Introduction to Vascular Surgical Training
An induction to vascular surgical training, comprising of a two day residential course.
This course provides a full introduction and overview of vascular surgical training with an introduction to venous and endovascular techniques.
Delegates
ST3 Vascular Speciality Trainees 2023
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(c) Anthony Anthony
Faculty
The faculty comprise of members of the Vascular Society and Training Programme Directors (TPDs)
Content
- Open surgery simulation - patch arterial repair
- Endovascular – introduction to sheaths, wires and catheters
- Endovascular – peripheral simulation
- Case based discussions – Diabetic foot, ruptured AAA and Acute limb ischaemia
- Introduction to ultrasound
Equipment
- Open surgery jig and sutures
- Loupes
- Endovascular simulators
- Ultrasound machines
Next Course
Location: Leeds
Organiser: Mr Patrick Coughlin
Date: September 26th / 27th September 2024.
Past Courses
2020-2023 - Bristol (Mr Timothy Beckitt)
ASPIRE 3 2023 was held during September 2023 in Bristol. Organiser Mr T Beckitt.
ASPIRE 3 2022 was held during September 2022 in Bristol. Organiser Mr T Beckitt.
ASPIRE 3 2021 was held during September 2021, Virual meeting. Organiser Mr T Beckitt.
Programme 2023 Feedback 2023
2017-2019 - Wolverhampton (Mr Andrew Garnham)
ASPIRE 3 2019 was held 27th-29th September 2019 in Wolverhampton. Organiser Mr Andrew Garnham.
ASPIRE 3 2018 (Induction to Vascular Surgical Training) was held on the 28th-30th September 2018.
ASPIRE 3 2017 was held in Wolverhampton 29th September - 1st October 2017. Organiser Mr Andrew Garnham.
Programme for 2017, Feedback for 2017
ASPIRE 3 2016 was held in ? 23rd September - 25th September 2016. Organiser ?.
Programme for 2016, Feedback for 2016