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Dear colleagues,

I am excited to share with you the details of the Frank J. Veith International Society's global competition for vascular specialists. This competition has become a tradition in our field and is widely recognized as one of the most prestigious awards in vascular surgery and endovascular therapies.

I urge you to participate in this unique opportunity for knowledge-sharing and professional development. The competition offers a platform for showcasing innovative research and techniques and connecting with leading experts in the field.

As a society dedicated to advancing the practice and knowledge in vascular surgery and endovascular therapies, this competition aligns perfectly with our mission. By participating, we demonstrate our commitment to excellence and leadership in the field.

I invite you to join us in this exciting endeavor and showcase your expertise and vision in vascular surgery and endovascular therapies. Let's continue to push the boundaries of what is possible and make a lasting impact on our field.

Best regards,

Enrico Ascher, MD, Executive Director

To create a forum to incentivize innovation and creativity in vascular surgery. A new open or endovascular procedure, a new device for vascular surgery or intervention, a significant improvement on an existing vascular device, a new or improved pharmaceutical product or to improve or cure vascular diseases, or any advance in artificial intelligence as it relates to the diagnosis or treatment of vascular disease are examples of subjects that the Committee is expecting.

Submit Your Abstract As Follows

From Wednesday, June 5th, 2024 to Wednesday August 21st, 2024 by 5 P.M. Eastern Time

All abstracts should be submitted to easchermd@gmail.com and should include:

1. Title
2. Authorship and Institution (if applicable)
3. Introduction, Material and Methods, Results and Conclusions sections.
4. Should not exceed 300 words (excluding title, authorship, and institution)
5. A limit of 4 images/illustrations is acceptable.

Award: The winner will be awarded a check of $2,000.00 and a Certificate Issued by the Society

Announcement of the Winners & Requirements from Winners

The required webinar for the winners will take place on October 4, 2024, from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm EST

1. Participation in the webinar is REQUIRED for the winners of the competition (First Prize and Honorary Mentions).
2. During the webinar, each of the five selected authors will have 6 minutes to present his/her research work.
3. This will be followed by a robust discussion led by a Distinguished faculty.

Each Year, We Select a Distinguished Faculty with Impeccable Academic Reputations to Serve as Judges | They Include:

Peter Gloviczki, MD

Thomas Forbes, MD

Caitlin W. Hicks, MD

Anil P. Hingorani, MD

Misty D. Humpries, MD

Armando Mansilha, MD

Patrick E. Muck, MD

Alberto Munoz, MD

Jean-Baptiste Ricco, MD

Maarit Venermo, MD, PhD