Society for Vascular Medicine

“The society has delegated management services to veritas association management, inc.”

“The society has members who are categorized as associates, vascular care team, advanced practitioner, doctorate, and fellow.”

“Voting members, which include advanced practitioners, doctorates and fellows, have the right to elect members of the governing body and approve their decision. Nominations for president-elect, secretary, treasurer and trustees-at-large of the society shall be made annually by the nominating committee. Nominations must be approved by the fellows of the society at the annual meeting.”

“Any by-law amendments are approved by the board and presented to the membership for approval.”

“The form 990 is reviewed by the management company's accountant and the managing director. It is then sent to the governing body for review. The tax return is then submitted to the irs.”

“All society officers, trustees, committee chairs, committee members and other volunteers are required to disclose any actual or potential financial or non-financial interest with a value of 10,000 or more which he or she may have in any matter pending before the society that could be construed as resulting in a conflict of interest. Specific procedures for addressing the society's conflict of interest policies are documented in detail and provided to each of the persons mentioned above.”

“Documents are made available upon request.”

“The purpose of the society is to support the field of vascular medicine and biology and to maintain the highest standards of practice, research, education, and exchange of scientific information. A regular meeting, which sponsors education and science programs, shall be held annually to promote its purpose. The society's mission is to mobilize the vascular community through education, research and standards to improve patient care.”

“The society provides benefits to members to include access to scientific programs and networking opportunities with experts in the field. The society collaborates with outside entities on the content and delivery of educational materials. The materials are available to society members and vascular medicine professionals and may serve as a standard knowledge base for the extended medical community.”