Events of interest
Article Outline
- 23rd Annual Smithwick Symposium: Recent Advances in Management of Peripheral Arterial Disease November 7, 2008
- CME Credit Available to JVS Readers
- 2009 Vascular Annual Meeting Abstract Submission Deadline, January 5, 2009
- Lifeline Resident Research Prize Deadline, January 5, 2009
- The International Symposium on Endovascular Therapy, January 18-22, 2009
- E. J. Wylie Memorial Traveling Fellowship Award Deadline, February 16, 2009
- Society for Vascular Surgery Lifetime Achievement Award Deadline, March 1, 2009
- Society for Vascular Surgery Medal for Innovation in Vascular Surgery Award Deadline, March 1, 2009
- Society for Vascular Surgery International Scholars Program, March 2, 2009
- Women's Leadership Training Award Deadline, March 2, 2009
- Lifeline Student Research Fellowship Award Deadline, March 17, 2009
- Save the Date! 2009 Vascular Annual Meeting, June 11-14, 2009
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23rd Annual Smithwick Symposium: Recent Advances in Management of Peripheral Arterial Disease November 7, 2008
This symposium will be held at Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Mass. It is of interest to vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists and interventional cardiologists; nurses and nurse practioners. This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Please visit www.bu.edu/cme or call 800-688-2475 for more information.
CME Credit Available to JVS Readers
Two Category 1 Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credits can be obtained by successfully answering questions about four articles from each issue of the Journal of Vascular Surgery. These articles are selected by the Editors because they contain information relevant to vascular surgery practice, and questions are supplied by the authors that can be answered after reading the articles. Access to the CME questions is free and open to the public. After successfully answering the questions, Journal subscribers can print a CME certificate at no cost. For non-subscribers, there is a $10 fee per examination to receive a certificate of completion. CME accreditation is provided by the Society for Vascular Surgery. To access the CME questions, or for more information, visit www.VascularWeb.org.
2009 Vascular Annual Meeting Abstract Submission Deadline, January 5, 2009
All abstracts must be submitted electronically via the official submission web site, accessible from the Vascular Annual Meeting page at www.VascularWeb.org. Paper abstract submissions will not be accepted.
Lifeline Resident Research Prize Deadline, January 5, 2009
Residents submitting a research abstract may choose to be considered for the Lifeline Resident Research Prize, sponsored by the American Vascular Association. The prize consists of a $5,000 award and one-year complimentary subscription to the Journal of Vascular Surgery (JVS). The prize-winning work is presented at the Vascular Annual Meeting and is considered for publication in the JVS. All abstracts must be submitted electronically via the official submission web site, accessible from the Vascular Annual Meeting page at www.VascularWeb.org
The International Symposium on Endovascular Therapy, January 18-22, 2009
This conference, held in Hollywood, Fla, at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa, brings together industry leaders and experts to deliver cutting-edge interventional education to meet the needs of physicians who recognize the challenges that lie ahead and actively seek the knowledge to meet those challenges. For more information and to register, visit http://www.ISET.org.
E. J. Wylie Memorial Traveling Fellowship Award Deadline, February 16, 2009
The E. J. Wylie Memorial Traveling Fellowship provides the recipient with the opportunity to visit a number of excellent vascular surgery centers in the United States and abroad. Though brief, these visits stimulate academic inspiration, promote international exchange, and foster development of fraternal fellowship in vascular surgery. The E. J. Wylie Memorial Traveling Fellowship of the Lifeline Programs of the American Vascular Association will pay up to $12,000 for expenses of travel, research and clerical help. This award is not intended to support specific research interests but rather to assist the fellow in a unique opportunity for travel and professional exchange within established vascular centers in this country and abroad. For more information, visit www.VascularWeb.org in the Awards/Scholarships section.
Society for Vascular Surgery Lifetime Achievement Award Deadline, March 1, 2009
The Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honor that the Society bestows on one of its members. Selection for this honor recognizes an individual's outstanding and sustained contributions both to the profession and to the Society, as well as exemplary professional practice and leadership. Candidates for the Lifetime Achievement Award should be individuals who have exhibited outstanding leadership within the specialty as outlined below and who possess exceptional personal integrity and highest standards. For more information, visit www.VascularWeb.org in the Awards/Scholarships section.
Society for Vascular Surgery Medal for Innovation in Vascular Surgery Award Deadline, March 1, 2009
Candidates for the Medal for Innovation in Vascular Surgery must be individuals whose contribution has had a transforming impact on the practice or science of vascular surgery. Eligibility for the award is open to professionals in the specialty of vascular surgery, vascular medicine or vascular research. This includes vascular surgeons, other medical and surgical professionals and non-surgeons involved in vascular research or clinical vascular care. Candidate does not need to be a member of the Society. An individual may be nominated on a singular innovation or a body of work. If two or more individuals have contributed to the advance, the award will be made to both individuals. For more information, visit www.VascularWeb.org in the Awards/Scholarships section.
Society for Vascular Surgery International Scholars Program, March 2, 2009
The International Scholars Program provides scholarships to qualified young vascular surgeons from countries other than the United States or Canada. Three scholarships in the amount of $7,000 each provide the scholars with an opportunity to participate in the Vascular Annual Meeting and to visit clinical, teaching and research activities in North America. For more information, visit www.VascularWeb.org in the Awards/Scholarships section.
Women's Leadership Training Award Deadline, March 2, 2009
W. L. Gore, Inc. has generously provided the Society for Vascular Surgery with a grant of $10,000 for leadership training for women vascular surgeons that are under the age of 45 and have been in practice a minimum of three years and a maximum of 10. Examples of leadership training opportunities include personal leadership coaching, traveling to meet women leaders, or specific training programs. The award will be presented at the Vascular Annual Meeting in June 2009. For more information, visit www.VascularWeb.org in the Awards/Scholarships section.
Lifeline Student Research Fellowship Award Deadline, March 17, 2009
The Lifeline Student Research Fellowship, established by the American Vascular Association, stimulates laboratory and clinical vascular research by undergraduate college students and medical school students registered at North American Universities. Each award will consist of a $3,000 student stipend and a two year complimentary subscription to the Journal of Vascular Surgery. The American Vascular Association will grant a maximum of 10 awards per year. For more information, visit www.VascularWeb.org in the Awards/Scholarships section.
Save the Date! 2009 Vascular Annual Meeting, June 11-14, 2009
The 63rd Annual Meeting of the Society for Vascular Surgery is the premier annual meeting for vascular healthcare professionals. The meeting will be held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colo. 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. For more information, visit www.VascularWeb.org in the Meetings section.
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