ll be ready when voting opens May 15.

The ABS is pleased to announce that it has selected the Firefly Foundation to develop the technology platform for the assessment of trainees in specialty surgical training programs as part of its EPA project - ow.ly/7CxR50VLveg

Congratulations ⁦Brigitte K. Smith, MD, MHPE⁩ the ⁦Association for Surgical Education⁩ Mid Career Educator Award! So well deserved! On Wisconsin! ⁦UW-Madison Department of Surgery⁩

The 2025 SVS Election opens THIS Thursday! This week, we’re featuring videos from each of our candidates. First up, hear from Dr. Andres Schanzer on his vision for SVS if elected Vice President. This afternoon, learn about Dr. William Shutze. Learn more: vascular.org/about/governan…

The 2025 SVS Election opens in 2 days! Today & tomorrow, we’re sharing videos from all four Secretary candidates. First, hear from Dr. Rabih Chaer on what he hopes to accomplish if elected. Learn more about all candidates and the 2025 election process: vascular.org/about/governan…

The 2025 SVS Election is now open! All early active, active & senior members are encouraged to cast their vote before June 5 at 2 p.m. CT. Make your voice heard & shape the future of SVS! ✅ Vote now: online.vascular.org/svsssa/censsar… ℹ️ Learn more: vascular.org/about/governan…

As a co-sponsor for the ABMS #VisitingScholarsProgram 2025-2026 cohort, the ABS encourages early-career surgeons to apply for one of the available grants to advance their research efforts! Applications must be submitted by Jun. 23: ow.ly/an6M50W0gAx

Silva Arslanian UPMC provides data for impact of medical therapy on prevention of #MACE in patients with diabetes at Semmelweis Symposium

Joseph L. Mills MD UPMC CSVS Society for Vascular Surgery UPMC Vascular Surgery BCM_Surgery Gustavo Oderich GermanVasc@CA_Behrendt Maarit Venermo Martin Björck Alan Lumsden, MD, CV Chairman/Director It was real honor to have Prof. Silva Arslanian teach vascular surgeons on the benefits of GLP1 receptor agonists in cardiovascular disease

🗳️ New #AudibleBleeding episode! Hosts Sasank Kalipatnapu & Falen Demsas sit down with SVS Secretary candidates Drs. rchaer, Michael S. Conte, MD, Shalhub & Sheahan III to learn more ahead of the election. A little longer but worth the listen! 🎧 Listen here: audiblebleeding.com/svscandidates/

🚨 Only 3 days left to vote in the SVS Election! Tune in to the latest Audible Bleeding episode to meet the SVS Secretary candidates, then make your voice heard. Every vote matters—cast yours today 👉 vascular.org/about/governan…

The ABS Council gathered in Philadelphia this week for our semi-annual meeting. Thank you to all of our councilors for a very productive meeting, and a special thank you to our outgoing councilors for everything that you’ve contributed throughout your terms!

There is just one week left to apply for the ABMS Visiting Scholars Program and be eligible to earn $15,000 to support the direct costs of research and travel expenses associated with program participation. To learn more: bit.ly/3GYmLit

There are just a few days left to apply for the ABMS Visiting Scholars Program and be eligible to earn $15,000 to support the direct costs of research and travel expenses associated with program participation. To learn more: bit.ly/3GYmLit

Kicking off the year with good food and great company! 🍔🔥 Huge thanks to our chairman for hosting another successful BBQ to welcome the new surgery residents. Here’s to a year of growth, grit, and grafts! #StonyBrookVascular #VascularSurgery #SurgicalFamily

Our very own Vascular #NursePractitioner, Kristan Probeck, has been named Nurse Practitioner of the Year by the Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island. Congrats, Kristan! Well deserved 👏

Our PD, Dr. Angela Kokkosis, continues to inspire not only her patients but all of us. Hearing this kind of appreciation from a patient says it all — and we feel the same way. We are incredibly fortunate to learn from someone so dedicated, compassionate, and truly one of a kind.

Congrats to Dr. Mitchell Dyer! Dr. Dyer recently received the 2025 Vascular SVS Foundation/American College of Surgeons Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award! 👏 #LeadingTheWay

Stony Brook representing at the WL Gore Fellows Case Presentation in NYC— PGY-3 Dr. Koustas shared a great case joined by our fellow Dr. Katuwal and division chief Dr. Chaer ! #stonybrookvascular

Save the date: Aortic Dissection and Aneurysm Awareness day 10.8.2025. Join us for this one of a kind partnership between Stonybrook Aortic Center and ThinkAorta.