Society for Vascular Medicine (SVM)

The Society for Vascular Medicine is a professional organization that was founded in 1989 to foster a broad mission. The goals of the Society are to improve the integration of vascular biological advances into medical practice, and to maintain high standards of clinical vascular medicine.

The Society is distinguished by its emphasis on clinical approaches to vascular disorders. Optimal vascular care is best accomplished by the collegial interaction of a community of vascular professionals, including individuals with expertise in vascular medicine, vascular surgery, interventional radiology, vascular nursing, vascular technology, and other disciplines.

Mission:
The mission of the Society for Vascular Medicine is to promote and advance the discipline of vascular medicine and the care of patients with vascular disease by:
• Establishing standards for post-graduate training and stimulating the formation of vascular medicine training programs.
• Developing educational activities including continuing medical education programs for trainees and health care providers.
• Fostering research in vascular medicine and biology.
• Promoting interdisciplinary clinical excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease through the creation of care standards and by engaging in quality improvement activities.
• Serving an advisory role to educational institutions, government agencies, and other health care organizations.