JVS Author Spotlight - Weaver, Repella, Sridharan and Anan
Audible Bleeding
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
Audible Bleeding
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"
Audible Bleeding
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)
Audible Bleeding
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...
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JVS Author Spotlight - Ullery, Bath, Lee, and Satam
Audible Bleeding
Audible Bleeding editor Wen Kawaji () is joined by Dr. Danielle Garcia, Dr. James Martinson, JVS editor Dr. Duncan (), JVS-CIT editor Dr. Smeds () to discuss some of our favorite articles in the JVS family of journals. This episode hosts Dr. Ullery, Dr. Bath, Dr. Lee, and Dr. Satam. Articles: Show Guests Dr. Ullery has served as the medical director of vascular and endovascular surgery at the Providence heart and vascular institute since 2017 and is the co-founder of the Laser In-Situ Fenestration of Aortic Endografts (LIFE)...
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JVS Author Spotlight - Huber, Fassler, Rao and Konduru
Audible Bleeding
Audible Bleeding editor Wen Kawaji () is joined by integrated vascular surgery resident Falen Demsas, JVS editor Dr. Duncan (), JVS-VI editor-in-chief Dr. Dua () to discuss some of our favorite articles in the JVS family of journals. This episode hosts Dr. Huber, Dr. Fassler, Nishanth Konduru (), and Dr. Rao. Articles: Show Guests Dr. Huber Former Division Chief (served as Chief for 13 years) of Vascular Surgery at the University of Florida and the Edward R. Woodward Professor of Surgery at the University of Florida College of Medicine. He was also...
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SVS QI Consulting Program
Audible Bleeding
In this episode, we explore the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Quality Improvement (QI) Consulting Program, a free member benefit that supports vascular surgeons in designing, executing, and refining QI projects across all stages—from problem identification to dissemination. We’re joined by Dr. Samantha Minc, a vascular surgeon and faculty member at Duke University, and Dr. Ashley Vavra, an Associate Professor of Surgery at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and chair of the SVS Quality Improvement Committee. Both bring extensive experience in vascular care and quality-focused...
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JVS Author Spotlight - Lowenkamp, Sridharan, and Lin
Audible Bleeding
Audible Bleeding Editor and vascular surgery fellow Richa Kalsi () is joined by 4th year general surgery resident Sasank Kalipatnapu (), JVS editor Dr. Audra Duncan (), and JVS-VL editor Dr. Ruth Bush () to discuss two great articles in the JVS family of journals. Today’s episode hosts Dr. Lowenkamp, Dr. Sridharan (), and Dr. Lin. Articles: Part 1: (Dr. Lowenkamp & Dr. Sridharan) Part 2: (Dr. Lin) Show Guests Dr. Mikayla Lowenkamp - PGY4 Integrated Vascular Surgery Resident at the University of Pittsburgh Dr. Natalie Sridharan - Associate Professor of Surgery at the...
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JVS CIT Editorials and Abstracts - Dec 2025
Audible Bleeding
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 .You can Guests: Grant Lewin, MD, PGY4 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...
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JVS Author Spotlight - Newton and Goodney
Audible Bleeding
Audible Bleeding editor Wen () is joined by 5th-year general surgery resident Sasank Kalipatnapu () from UMass Chan Medical School, and JVS editor Dr. Duncan () to discuss some of our favorite articles in the JVS family of journals. This episode hosts Dr. Newton and Dr. Goodney, the authors of the following paper. Articles: Show Guests Dr. Goodney- section Chief of vascular surgery at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center as well as associate Professor at Dartmouth. Chair of the research advisory committee within the SVS quality improvement program. ...
info_outlineIn this episode, we explore the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Quality Improvement (QI) Consulting Program, a free member benefit that supports vascular surgeons in designing, executing, and refining QI projects across all stages—from problem identification to dissemination.
We’re joined by Dr. Samantha Minc, a vascular surgeon and faculty member at Duke University, and Dr. Ashley Vavra, an Associate Professor of Surgery at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and chair of the SVS Quality Improvement Committee. Both bring extensive experience in vascular care and quality-focused clinical practice.
Together, they break down how the QI Consulting Program helps clinicians:
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Develop SMART goals and clear project aims
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Identify stakeholders and select appropriate methodologies
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Organize timelines and communication plans
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Track process measures and assess intervention impact
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Troubleshoot challenges and prepare presentation or publication materials
They also outline what the program does not provide—such as data analysis, formal instruction, or long-term mentorship—to help members understand its intended scope. The application process is straightforward: SVS members may apply during the first two weeks of each month, with up to five projects accepted per cycle.
This episode stresses the value of QI in vascular surgery and offers a practical, accessible overview of how the QI Consulting Program can support meaningful improvement efforts in vascular practices.
*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 Instructions for Use (IFU) prior to using any medical device.