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Welcome to the AVAS!

The Association of VA Surgeons was established in 1967 to improve patient care, medical education and research within the Department of Veterans Affairs. We are an independent, non-profit organization, not affiliated with the Veterans Health Administration.

Please scroll through our website to learn more about our members and about what we do.

Our VisionTo serve as a platform for VA surgeons to present research, promote quality patient care, enhance education and to optimize career fulfillment in the field of Surgery and its subspecialties.

President's Message


Welcome to the Association of VA Surgeons

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Association of VA Surgeons (AVAS). Our organization brings together surgeons, trainees, and healthcare professionals who share a commitment to providing the highest quality surgical care to our nation’s Veterans.

Through education, research, innovation, and collaboration, AVAS provides opportunities to share ideas, advance surgical practice, and support the next generation of VA surgeons. Our annual meeting foster meaningful connections and encourage the exchange of knowledge and experiences across the VA healthcare system.

I invite you to explore our website, learn more about AVAS, and become involved in our community. Together, we can continue to advance surgical care and improve outcomes for the Veterans we are honored to serve.

Sincerely,
Jason Johanning, MD
President, Association of VA Surgeons


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AVAS:
  • Empowers you to serve veterans by advancing the practice and science of surgical care through exchange of ideas, research, and innovation.
  • Strives to improve patient care by sharing best practices among VA facilities and providing mentorship and education.


AAdvocating for VA surgeons and patients.
V Veteran-Centric Care: enhancing best practices in surgical care.
A Advancing career development, mentorship, education.
S Scientific rigor: encouraging research, discovery, innovation.


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