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New Edition VAS European Master’s Edition in Vascular Medicine June 1 2026 – Late applications last until 31 August 2026

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VAS European Book on Angiology/Vascular Medicine

An Expert International Guide   

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Yearly Main Scientific Event

European Angiology Days

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27-29 November 2026 – Web Live

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Spring Event

3rd VAS Laboratory for Vascular Medicine

Yearly upgrading on European and International Projects

4-7 March 2027 – In presence 

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“EUVASCMONTH”

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Awareness Actions for Prevention

WHO accredited VAS as NSA Partner:
Steps on for vascular actions

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International Joint Programs

International Atlas on vascular cases
The International Young Awards
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A space for news, information on Speciality from the National Societies

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Vascular Medicine: VAS European Independent Foundation

About VAS

Who We Are

The Organisation which has created a European vision of Angiology/Vascular Medicine and affirmed its social role

VAS is a European Scientific non-profit Foundation whose mission is to contribute to the development of Angiology/ Vascular Medicine, in multi-center co-operation throughout Europe and Worldwide, to change the fate of vascular patients and population.

Take an active role in The large European and International collaboration to give legs to ideas!

We're active in:

  • Supporting growth, education and scientific training in Vascular Medicine
  • Promoting and organising European vascular research projects
  • Developing interest and awareness in European and national institutions
  • Promoting the development of scientific and clinical Angiology/ Vascular Medicine Centres
  • Proposing innovations in the Health System and prevention, in accordance with WHO plans
  • ...and more.
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Main Activities

VAS International Academy

VAS offers outstanding postgraduate courses, including the European Master in Angiology.
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NEW COURSES

European Master

A premier modular program in Angiology/Vascular Medicine, combining e-learning and hands-on training.
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New Ed

European Courses

Accredited e-learning programs in vascular medicine with EACCME credits, tailored for global professionals.
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European Book

A comprehensive expert guide on Angiology/Vascular Medicine, featuring contributions from 160 authors across 26 countries.
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International Atlas

A groundbreaking collection of real-world vascular cases designed to enhance medical education and clinical practice. Send your case.
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VASYoung

The VAS Youngs Committee represents the viewv of young clinicians and researchers in vascular medicine and disease, supporting their goals and perspectives.
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VAS Yearly Events and International Honorary Awards

Join the VAS Laboratory (March 6-8 Concorezzo MB (Milan border-IT)) and the 23rd European Angiology Days (27-29 November 2026), Web Live). Nominations open for 6th Prof G.Born and Prof K.Breddin VAS Honorary Awards and for 2nd International Young Awards.
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Europeam Training Fellowship ETF-VAS

For young people training on A/VM in clinic and/or research at one of the qualified Centres.
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EU Fellowship Excellence EFE-VAS

Recognises experienced professional quality in Research, Education, Clinics.
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VAS CALENDAR

Stay up to date with our next events and deadlines, and never miss a date!
Here you will find what is coming up in the next few months:

1 February 2025
From 28 February to end of April 2025
7-9 March 2025
31 March 2025
June 2025
28-30 November 2025
January 2026
January 2026
6-8 March 2026
March 2026
End May 2026
June and Jenuary 2026
1st October 2026
1st October 2026
27-29 November 2026
4-6 December 2026
4-7 March 2027
March 2027
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• Applications open for the next edition of the European Master
• Applications open for the European Course on Vascular Ultrasound

Exams for the ongoing edition of the European Postgraduate Course
1st Laboratory VM Hungary
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Application for new Ed EU Postgrad Course-Master
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1st edition European Vascular Ultrasound Course
22nd European Angiology Days
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Applications open for the next edition of the European Master
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Applications open for the European Course on Vascular Ultrasound
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2nd VAS Laboratory for Vascular Medicine

In presence

European Vascular Month
New Edition of the VAS European Postgrad Course & European Master
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New Editions of European Vascular Ultrasound Course
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Deadline Nominations International G Born and K Breddin VAS Honorary Awards
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Deadline Joint International Young Investigators/Clinicians Awards
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web Live European Angiology Days
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23rd European Angiology Days
3rd VAS Laboratory of Vascular Medicine
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European Vascular Month : 2nd Edition 2027
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Applications for papers proposed topics & for Voluntary
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Our Main Areas

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Education & Accreditation

Fostering European Education and Training is the first charter of VAS, to improve and harmonize the European offer and to accredit qualified expertise. Partnerships and collaborations with Universities, UEMS, Scientific Societies and Organizations are promoted.

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UEMS

The UEMS European Diploma in Angiology/Vascular Medicine puts Angiology/Vascular Medicine on the same plain as other European Specialties. UEMS European Diploma represents the highest recognition of cultural value. At National level it depends on the different states even if it is held in ample account.

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Research

The aims of VAS research are to develop knowledge in the vascular area for the purpose to prevent, to develop the potential of diagnostics and treatment and to improve the quality of life of patients as individuals and as members of society.

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Prevention & Awareness

There is no effective prevention and treatment without collaboration and a strong participation. Today there is no Equity for vascular disease and patients and families who suffer from them, due to the unbalanced organization of the Health Services existing in most countries.

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Congress

VAS organises annual Academic Meetings, European Angiology Days, in collaboration with other Partners, Organizations, Universities and Societies. VAS also organises Scientific Sessions, Symposia, Educational Workshops etc during the Congresses of National, European, International Scientific Societies.

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Prof. G. Born and Prof. K. Breddin International Honorary Awards

VAS International Honorary Awards Prof. Gustav Born for Research in Vascular Medicine and Prof. Klaus Breddin for Education in Vascular Medicine

Yearly Nominations: You can send your proposal, emailing to vas@unimi.it. Motivate your proposal also providing for a biography of your proposed candidate. Add also your contact (mail, phone, Institution and area of interest).

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Publications

In this area you can find VAS Publications and apply to join the VAS Writing Committee

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VAS Youngs

The VASYoung Committee will concentrate and make proposes the younger generation needs problems, etc. to prepare the future of VAS in supporting A/VM from all the point of view. The Committee has also the responsibility to attract new people to join VAS activities and to push VAS members to involve also a younger Doctor from their Unit/Department.

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Partnerships

VAS promotes collaboration with other Organizations to join forces for commune aims, avoid overlapping and obtain deeper and more robust scientific, educational and social results. Several Scientific Societies and Universities are part of the VAS-International Consortium or signed Agreement for stable Collaboration or Partnership.

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European Fellowships

Vas offers two different Fellowships: one to recognize European /International Excellence and the second for Training (both in Clinics or in Research).

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VAS European Book of Angiology/Vascular Medicine-2nd edition

Angiology/Vascular Medicine is the Medical Specialty dealing with Vascular Diseases (arterial, venous, lymphatic and microcirculatory diseases) and focuses on prevention, diagnosis, therapy and rehabilitation as well as research and education, to bene it patients and the general population.

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International Youngs Awards

Quality, passion and results from the new generation of researchers and clinicians in Vascular Medicine

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Cooperate to International Atlas of Vascular Cases

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