World Federation Of Vascular Societies Meeting Media Alert

CHICAGO (May 09, 2008) —

What: 2nd Annual World Federation of Vascular Societies Meeting

Presentations include reports on vascular procedures practiced around the world.
International panel will discuss: Education in Vascular Surgery: Critical Issues Around the Globe.
Meeting schedule details available online.

When: June 5, 2008, 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Prior to the Vascular Annual Meeting

Why: The World Federation of Vascular Societies provides a forum for the international exchange of scientific, educational, and political issues related to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of vascular diseases.

Who: 150 vascular surgeons are expected to attend. Attendees include vascular surgeons from Australia, Brazil, Belgium,Chili, China, France, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South America, South Korea, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States.

Where:
San Diego Convention Center
111 Harbor Drive
San Diego, Calif.

Registration: Media attends at no charge
Contact Jill Goodwin
Director of Communications, Society for Vascular Surgery
Phone: 800-258-7188 or 312-334-2308
E-mail: jgoodwin@vascularsociety.org

View the complete agenda for the World Federation of Vascular Societies Meeting.

About the Society for Vascular Surgery
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) is a not-for-profit medical society that seeks to advance excellence and innovation in vascular health through education, advocacy, research and public awareness. SVS is the national advocate for 2,600 vascular surgeons dedicated to the prevention and cure of vascular disease.

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