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The Vascular Society of New Jersey is the state's preeminent professional association for vascular surgeons. The objectives of VSNJ are:
- to establish standards of proficiency
in the recognition and care of vascular disease;
- to promote adherence by the membership to these standards;
- to enhance and disseminate education in vascular disease
at the resident, post graduate and lay levels; and
- to encourage research in the etiology and modalities
of treatment of vascular disease.
The active membership consists of Board certified surgeons in the area who are currently practicing vascular surgery. Qualification for admission to the Society is dependent upon training, demonstrated skills, and adherence to ethical and moral standards as exemplified by members of the national vascular societies—International Cardiovascular Society (ICVS) and/or Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS). There are five categories of membership: Active, Senior, Honorary, Candidate and Associate.
VSNJ is front and center on significant legislative and regulatory issues, including licensure of vascular techs, licensure of ambulatory surgery centers, PIP and out of network reimbursement, and health insurance policy. VSNJ has the benefit of strong management and lobbying by the Advocacy and Management Group, led by Beverly Lynch and Lauren Myers. It provides timely monthly information to all members through the VSNJ Monthly Report, and the VSNJ website.
VSNJ also provides outstanding education, with nationally-recognized speakers at the Annual Spring meeting (traditionally in March), and the Fall membership meeting (October/November).
For information on how you can participate in VSNJ, click here for membership. Or click here to participate in the meeting. Exhibitors click here for information on sponsorship opportunities.
Contact Bev or Lauren at VSNJ by calling (609) 392-7553, or email lauren@amg101.com.
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Message from the President
As I begin the year as President of the VSNJ I would like to say hello to all fellow members of our Society, both "new" and "old." Being a member of the Society for the past 17 years puts me in the "old" category, but during that time I have come to appreciate the benefits it has to offer us as individuals and as a group. It is an honor to serve you as President to help continue its mission and traditions.
One of the most treasured traditions is, of course, the Annual Meeting, and as many of you can attest - our 35th "Spring Meeting" on March 6 was among the best. The expanded program was well received and the selection of topics and speakers was exceptional and a great learning experience. Congratulations to both Saum Rahimi and Combiz Rezayat for their organizational skills in putting together a great meeting. And we should not forget our industry sponsors. Please check out the list on the VSNJ.org website and remember to thank them for their support when they cross your paths: their help makes our educational programs a success.
As all presidents must do, I am starting the year by organizing our priorities, goals and activities for the next 12 months. One of the most important of these is the work being done by Past-President Dr. Steve Curtiss, who continues to communicate with State authorities to develop recognition and acceptance of the procedures many vascular surgeons perform in their offices. This has been a difficult and ongoing challenge, and I have pledged my help to Steve in the upcoming year. Another ongoing project is the improvement of the website. Our goal is to increase its value as a resource for the membership. We will also be exploring the effects of the ACA on vascular surgeons and healthcare delivery in general in our State and hope to provide our members with timely information on this as we together learn more about the changes we face on the horizon.
We are already in the planning stages not only for the Fall Dinner Meeting (October 17), but for the 2014 Spring Meeting (March 12) as well. Please mark your calendars! It certainly will be a tall order to live up to the accomplishments of recent meetings, but our new Program Chairmen are up to the challenge. So, I will close with a request that all VSNJ members feel free to contact me or the other Board Members with your ideas and concerns so that we can work together to make our Society better. We are anxious to hear from you!
Kurt R. Wengerter, MD, President
April, 2013
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Important News
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The Vascular Society of New Jersey wishes to thank the following companies for their sponsorship of the 35th Annual Scientific Meeting held March 6, 2013 at Nanina’s In The Park, Belleville, NJ:
Endologix
Medtronic
Rinko Orthopedic Inc.
The Vascular Society of New Jersey wishes to thank the following companies for their sponsorship of the Annual Fall Meeting held November 12, 2012 at Highlawn Pavilion, West Orange, NJ:
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