Abstract
As the Society for Vascular Medicine continues to grow and develop, it relies more and more on the work of talented members through the Society’s many committees. Committee service is a great way to contribute to the community of vascular medicine – there are many benefits:
It can expand your circle of influence.
You can develop and enhance personal communications and leadership skills.
It gives you a sense of belonging and ownership of where the Society is heading.
It can broaden your perspective on the field.
It can broaden your network of peers.
It can give you access to mentors and help you identify protégés.
Committee appointments are made by the President and are usually 3 years in duration. Appointments are made with these important considerations in mind:
A balanced geographic distribution.
A balanced representation of practice areas.
Inclusion of both younger and more mature practitioners.
Representation of a variety of experience levels.
Diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, etc.
Volunteer leadership is important to the continued success of the Society for Vascular Medicine. Watch for additional information on committee activities.
SVM committee descriptions
Audit and Finance Committee
Purpose: To maintain oversight of the Society’s income and expenses and plan and implement internal and external audits of financial information.
Bylaws, Policies and Procedures Committee
Purpose: To review the Society’s bylaws and policies and procedures manual.
Communications Committee
Purpose: To synthesize medical information received by the Society for review. It will assist the President and the SVM Board in communicating this position to our membership, as well as to other professional and lay audiences.
Education Committee
Purpose: To develop and guide the educational programming of the Society. Subcommittees are Maintenance of Certification/Enduring Materials, Vascular Education Day and Webinar.
Fellows Course Committee
Purpose: To select the program and faculty for the Fellows Course, designed to highlight vascular medicine for interventionists, surgeons and vascular medicine specialists.
Industry Committee
Purpose: To develop collaborative, funded relationships between the Society and industry.
Intersocietal Relationships Committee
Purpose: To provide SVM oversight and coordination of collaborative efforts with other societies and organizations.
Membership Committee
Purpose: To develop, plan and implement strategies and programs to encourage membership in SVM and advise the Board on member needs and benefits.
Nominating Committee
Purpose: To recommend to the Board of Trustees candidates to be nominated for officers, trustees-at-large and candidates to be appointed to the nominating committee.
Publications Committee
Purpose: To coordinate the publishing activities of the Society. It will assist the President and the SVM Board in developing Society communications in the journal Vascular Medicine; construct a policy for developing scientific statements, including guidelines from the Society, and oversee the process for writing and disseminating scientific statements.
Scientific Program Committee
Purpose: To select the program and the moderators for the annual scientific sessions, conduct other business connected with the program and make recommendations to the Board of Trustees regarding the educational initiatives of the Society.
Subspecialty Status Committee
Purpose: To direct the efforts of SVM in promoting vascular medicine as a specialty in the field of medicine.
Training Programs Committee
Purpose: To encourage and support training in vascular medicine – facilitating the development and growth of fellowship training programs and other training initiatives.
Website Committee
Purpose: To provide content and oversee that the appropriate infrastructure for SVM operations and activities is in place on the website.
Partnerships
The Fall Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC) will once again offer clinical sessions and host an exhibition of products and services for wound care professionals. The SAWC is committed to providing the highest level of clinical education and information to physicians, podiatrists, nurses, physical therapists and allied health professionals dedicated to the advancement of wound care and healing. SVM is serving as a co-sponsor of sessions at the Fall meeting, covering venous disease. Alan Hirsch, MD, MSVM and Emile Mohler, MD, FSVM will be serving as SVM coordinators.
26–28 September 2015
Caesar’s Palace
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
For The Sixth Year, The Society For Vascular Medicine And Viva Are Collaborating To Present The Comprehensive Review Course (Crc) On Vascular And Endovascular Medicine. This 2-Day Course Is Valuable To Those Who Want A Detailed, Problem-Based Intensive Review Course Including Both Vascular And Endovascular Components. This Course Is Also Designed To Prepare Physicians Planning For The American Board Of Vascular Medicine (Abvm) Board Certification Examinations. Steve Dean, Do, Fsvm, Is The Svm Course Director.
31 October – 1 November 2015
Wynn Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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