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Applications are now being accepted for the 2012 Florida Vascular Foundation Scholarship. This scholarship is available to medical students and residents who demonstrate a commitment to a career in vascular surgery. Three $1,500 scholarships will be awarded to successful candidates at the Florida Vascular Society's Annual Scientific Sessions on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at the Ritz-Carlton Beach Resort in Naples, Florida. Deadline for submission is April 1, 2012.
The scholarship winners for the 2010 Foundation Scholarship were Dr. Michael Hong, resident at the University of Florida and Hollie Gaeto medical student at the University of South Florida. Also, during the 2010 Florida Vascular Society Meeting, the Florida Vascular Foundation released the third edition of the Physicians' Update. This Update is valid thru July 21, 2012.
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The Florida Vascular Foundation is a not-for-profit entity created to promote education and awareness of vascular diseases among medical professionals and the public in the state of Florida. Whereas heart disease and cancer have received a great deal of attention in terms of media coverage and promotion of public awareness, vascular disease has been relatively ignored. This family of diseases is by no means obscure, and millions of Americans are affected by disorders such as aneurysms of the aorta, peripheral arterial disease, and cardiovascular disease. Identification and treatment of individuals with these illnesses is critical in preventing catastrophic outcomes including death, limb-loss, and stroke.
The Foundation seeks to promote excellence in the treatment of vascular diseases through educational programs directed at physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and vascular technologists involved in the care of patients with these disorders. In addition, the Foundation will promote awareness of vascular diseases among primary care providers through live presentations and publication of continuing medical education materials. Thirdly, the Foundation will provide scholarship support to medical students and residents who desire to pursue careers as vascular specialists. This is essential to ensure that future patients will have access to care by highly qualified professionals. Public awareness will be elevated through Web-based educational pieces and hands-on screenings for vascular diseases. These screenings involve risk-factor identification, non-invasive vascular testing, and actual physician contact, and they are provided at no charge.
While ambitious, the goals of the Florida Vascular Foundation are attainable, and they are critical to the health and well-being of our fellow Floridians. Please join us in our efforts by contributing to this most worthy cause.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Robert P. Winter, MD, RVT, RPVI, FACS