You can be part of VAM27
The proposal submission site will open Nov. 18 and close at 3:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2027.
Overview
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) invites authors to submit abstracts for the 2027 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM27) in San Diego. The meeting provides an opportunity for researchers and practitioners to share innovative work and the latest advancements in vascular medicine.
VAM27 will accept both traditional abstracts and video abstracts. Review the submission policies and guidelines carefully before submitting. Authors planning video submissions are encouraged to begin preparing early to allow sufficient time for production and review.
Review Submission Guidelines
Abstract Guidelines
Authors may submit traditional abstracts for the following program types. Select only programs in which you are willing and eligible to present.
- Plenary
- Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society (VESS) — the submitting author or a co-author must be a VESS member
- International Plenary Session — applicants must reside outside the U.S. or Canada
- International Young Surgeon Competition — applicants must reside outside the U.S. or Canada, be age 40 or younger and agree to attend VAM
- International Poster Competition — applicants must reside outside the U.S. or Canada
- Poster Competition
- Interactive Poster
- The Objectives/Methods/Results/Conclusions sections are limited to 400 words total.
- Authors are not restricted by the number of abstracts and/or videos submitted. However, no more than 15 authors per submission are allowed. Ensure ALL authors are included at the time of submission. You will not be able to add an author after the portal closes or acceptance.
- Abstract submissions must be entered in the English language.
- Updates and edits to submissions can be made as needed prior to the submission deadline.
- Titles and abstract content may not include author, institutional and/or proprietary names.
- You must identify the following roles during the submission process:
- Submitting Author - the author who enters the abstract information into the online system. All administrative correspondence regarding the submission will be sent to this individual.
- Presenting Author - the author who will present the submission on-site during the session.
- Submitting and Presenting Author - the author who will both enter the abstract information into the online system and present the material on-site during the session.
- Co-Author - an individual who has contributed data or other information to the submission.
- Senior Author - the author who is primarily responsible for the research.
- Senior Author Discussant - if the author presenting the paper is a medical student or trainee, a Senior Author Discussant will be identified and present at the podium during the presentation to answer questions on the abstract.
- Graphics
- No more than two images may be uploaded. MULTIPLE PANEL FIGURES ARE NOT ALLOWED
- (i.e., a single figure with parts 1A, 1B, 1C).
- Images must be the original, unpublished property of the author(s). Written permission must be obtained from the rights-holder to reuse any copyrighted material. Resolution should be 300 DPI at 3” wide or larger.
Video Abstract Guidelines
Authors may submit videos for Plenary and/or “How I Do It” sessions. Accepted videos receive five minutes for presentation and five minutes for discussion. A single author or group may submit up to four videos, with a maximum of two selected if accepted. Videos previously presented at other meetings generally will not be considered.
Videos should showcase a novel or unique approach or a core vascular surgical procedure.
- Lower extremity revascularization, including surgical bypasses
- Open and endovascular renal and mesenteric procedures
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Open and endovascular carotid interventions
- Open and endovascular venous interventions
- Dialysis access
- Aortic arch, thoracic and abdominal aortic procedures
- Management of adverse events
- Videos must be high-quality, current and balanced.
- Remove all visible and audible author or institution identifiers, including title sequences, during review. Accepted videos should subsequently add author and institution information for presentation.
- Do not include patient-identifying information, in accordance with HIPAA.
- Include narration for review; accepted presenters may provide live narration.
- Videos must be in English.
- Only MP4 files are accepted; maximum file size is 250 MB.
- Do not password-protect videos.
- Submission to the learning management system or Journal of Vascular Surgery is suggested.
Submission Policies and Process
All proposals must be submitted through the online submission site. Prepare your materials in advance and review the requirements below before submitting.
To support an unbiased review, do not include author names, affiliations, contact information, acknowledgments identifying individuals, institutions or grants, or self-citations that reveal identity. Use neutral references such as “Author” or “this work.” Submissions containing identifying information may be returned for revision or disqualified.
Use generic rather than proprietary drug names in the title and abstract body. If a proprietary name is the only name used for a particular drug or product, it may be used without trademark or registration symbols.
Work submitted must not have been presented or published at a scientific meeting or in a journal before VAM27. Violations may result in rejection or withdrawal and may include a one-year presentation ban at the discretion of the Program Committee.
If there is uncertainty about redundancy, the submitting author or sponsoring SVS member should consult the Program Committee before submission at vameducation@vascularsociety.org.
