President’s Message

A message from Ahmed Abou-Zamzam, Jr., MD – Western Vascular Society President

Dear Members, Colleagues, and Friends,

It is with great anticipation and honor that I invite you to join us for the 40th Anniversary Meeting of the Western Vascular Society, taking place September 14-17, 2025, at the iconic Farmhouse at Ojai Valley Inn. This milestone event promises to be a celebration of our legacy, a showcase of cutting-edge advancements, and an inspiration for the future of vascular surgery.

Nestled in the picturesque Ojai Valley, this year’s venue offers a perfect blend of relaxation, collaboration, and intellectual engagement. Over four days, we will come together to honor our society’s achievements, explore transformative research, and strengthen the bonds that make the Western Vascular Society so unique.

New to the society is the ability to apply for membership in the new categories: Candidate Membership for Residents and Fellows and Medical Student Membership, to seize this opportunity to be a part of this historic event. For those aspiring vascular surgeons, your involvement is vital to the continued growth and innovation within our community.

Ahmed Abou-Zamzam, Jr., MD, FACS

Professor of Surgery
Loma Linda University Health
Loma Linda, CA

In January we will begin accepting submissions for original abstracts, and I encourage you to contribute your best work to be presented at the meeting. The submission deadline is April 20, 2025—let’s make this anniversary year a showcase of the exceptional talent and research within our society.

Join us in Ojai as we celebrate four decades of excellence and envision the future of vascular surgery together. Mark your calendars, prepare your abstracts, and get ready for an unforgettable 40th-anniversary celebration!

Warm regards,

Ahmed Abou-Zamzam, Jr., MD, FACS
President-Elect
Western Vascular Society