Vascular Surgery Interest Group Committee

Our VSIG Committee Members mission and scope of work.

VSIG Scholarships

Do you have an interest in Vascular Surgery, or would you like to know more about this specialty? The 41st Annual Western Vascular Society meeting is scheduled for September 26-29, 2026 at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, BC, Canada. This is an exceptional opportunity to explore the specialty and network with experts in the field.

These $2000.00 scholarships are awarded annually to medical students, and residents in vascular OR general surgery programs. Scholarship funds are intended to be used towards lodging and/or travel expenses for attending the 2026 WVS annual meeting, Applications will be reviewed after the February 4th deadline, and awardees will be notified by then end of February.

Scholarship Application

Deadline for applications is February 4, 2026.

2024 Scholarship Winners enjoy the banquet with Dr. O’Banion at the Broadmoor

VSIG Committee Members

Nikhil Kansal, MD, Chair

Gabriel Herscu, MD

NavYash Gupta, MD

Mission

The Mission of the Vascular Surgery Interest Group Committee is to help promote the specialty of vascular surgery among medical students across the United States and to stimulate interest in training within the existing programs encompassed by the Western Vascular Society.

The Chair of the committee shall be appointed by the President of the Society for a three-year term.

Scope of Work

  • Oversee medical student applications and grants for attending the annual WVS meeting
  • Find creative ways to virtually engage medical students and encourage collaboration among vascular surgery training programs for this purpose
  • Create social events and formalized educational programs at the annual WVS meeting specifically for the reason of engaging medical students and connecting them with Vascular Surgery Integrated Residency program directors and their respective faculty
  • Engage medical students attending the annual WVS meeting in research projects

Medical Student Outreach Videos

2022 VSIG Webinar “Virtual Interview Tips” with Dr. Michael Amendola

2022 VSIG Webinar “Vascular Surgery Why I do it and YOU Should Too?” with Drs. Elsie Ross and Sara Zettervall

Contact Info

Western Vascular Society
1415 Commercial Ave., Ste. 257
Anacortes, WA 98221
Tel: 360-420-6906
Fax: 360-261-6077
heather@surgicalcs.com

About Us

Our mission is to promote education, research, advocacy and leadership in the art and science of compassionate vascular health in the Western United States, Canada, and the Pacific Rim.

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Annual Meeting

Join us for the 41st Western Vascular Society Annual Meeting at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler, BC, Canada from September 26-29, 2026.

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