Speciality Training in Vascular Surgery
About
Vascular surgery Speciality Trainees (STs) are appointed via a competitive process into ST3.
Training years are from ST3-ST8 (6 years).
An Annual Review of Competence Progression (ARCP) will need to be met ito progress through training.
Training ultimately leads to the award of Certificate of Completion of Training.
ASPIRE Programme
The Vascular Society runs annual training for Speciality Trainees
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ASPIRE 3
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Introduction to Vascular Surgical Training
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Leeds - 26th/27th Sept 2024
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ASPIRE 4
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Exposures in the upper and lower limb
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Cambridge - 23rd–26th Sept 2024
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ASPIRE 5
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Advanced Surgical Training
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TBC - April 2025
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ASPIRE 6
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Advanced Operative Techniques
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Newcastle
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ASPIRE 7
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Preparation for FRCS (Vascular)
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Cardiff - March 2025
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| ASPIRE 8 |
Preparation for Consultant Practice
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Manchester - April 2025 |
Joint Committee on Surgical Training
The Joint Committee on Surgical Training (JCST) is an advisory body to the four surgical Royal Colleges of the UK and Ireland for all matters related to surgical training and works closely with the Surgical Specialty Associations in the UK and Ireland.
The JCST is the parent body for
- Ten surgical Specialty Advisory Committees (SACs)
- Core Surgical Training Advisory Committee (CSTAC)
- Training Interface Groups (TIGs)
- Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Programme (ISCP)
Vascular Surgery SAC Members
Vascular Training Programme Directors
Major Trauma TIG Members
ISCP
The ISCP aims to present the curriculum clearly and transparently, enabling trainees to record their achievements as they progress through training so that the public can have confidence that the surgeons who treat them are qualified, trained and competent.
Vascular Surgery Curriculum
ISCP Logbook
Other training courses and opportunities
Leadership
Trauma Management