SOUTHERN VASCULAR ROUND-UP

FROM THE COVER: PRESIDENT REVEALS UPCOMING CHANGE TO SOCIETY SEAL

patients without obtaining their consent for medical research. While accepted then, it would be considered inappropriate today. In our efforts to improve our Society, we turn our eyes to the future.”

Jordan said the Society leadership is focused on exploring ways in which SAVS can meet the needs of the current and future generations of vascular surgeons.

“As a sign of this commitment,” he said, “your Executive Council voted to redesign our Society’s seal, create a new seal that will exhibit the standards of our professional society, and remains true to our mission of promoting the art and science of vascular surgery and providing comprehensive vascular care.” SAVS members are being asked to participate in the redesign: “Submit your ideas and be creative,” Jordan added. Bryan Kay