The Fellow of the European Board of Vascular Surgery (FEBVS) Examination takes place three times a year: 8th March 2025 – Maastricht, The Netherlands during the European Vascular Course (EVC) 21st May 2025 – Porto, Portugal during the Porto Vascular Conference (PVC) 23rd September 2025 – Istanbul, Türkiye during the European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) Annual Meeting For more information on the FEBVS Exam, visit the UEMS website. To prepare yourself for the FEBVS Exam, candidates can listen to the ESVS Podcasts' series on the FEBVS Exam: Episode 1: Structure of the Exam with Prof. A. Mansilha. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, and the ESVS Library. Episode 2: Clinical Cases with Prof. M. Gargiulo. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, and the ESVS Library. Episode 3: How Does One Appraise an Academic Paper Successfully? with M. Gargiulo. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, and the ESVS Library. Episode 4: Overall Vivas with Prof. M. Gargiulo. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, and the ESVS Library.

Maastricht, the Netherlands | 9th - 11th March 2025 Prepare yourself for a dynamic and inspiring event! The state-of-the-art lectures will cover a wide range of essential topics, in arterial, venous, vascular access and cardiovascular care. With 300+ hands-on workshops, you’ll gain practical experience in surgical anatomy, diagnostics, medical management, decision-making, open and endovascular techniques, and team collaboration. It’s an unparalleled academic experience designed to shape the future of vascular medicine. Find more information here. Venue: The Maastricht Exhibition & Congress Centre (MECC Maastricht) Forum 100 6229 GV Maastricht

Kyiv, Ukraine | 27-29 March 2025 The ESVS members are invited to participate in the Annual Congress of the Ukrainian Vascular Society (UVS), “Sukharev’s Readings”, which will take place on March 27–29, 2025, at the Premier Hotel “Rus” in Kyiv, Ukraine. The congress is a significant event in the field of vascular surgery and medicine, bringing together leading experts from around the world. This year’s event will feature a hybrid format, offering both in-person participation and online connectivity for speakers, ensuring accessibility for international contributors. The thematic focus of the congress will include: Vascular combat trauma Acute and chronic vascular diseases during wartime Surgery of the aorta and its branches Surgery of brachiocephalic arteries Critical limb ischemia Current issues in venous thromboembolism (VTE) Chronic venous diseases of the lower extremities and pelvis Complications of chronic venous diseases Pelvic venous disorders Congenital vascular malformations Lymphedema Venous trophic ulcers Diabetic foot Organisational issues in vascular surgery The working languages of the congress will be Ukrainian and English. We sincerely hope to welcome you to Kyiv, either in person or virtually, and look forward to the opportunity for fruitful discussions at the Sukharev’s Readings. Find more information here.