An SVU Fellows candidate must meet all of the “Required Elements” and at least three of the five “Professional Elements” listed below to be considered for this honored membership category designation.

Required Elements

  • Must be a current member of SVU for at least 5 years.
  • Must be a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Registered Vascular Specialist (RVS).
  • Must have been in the field of Vascular Technology for at least 10 years.

Professional Elements

  • Must have at least 10 scientific and educational presentations, combined, pertaining to the field of Vascular Technology.
  • Must have at least 5 published articles pertaining to the field of Vascular Technology.
  • Must have provided service to SVU on a national or local level (i.e.; SVU committee / subcommittee member, SVU Board member or officer, or local chapter officer).
  • May have provided a service to other societies.
  • Professional experience may be as a technologist, educator, manager, faculty member, etc.