Dr. Maryam Ali Khan Awarded Travel Scholarship to VAM

Apr 4, 2025

The SUNY Downstate Department of Surgery extends heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Maryam Ali Khan for the award of a travel scholarship to attend the Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM).  

 VAM is the largest annual meeting hosted by Society of Vascular Surgery and is the biggest gathering of vascular surgeons in the United States. This meeting offers a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge advancements in vascular disease treatment and research while fostering professional growth. 

The VAM Travel scholarship is designed to support medical students and general surgery residents with an interest in vascular surgery by facilitating their attendance at the 2025 SVS Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM), taking place June 4–7 in New Orleans, LA. 

Through this scholarship, participants engage in various networking and career development opportunities, such as mentorship sessions with prospective program leadership.  

“As a prospective applicant for Vascular Surgery fellowship this year, I am excited to be representing Downstate and look forward to attending the meeting this summer.” - Dr. Maryam Khan