Society Info

AVLS has completed a financial reorganization and is actively rebuilding programs, services, and member engagement. While the process has been challenging, the Society remains committed to its mission of advancing venous and lymphatic medicine through education, advocacy, research, and professional collaboration.

Committees, volunteers, staff, and leadership are actively working to restore educational offerings, strengthen advocacy efforts, rebuild research initiatives, and ensure the long-term stability of the Society. A conservative operating budget has been established for 2026, and membership renewals are an important part of supporting AVLS's future growth. Members can follow progress through regular communications and the Transparency Center.

AVLS continues to provide resources and opportunities for members while rebuilding and expanding programs. Current and developing resources include:

• Educational content and online learning resources
• CME and non-CME educational activities
• Advocacy efforts supporting venous and lymphatic medicine
• Collaboration with partner organizations and specialty societies
• Professional networking opportunities
• Clinical resources, standards, and classification tools
• Ongoing work to restore and expand research initiatives

As programs are restored and expanded, AVLS will continue to communicate new opportunities and resources to members.

AVLS is the only independent multidisciplinary society dedicated exclusively to venous and lymphatic medicine. Our priorities reflect the priorities of our members:

• High-quality education
• Effective advocacy
• Meaningful research
• Professional collaboration
• Support for clinicians across multiple specialties and disciplines

Our goal is not simply to restore programs, but to build a stronger and more sustainable organization that serves members and advances patient care.

AVLS provides a professional home focused exclusively on venous and lymphatic medicine. The multidisciplinary nature of the Society brings together physicians, advanced practice providers, vascular technologists, nurses, lymphedema specialists, researchers, industry partners, and other professionals who share a commitment to improving patient care.

Through education, advocacy, research, clinical standards, and collaboration with partner organizations, AVLS works to support clinicians and advance the field. As the Society rebuilds, member participation will help shape its future direction and priorities.

The future of AVLS depends on the engagement of its members. You can help by:

• Renewing your membership
• Volunteering for committees and initiatives
• Participating in educational and research activities
• Sharing ideas and feedback
• Encouraging colleagues to become involved

AVLS has always been strengthened by the expertise, energy, and commitment of its members. Your participation matters and helps ensure a strong future for venous and lymphatic medicine.

• Ramp up Educational events and begin new programs in July
• Partner with other medical societies so our members can attend events, network and AVLS members can meet
• Solidify our budgetary obligations
• Complete committee assignments
• Reach membership goals
• Identify and commit to new research studies

• Conduct an Annual Congress
• Kick off 2 or more research programs or studies
• Meet quarterly with Government and commercial pay stakeholders that can influence and advance the practice of venous and lymphatic medicine
• Initiate 3 new fellowship programs
• Initiate 1 or more research programs
• Bring new practices into our registry program to continue to expand our "big data"

• Conduct an Annual Congress
• Initiate 3 new fellowship programs
• Initiate 2 new research studies
• Obtain from the AMA a clear plan with timing for board specialty recognition