Inside VSORT - Building the Next Generation of Vascular Surgery Researchers
Release Date: 11/24/2025
JVS CIT Abstracts & Editorials - June 2026
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In this episode, we spotlight editorials and abstracts from the Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases, Innovations, and Techniques (). Editorials and Abstracts are read by Authors as well as members of the . Guests: Isabel Banks, MS4, SLU Hosts: John Culhane () Follow us , Learn more about us at and provide us with your feedback with our . *Gore is a financial sponsor of this podcast, which has been independently developed by the presenters and does not constitute medical advice from Gore. Always consult the...
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Holding Pressure - TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR)
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CORE RESOURCES: Rutherford’s Vascular and Endovascular Therapy 10th Edition, Chapters 88, 89, 91, and 94 Atlas of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy 2nd Edition, Chapter 9 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Audible Bleeding Episodes Holding Pressure - Carotid Endarterectomy: Holding Pressure Case Prep - Endovascular Basics: Videos TCAR Technical Video: Articles Society for Vascular Surgery clinical practice guidelines for management of extracranial cerebrovascular disease: Technical aspects of transcarotid artery revascularization using the ENROUTE transcarotid...
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Landmark Paper Series: Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis
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Welcome back to the Audible Bleeding series: Landmark Papers in Vascular Surgery. In this episode, co-hosts John and Dr. Jesse Columbo are joined by our guest, Dr. Caitlin Hicks, to discuss one of the most studied—and most debated—topics in vascular surgery: asymptomatic carotid stenosis. In this episode, we'll trace that evolution through three pivotal trials: ACAS and ACST-1, which established carotid endarterectomy as the standard of care; and the newly published CREST-2, which challenges us to reconsider everything we thought we knew. Along the way, we'll explore how advances in...
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SVS Leadership and Advocacy Summit
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Audible Bleeding editors Falen Demsas, an integrated vascular surgery resident at Massachusetts General Hospital, and Sasank Kalipatnapu (@ksasank), a fifth-year general surgery resident at UMass Chan Medical School, are joined by Megan Tracci (@MeganTracci), James Black (@JamesHBlackMD), and Lauren West-Livingston (LWestLivingston) for a discussion following the inaugural SVS Leadership and Advocacy Summit. In this episode, the group reflects on the importance of surgeon advocacy, highlights key takeaways from the Summit, and discusses...
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Crossing Borders: International Fellowships in Vascular Surgery
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Audible Bleeding editor Wen () discusses international vascular surgery fellowships with Dr. Judith Lin (), Dr. Adam Johnson, and Dr. Robbie Aru (). Together, they reflect on what drove them abroad, what the experience actually looked like on the ground, and the professional, financial, and personal challenges that came with it. Whether you're a resident exploring your options or simply curious about roads less traveled in surgical training, this conversation offers a candid and practical look at what international fellowships in vascular surgery really entail. A must-listen for anyone...
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JVS CIT Editorials and Abstracts - April 2026
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In this episode, we spotlight editorials and abstracts from the Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases, Innovations, and Techniques (). Editorials and Abstracts are read by Authors as well as members of the . Guests: Isabel Banks, MS4, SLU Hosts: John Culhane () Follow us , Learn more about us at and provide us with your feedback with our . *Gore is a financial sponsor of this podcast, which has been independently developed by the presenters and does not constitute medical advice from Gore. Always consult the...
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JVS Author Spotlight - Weaver, Repella, Sridharan and Anan
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Audible Bleeding editor Wen Kawaji () is joined by integrated vascular surgery resident Falen Demsas, 5th-year general surgery resident Sasank Kalipatnapu (), JVS editor Dr. Duncan (), and JVS-VL editor Dr. Ruth Bush to discuss some of our favorite articles in the JVS family of journals. This episode hosts Dr. Weaver, student doctor Finn, Dr. Sridharan, and Dr. Anan. Articles: Show Guests Dr. Weaver: assistant professor of surgery and associate program director of the vascular surgery fellowship at the University of Utah. She is also the...
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JVS Author Spotlight - Shetty, Reitz, Alsiraj & Cassis
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Audible Bleeding Editor and vascular surgery fellow Richa Kalsi () is joined by 5th year general surgery resident Amol Kamat, JVS editor Dr. Audra Duncan (), and JVS-VS editor Dr. John Curci () to discuss two great articles in the JVS family of journals. This episode hosts medical student Neha Shetty (), Dr. Katherine Reitz (), Dr. Yasir Alsiraj, and Dr. Linda Cassis. Articles: Part 1: (Shetty & Reitz) Part 2: (Alsiraj & Cassis) Show Guests Neha Shetty is currently a medical student within the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine’s Class of 2027 Dr. Katherine...
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The Vascular Voice - Inside the Editorial "A Call for Pay"
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Jacob Soucy () hosts an inside look at a timely and thought-provoking editorial published in The Vascular Specialist, the official news magazine of the Society for Vascular Surgery. In this episode, we explore the evolving conversation around surgical call and compensation through the lens of the editorial “A Call for Call Pay.” The discussion challenges the traditional framing of call as simply part of the job and instead examines it as a measurable burden of availability that carries legal, financial, and personal implications. This conversation highlights why the valuation of...
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Decoding the SVS MIPS Value Pathway (MVP)
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Audible Bleeding editor Wen Kawaji () and 5th-year general surgery resident Sasank Kalipatnapu () from UMass Chan Medical School host SVS QPMC leadership Dr. Shutze, Dr. Hicks and Carrie McGraw to take a deep dive into the Vascular Surgery–specific Merit Based Incentive Payment System Value Pathway or MVP. Show Guests Dr. William Shutze: Associate Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine at Texas A&M Health Science Center in Dallas Texas. He is a managing partner at Texas Vascular Associates. He is the co-chair for the SVS Vascular Center Verification and...
info_outlineJacob Soucy (@JacobWSoucy) hosts an inside look at one of the most active and collaborative vascular surgery research teams in the country, the Vascular Surgery Outcomes Research Team (VSORT) at Penn State College of Medicine.
VSORT is a dynamic academic group that brings together vascular surgery attendings, residents, postdoctoral fellows, and medical students to conduct impactful outcomes-based research. Meeting every Friday at 4 PM, the team has produced dozens of peer-reviewed manuscripts, podium presentations, and national collaborations, embodying the power of mentorship and structure in academic medicine.
In this episode, Jacob speaks with two of the key figures behind VSORT’s success, Dr. Faisal Aziz and Dr. Ahsan Zil-E-Ali, to discuss how the program was founded, how it operates, and what other institutions can learn from its model.
Show Guests
Dr. Faisal Aziz (@FA_VascularMD) is the Chief of Vascular Surgery and Program Director of the Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, where he also serves as the Gilbert and Elsie Sealfon Endowed Professor of Surgery. A nationally recognized leader in vascular surgery, Dr. Aziz has authored more than 150 peer-reviewed publications and holds multiple national leadership roles. His work focuses on advancing surgical education, outcomes research, and mentorship within academic vascular surgery.
Dr. Ahsan Zil-E-Ali (@ahsanzileali) is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and a driving force behind VSORT’s research productivity. A graduate of the University of Health Sciences in Lahore, Punjab, he has co-authored nearly 100 peer-reviewed publications and plays a central role in coordinating VSORT’s data infrastructure, mentorship framework, and project pipeline. His passion for research efficiency and education continues to inspire medical students and trainees across the institution.
Resources and Social Media
Twitter: @VsortVasc, @PennStVascular
Instagram: @vsortvasc, @pennstatevascular
Special thanks to Dr. Faisal Aziz and Dr. Ahsan Zil-E-Ali for sharing their time and insight, and to the entire VSORT team for their ongoing contributions to vascular surgery research and mentorship.
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