I am delighted to serve as Chairperson of the Council on Peripheral Vascular Disease for the term 2011-2013.  The PVD Council is a vibrant and growing council, and I look forward to your active participation.  The Council on Peripheral Vascular Disease is focusing on increasing our member’s participation in the annual joint meeting with the ATVB council (save the date:  April 18-20, 2012 in Chicago), increasing the number of Peripheral Vascular Disease Council members, and adding to our portfolio of scientific statements.  I welcome your input and ideas as we pursue these goals and others.

Please plan to attend the 2012 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions Nov. 4-7, in Los Angeles, Calif.  Our Council is planning an exciting program for the Peripheral Vascular Disease track.  Our highly successful Fellows-in-Training Workshop will be held at Scientific Sessions in 2012.  This workshop provides the latest information about peripheral vascular diseases presented by leading experts.  The 2012 Fellows-in-Training Workshop will also include discussion regarding career advancement for early career members of our council.  I look forward to seeing you in Los Angeles.

Please save the date for our joint meeting with ATVB, May 1-3 in 2013.  Special programming will be in place for PVD Council members.

Please be sure to visit the PVD Council’s website for additional news about our council in the coming year.   

I look forward to working with you toward a rewarding and productive year for the Peripheral Vascular Disease council. 

Sincerely,

Mary M. McDermott, MD FAHA
Chair, Peripheral Vascular Disease Council