The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Foundation has selected Olamide Alabi, MD, to receive the Vascular Care for the Underserved (VC4U) Project Grant for her project, “Implementation of a Data-Guided 'Circulation Health' Community-Outreach Initiative: Reaching People Where They Are.”
The upcoming Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM), held on June 4-7 in New Orleans, will see Jason T. Lee, MD, and Claudie Sheahan, MD, at the forefront of its educational programming. Both have stepped into pivotal roles, with Lee serving as VAM program chair and Sheahan taking on the position of postgraduate education committee (PGEC) chair following the conclusion of last year’s conference.
As the daughter of a cardiac surgeon and a drug and rehabilitation nurse, Dr. Kendal Endicott is well-acquainted with the hard work and determination required in the medical field.
The Vascular Surgery MVP Feedback from the CMS public comment period has been posted to the CMS website. The SVS is very grateful for all the feedback that was given. After reviewing the MVP candidates, the feedback for the Vascular Surgery MVP was consistent with other MVP candidates and issues previously identified by CMS.
Most people are uncertain about their future when considering what career they want to explore, as it was for Dr. Audra Duncan, who originally planned a career in pediatrics.
"The Adventures of a Middle-Aged Woman in Vascular Surgery" might sound like the title of a personal memoir, but Dr. Britt H. Tonnessen, FACS, uses it as her introduction on social media to succinctly summarize her life.
Kofi B. Quaye, MD, was influenced by medicine from a young age due to his family's background. His parents emigrated from Ghana to the United States (U.S.) in their late twenties, bringing a strong commitment to education and healthcare.
Xzabia A. Caliste, MD, believes that one of the most impactful qualities a person can possess is a deep understanding of oneself and an awareness of how one’s background shapes their influence in the world. Her identity as a Caribbean-American woman reflects a blend of her family’s history. It provides her with a unique perspective on the world around her, a perspective that contributes to her positive outlook on life.
Kakra Hughes, MD PhD, is an academic at heart, taking a practical approach to both his life and work, regardless of the starting point. For Hughes, it is never too late to embark on a new journey and explore new possibilities.
For Dr. Sira Duson, MD, MBA, FACS, Black History Month is a time for self-reflection on the African American community's struggles throughout history.