Events & Annual Meetings
Advancing connection, education, and leadership through curated events for South Asian vascular surgeons
UPCOMING EVENTS
14th South Asian American Vascular Society Annual Meeting
Thursday, June 11 | Sheraton Boston Hotel | Boston, Massachusetts
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! This meeting has traditionally been held in conjunction with the Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM26).
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Brajesh K Lal, MD
Professor of Vascular Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Professor of Neurology, Mayo Clinic
Chief, Vascular Service, Baltimore VA Medical Center
Director, Center for Vascular Research, University of Maryland, www.thecvr.org
Director, NIH Vascular Imaging Core Facility, University of Maryland, www.thevic.org
PI, CREST-2 Registry (C2R), Co-PI, CREST-2
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
6:30 PM | Registration
7:00 PM | Welcome Reception
8:00 PM | Student & Resident Presentations
8:15 PM | Keynote Speaker
8:45 PM | Resident Presentation Competition Awards
8:50 PM | Introduction of SAAVS New President and Council
9:00 PM | Bollywood Dancing
SPONSORSHIP
SAAVS is grateful to our valued industry partners for educational grants and exhibit support of the annual meeting.
We Would Like to Thank Our 2025 Sponsors
PLATINUM SPONSORS
W.L. GORE
GOLD SPONSORS
Advanced Oxygen Therapy Inc
Boston Scientific
SILVER SPONSORS
Abbott
Cook Medical
Medtronic
Penumbra
Shockwave
PAST EVENTS
SAAVS Webinar Series: “Interview Tips & Tricks”
Tuesday, November 4
via Zoom | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (PT)
Preparing your application and planning for your vascular surgery residency interviews? This webinar was designed specifically for applicants navigating the competitive match process. Participants heard directly from vascular surgery faculty, residents, and recent applicants who shared practical advice, insider insights, and proven strategies to help stand out.
From tackling specialty-specific questions to effectively conveying clinical strengths and program fit, the webinar helped applicants approach interviews with greater confidence and clarity.
Whether a fourth-year medical student or an applicant in the match cycle, this session provided valuable guidance for making a strong impression in the vascular surgery interview process.
13th South Asian American Vascular Society Annual Meeting
June 5, 2025
New Orleans, Louisiana





