October 2007 | Vol. 25, No. 10

SVU Speakers Bureau Launched

The Society for Vascular Ultrasound has announced the launch of its new Speakers Bureau. The Speakers Bureau Guidelines on the objectives of the SVU Speakers Bureau, how to participate in it as a speaker, and how to select a speaker for a speaking opportunity are available on the SVU website at www.svunet.org (under “About SVU”). By facilitating contacts with experienced speakers in the vascular ultrasound profession, SVU is offering a significant and positive contribution to interdisciplinary practices. Members of the SVU Speakers Bureau are articulate, confident, and experienced speakers according to their peers in theory and/or clinical practice on specified vascular ultrasound topics.

Once an organization selects a speaker from SVU’s Speakers Bureau, all speaking details are negotiated solely between the inviting organization and the requested speaker, including travel expenses and any honorarium. SVU is not involved in these negotiations.

The SVU Speakers Bureau currently includes 12 SVU members who have met the requirements of the Speakers Bureau and who are available to discuss various vascular ultrasound topics. Details on the speaker, including their credentials, preferred speaking topics, and phone and email contact information are on the Speakers Bureau page on the SVU website. It is anticipated that additional speakers will be added to the SVU Speakers Bureau from time to time.

Vascular ultrasound technologists and physicians interested in joining the SVU Speakers Bureau should contact SVU Executive Director Steve Haracznak at steveh@svunet.org.