Chapter News

Greater Boston Vascular Technologists (GBVT)

Greater Boston Vascular Technologists (GBVT) and the MGH Vascular Diagnostic Laboratory co-hosted a conference at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on November 14, 2007. Over 60 attendees were present from Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, and Rhode Island. Featured speakers were: Michael Jaff, DO, RPVI, and Javier Romero, MD from MGH and Joseph Polak, MD from Tufts New England Medical Center. Dr. Jaff gave a fascinating lecture on "The Use of the Vascular Laboratory to Assess Cardiovascular Risk.” Dr. Romero's presentation on "Nonatheromatous Carotid Artery Disease" included remarkable case study presentations of unusual carotid findings, followed by Dr. Polak's discussion on "Carotid Plaque Characterization." The reviews for the meeting were all unanimous in stating it was an exceptional opportunity to hear world-class speakers on a local level. It was an outstanding success and we look forward to providing another opportunity like this in spring of 2008. 

GBVT is accepting nominations for open positions of Vice President as well as Secretary. If you would like to nominate someone or nominate yourself, please contact Kathleen Hannon at 617-724-1581 or email: khannon@partners.org

Chapter Information Reporting Requirements

As a reminder, the 2008 SVU chapter dues invoices recently have been sent to the contacts on file for each of the SVU Affiliated Chapters. Each year the chapters are required to update their membership information for 2008, including the current officer (contact) information as well as the names and address of all of their members.

SVU-CME Program Application Now Available as an Online Fillable Document

SVU is pleased to announce the application form for SVU-CME Credit Hours is now available on the SVU website as a fillable interactive form that can be completed online and sent as an electronic document to SVU by email, which will make the review of each program application much easier for the CME Subcommittee. Program directors will no longer need to complete the program application and fax or mail it to SVU. Details are available on the SVU CME website page at http://www.svunet.org/CME/CME_Main.html. Remember, all CME program applications and supporting documents must be received at the SVU national office no later than two weeks before the actual program date. Any SVU-CME program applications received later than that will not be accepted or processed. Thank you.