LDP Mentor Fellowship Application 2026

Before you begin to fill out the application, please read the "Attestations" section at the bottom of the next page to confirm you can meet these requirements.

Application launch: January 28, 2026
Submission Deadline: March 4, 2026

The SVS and the Leadership Development Committee are pleased to offer this new advanced leadership opportunity for experienced vascular surgeons who are graduates of the SVS Leadership Development Program.

LDP Mentor Fellows receive new training in coaching and mentoring while working directly with LDP participants to support their leadership growth.

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Below are the planned activities associated with the LDP Cohort 7:
Date Session Format/Location
June 12, 2026 from 3:00-4:30pm ET LDP Kick-off and Orientation In-person @ VAM26 in Boston, Mass.*
*You don't have to pay VAM registration to attend this session
August 13, 2026 from 7-9pm CT (8-10pm ET, 5-7pm PT) Webinar & Online Discussion Webinar
September LPI and Case Study Mentoring 1-on-1 calls based on mentor availability
October 18-19, 2026 from ~8am-5pm CT each day LDP Workshop and Graduation 2 days, in-person at SVS headquarters in Rosemont, IL (near Chicago)
1.Term and Time Commitment

The Mentor Fellowship is a four-year term with a total time commitment of less than one week spread across four years.

Year 1 - Est. time commitment: ~5 days
  • Attend all LDP sessions listed above
  • Participate in LDP as Co-Faculty if needed, lead online discussions
  • Observe coaching activities
  • Mentor cohort members on case studies
Years 2–3 - Est. time commitment: up to 4.5 hours per year
  • Attend coaching competency webinar (mid-July 2026)
  • Participate in coaching calls and serve as LPI and Career Coach Mentor
Year 4 - Est. time commitment: Likely 0 minutes
  • Serve as a backup Mentor if needed