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AVAS 2025 Annual Meeting

April 6 - 8, 2025


We are excited to host our 2025 meeting in Atlanta for the first time. Please note our meeting will begin on Sunday, April 6th and end at noon on Tuesday, April 8th.

Registration is now open. Please share with your colleagues and friends! We look forward to seeing you in Atlanta. It's gonna be fun!

Meeting Venue
The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta
181 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30303

Welcome Reception 
 Sunday, April 6, 2025
Georgia Aquarium


ROOM RESERVATIONS

The Association of VA Surgeons is delighted to invite all members and guests to book their reservations at the luxurious Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta. Nestled in the heart of the city, this exquisite hotel offers unparalleled comfort, exceptional service, and a refined ambiance, perfect for a memorable stay.

While you're attending the AVAS 2025 annual meeting, the Ritz-Carlton promises an experience of elegance and sophistication. Secure your reservations today and indulge in the finest hospitality Atlanta has to offer.

AVAS Group Rate: $259 per night


                                      CALL FOR ABSTRACTS


Dear Colleagues,

The Association of VA Surgeons is now accepting abstracts for our upcoming Annual Meeting, taking place from April 6-8, 2025 at the Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta, GA. This event provides a unique platform for VA surgeons to share their research, clinical innovations, and best practices to advance surgical care within the VA system.

Submission Deadline EXTENDED: January 21, 2025 at Midnight Pacific

Topics of Interest Include:

  • Surgical outcomes and quality improvement
  • Advances in minimally invasive techniques
  • Veteran-focused healthcare delivery innovations
  • Surgical education and training within the VA system
  • Other topics relevant to VA surgeons

We encourage submissions from all levels of experience, including trainees, as well as those focusing on collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches to surgical care. Selected abstracts will be featured in oral presentations, offering an excellent opportunity to engage with peers and leaders in VA surgery.

The AVAS also partners with JAMA Surgery, a premiere peer-reviewed journal, to select quality papers from our conference, providing an excellent opportunity for broader visibility and impact within the surgical community.

Please submit your abstract via the submission link below. For any questions, contact us at vasurgeons@gmail.com.

We look forward to your contributions and to advancing surgical excellence together!

Shipra Arya, MD

Program Chair, AVAS

Association of VA Surgeons

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