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The Next Generation of Vascular Innovators

The VESS Mission is to improve the quality and safety of vascular & endovascular surgical procedures and general vascular are through education, scholarship, advocacy and leadership.

The VESS Mission

The Next Generation of Vascular Innovators

The VESS Mission is to improve the quality and safety of vascular & endovascular surgical procedures and general vascular are through education, scholarship, advocacy and leadership.

Research Fellowship

Call for Applications

The VESS Research Fellowship is a 2-year, VESS-sponsored program in which the trainee will work with the VESS Research Consortium and a local mentor to develop a research question with multiple objectives. The 2025-2027 focus falls within the topic of peripheral arterial disease.

Deadline to Apply: April 1, 2025

President’s Message

Ravi Rajani, MD
Emory University

VESS is proud to announce the 2025-2026 President, Dr. Ravi Rajani.

VESS Meetings & Events

Annual Spring Meeting

(in conjunction with VAM)
June 4, 2025
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, LA



Annual Winter Meeting

50th Annual Winter Meeting
February 5-8, 2026
Everline Resort, Olympic Valley, CA


Member Spotlight

Who are we, you ask? Each month VESS will introduce you to one of our Active Members.

This month’s spotlight member is Dr. Matthew Blecha, member since 2022.

Matthew Blecha, MD, FACS, RPVI
Loyola University Health System, Maywood, IL

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Presentations during the VESS Annual Winter Meeting are submitted for consideration in the Annals of Vascular Surgery.

Presentations during the VESS Spring Meeting are submitted for consideration in the Journal of Vascular Surgery.