John Forbes: CEO of The American Venous Forum

John Forbes, MBA has served as the AVF Executive Director for the last five years. Our organization has flourished under his leadership, and we have greatly benefited from his diverse skill set, professionalism, and strategic planning expertise. In recognition of AVF’s continued maturation and its presence on the global stage, the AVF Executive Committee has unanimously agreed to re-title John’s position as Chief Executive Officer. We are confident that this title more accurately depicts the responsibilities and capabilities of this important AVF leadership position now and into the future.

Below: AVF Staff Team at VENOUS2024 in Tampa, FL

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The AVF Exchange is an online community exclusively for AVF members. The platform allows you to ask questions, post cases for your colleagues and leading experts of the AVF, and share your best practices. Your posts can range from questions about insurance coverage to best practices to duplex imaging. AVF Exchange is an exceptional way to interact with your fellow AVF members. As the primary society for research, patient care, and advocacy, the AVF has a global reach in more than 39 countries, providing a platform for our members to connect globally and to create awareness of the AVF vision. The AVF facilitates collaboration and research with colleagues from around the world. Allowing our community to pursue and enhance our ultimate goal: improving patient care. The AVF is an inclusive, collective community. Have you signed in to join your colleagues yet? Members click HERE

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We invite you, your colleagues, friends, everyone to join us in improving patient care by being an active, engaged member in the AVF. The AVF is recognized as one of the world’s leading organizations in educating physicians, health professionals, and the public on venous and lymphatic disease. AVF offers unparalleled opportunities to fund, conduct, present, and share your research.  AVF provides members with important resources to support our members’ practices and assist our members in providing unparalleled care for their patients. In addition to education, research, and patient and practice support, the AVF gives our members a unique opportunity in leadership and professional development. The AVF is considered the global leader in venous and lymphatic disease and provides opportunities for professional growth. Thank you for joining us! For a full list of membership benefits please visit our website HERE

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MAY/JUNE 2024