EVST
European Vascular Surgeons in Training ↓
Becoming a member
About the EVST
The European Vascular Surgeons in Training (EVST) represents the interests of trainees in vascular surgery within the European Society for Vascular Surgery, especially with regards to training, education, careers, research and exchange programmes.
EVST aims and objectives
The EVST’s most important goal is to provide an equal level of knowledge and skills for trainees in vascular surgery all over Europe. The EVST works within the ESVS society on all issues related to vascular surgeons in training. Surveys on training, continuing medical education, newsletters, funding for vascular meetings and organizing of young vascular surgeons’ sessions within major vascular congresses are among the major targets of EVST.
- Join us on Facebook or Twitter for timely updates and announcements
- A copy of the EVST Regulations can be here: EVST regulations
Country representatives
The governing body of EVST is the Council. Councillors are elected representatives from each European country that has more than 10 members. Council meets regularly throughout the year to discuss EVST matters. An EVST Councillor’s mandate last for three years, starting and ending in September.
EVST Executive Committee
EVST Councillor Grants
What is an EVST Councillor Conference grant?
A financial travel and accommodation grant of up to €350 allowing an EVST Councillor or ExCo member to travel to a national or international conference, with the aim of increasing visibility of the EVST and ESVS. There are 12 grants available for 2024.
Who can apply?
EVST Councillor and ExCo members who are involved in a session in the event, representing the EVST (except the EVST Secretary).
How to apply?
Applicants contact the EVST Secretary (petar91goldy@gmail.com / evst@esvs.org) and the ESVS office (ciara@esvs.org), once their involvement in an EVST session is approved by the Congress, to have access to the application submission link.
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General Conditions:
- The EVST session must be in English in order that the grant recipient can verbally represent the EVST and ESVS sufficiently, without a language barrier.
- Any cancellation or changes will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Where event cancellation etc. isn’t the grant recipient’s fault, they will be reimbursed and the grant cannot then be offered to someone else, due to the budget being used.
- Resources for presenting at the congress can be made available, on request.
Their application must include a letter of intention that details:
1. The conference programme and details of the session they are involved in at the conference (sessions/workshops/competitions).
2. Any previous EVST activities and contributions.
3. Their “visibility action plan” for the conference – how will you increase ESVS/EVST’s visibility to the audience?
4. Confirmation that the session will be conducted in English.
If their application is successful, they will be notified within one week, of the outcome.
What are the reviewing criteria?
- First-come-first-served and reviewed case-by-case.
- The submission criteria above must be met.
- Up to two grants available, per event.
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Payment Conditions:
- Only the grant recipient’s travel and accommodation expenses (no companions or family members) are covered, up to EUR 350.
- Proof of expenses (receipts/invoices etc.) have to be provided with a signed expenses form (available from the office). Where expenses exceed EUR 350, the maximum amount of EUR 350 will be reimbursed.
- Payment will be made after the event, following the submission of both an expense form, receipts and a short report, to the office.
- The short report should include any information about meeting the objective: e.g. promotional activities completed, useful contacts made, useful information discovered.
EVST TRAINING CENTRES DATABASE
The European Training Centres Database is made up of a large number of institutions who have agreed to consider giving EVST members the possibility to spend a period of time training in these centres.
Access the European Training Centres list here.
EVST members can have access to the contact details of those responsible for placements by clicking here.
In addition, ESVS regularly offers Educational Travel Grants which can be used to support such placements (conditions apply).
If you are not yet an ESVS member, subscribe today.
Events
ESVS WAVES 2026 – Warsaw Academy of Venous Endolaser and Sclerotherapy
DoktorA Medical Centre, Section of Surgery and Phlebology 39 Mokra Street, warsaw, PolandESVS WAVES - Warsaw Academy of Venous Endolaser and Sclerotherapy You will be expertly guided by: Adam Zieliński, MD, PhD, Chief of Section of Surgery and Phlebology, doktorA Medical Centre, Warsaw Medical University, Poland Paweł Świercz, MD, PhD, course tutor, Section of Surgery and Phlebology, doktorA Medical Centre, Warsaw, Poland Tomasz Pelak, MD, PhD, course tutor, Minimally Invasive Phlebology Ward, CDT MEDICUS Hospital, Lubin, Poland Szymon Lelas, MD, OR coordinator, Section of Surgery and Phlebology, doktorA Medical Centre, Warsaw, Poland Bartosz Małek, MD, patients’ care coordinator, Section of Surgery and Phlebology, doktorA Medical Centre, Warsaw, Poland Objective: Designed and planned by experienced vascular surgeons and phlebologists, this unique, extremely practical course is dedicated to those who want to start the endovenous treatment or improve their abilities in the most popular and recommended modalities in phlebology - endovenous laser and sclerotherapy. After short lectures, the vast majority of the time will be spent to practise, but not only on phantoms and simulators, but mainly during live procedures. Each participant will be able to take part in at least 2 endovenous laser and 4 sclerotherapy sessions and check the abilities under the supervision of experienced surgeons. The level of the engagement of the […]
ESVS Viva Voce practice for the FEBVS exam – April 2026
Due to popular demand, the ESVS Viva Voce practice for the FEBVS exam is back, with three sessions this year! Join: Sanna Kouhia and Alexander Gratl in the April 2026 edition. Objective: The overarching objective of this course is to prepare candidates for some of the different parts of the FEBVS examination. This part of the course prepares candidates for the viva voce section of the examination. Small group viva voce exam practice, covering FEBVS curriculum topics on vascular disease. The viva voce practice will follow the format of case-based discussion with PowerPoint slides to focus questions and answers. The session is mapped to the FEBVS curriculum and covers a wide range of vascular conditions. Clinical presentation, pathology, investigation including imaging and treatment options will be covered during the session. Participants will be split into groups with one member of faculty for each group. Each participant will be asked to manage a clinical scenario for a minimum of 10 minutes under simulated (online) exam conditions whilst the other members of the group observe the discussion. Timings need to be strictly adhered to and will accommodate the number of candidates in each session. The timing of the session will allow for some […]
ESVS Viva Voce practice for the FEBVS exam – September 2026
Due to popular demand, the ESVS Viva Voce practice for the FEBVS exam is back, with three sessions this year! Join: Sanna Kouhia and Alexander Gratl in the September 2026 edition. Objective: The overarching objective of this course is to prepare candidates for some of the different parts of the FEBVS examination. This part of the course prepares candidates for the viva voce section of the examination. Small group viva voce exam practice, covering FEBVS curriculum topics on vascular disease. The viva voce practice will follow the format of case-based discussion with PowerPoint slides to focus questions and answers. The session is mapped to the FEBVS curriculum and covers a wide range of vascular conditions. Clinical presentation, pathology, investigation including imaging and treatment options will be covered during the session. Participants will be split into groups with one member of faculty for each group. Each participant will be asked to manage a clinical scenario for a minimum of 10 minutes under simulated (online) exam conditions whilst the other members of the group observe the discussion. Timings need to be strictly adhered to and will accommodate the number of candidates in each session. The timing of the session will allow for some […]
