Partner Spotlight: Society for Vascular Surgery

2003 marked the historic merger of the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) and the American Association for Vascular Surgery (AAVS), both long-standing VDF partners. With a proud heritage of over fifty years, the new SVS now represents the largest organization of dedicated vascular specialists in this country. The majority of members are vascular surgeons, but the SVS also includes other medical specialists dedicated to excellence and innovation in vascular care. The mission of the SVS is to improve diagnosis and management of patients with vascular disease, to promote clinical and basic science research in vascular disease, and to provide education about all major vascular disorders to health care professionals at every level. One of the key initiatives of the SVS for 2004 has been to increase public awareness of vascular health and the important role of vascular specialists in comprehensive vascular care. The VDF is proud to have the SVS as one of our societal sponsors and to have their representatives, Dr. William Flinn and Dr. Peter Gloviczki, serve on the Vascular Disease FoundationŐs Board of Directors.