SVS elects new vice president and treasurer for 2026

The Society for Vascular Surgery named William Shutze, MD, vice president and Bernadette Aulivola, MD, treasurer during its 2026 Annual Business Meeting in Boston. The leadership changes set up the society’s next officer transitions as SVS continues its work in education, advocacy, research and public awareness. Why it matters: - The election sets SVS’s next leadership pipeline and shapes how the society will guide vascular surgery education, advocacy and public awareness. - The officer transitions also come as SVS continues to promote patient awareness of vascular disease and the role of vascular surgeons in prevention, diagnosis and treatment. What happened: - SVS announced the results of its 2026 officer elections during the SVS Annual Business Meeting at VAM26 in Boston. - SVS members elected William Shutze, MD, as Vice President. - SVS members elected Bernadette Aulivola, MD, as Treasurer. - Linda Harris, MD, DFSVS, became President. - Keith Calligaro, MD, DFSVS, moved to Immediate Past President. - Andres Schanzer, MD, DFSVS, moved from Vice President to President-Elect. The details: - Dr. Shutze is a board-certified vascular surgeon and co-founder of Texas Vascular Associates. - Dr. Shutze previously served as fellowship program director at Baylor University Medical Center. - Dr. Shutze has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications. - Since October 2024, Dr. Shutze has led SVS’s public awareness campaign, Highway to Health. - The Highway to Health campaign focuses on common vascular diseases, including peripheral artery disease, or PAD. - The campaign also highlights the role vascular surgeons play in prevention, diagnosis and treatment. - Dr. Shutze will serve one year as Vice President before becoming President-Elect in 2027. - Dr. Shutze is expected to serve as SVS President for the 2028-2029 term. - Dr. Aulivola is board-certified in surgery and vascular surgery. - Dr. Aulivola is a Professor of Surgery at Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. - Dr. Aulivola directs the Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy at Loyola University Health System. - Dr. Aulivola said she will focus on supporting SVS’s long-term success through stewardship and strategic investment. - SVS was founded in 1946. - SVS has about 6,500 members. - SVS says membership is recognized in the vascular community as a mark of professional achievement. - SVS says it advances excellence and innovation in vascular health through education, advocacy, research and public awareness. - The organization’s website is Vascular.org . Between the lines: - The election results reinforce continuity at SVS, with current and incoming leaders already embedded in the society’s work. - Dr. Shutze’s move from public awareness campaign leadership into a top officer role suggests SVS is keeping patient outreach high on the agenda. - Dr. Harris’s remarks point to a broad volunteer-led leadership model, with member engagement framed as part of the society’s strategy. What’s next: - Dr. Shutze will serve as Vice President for one year, then move to President-Elect in 2027. - Dr. Shutze is expected to become SVS President for the 2028-2029 term. - SVS members are being encouraged to get involved in the society’s work as the new leadership team takes shape. - More information is available at Vascular.org .