What is Angiology and Vascular Medicine?
Angiology and Vascular Medicine is the medical specialty focused on diseases of the blood vessels and circulation, including arteries, veins, and lymphatic vessels. Vascular specialists diagnose, treat, and prevent a wide range of conditions such as peripheral arterial disease, venous thromboembolic disease, chronic venous disorders, lymphoedema, vascular malformations, and other circulatory disorders.
As populations age and cardiovascular risk factors become increasingly prevalent, vascular diseases represent a major healthcare challenge throughout Europe. Angiology and Vascular Medicine plays a crucial role in improving patient outcomes through early diagnosis, evidence-based treatment, prevention strategies, and long-term management of vascular health.
Through education, accreditation, and European collaboration, the UEMS Division of Angiology and Vascular Medicine works to advance the specialty, promote excellence in patient care, and support the mobility and professional development of vascular medicine specialists across Europe.
Education & European Certification
The UEMS Division of Angiology and Vascular Medicine promotes excellence in specialist education through the European Training Requirements (ETR) and the European Board Examination in Angiology and Vascular Medicine (EBEAVM). Together, they establish a common European benchmark for knowledge and clinical competencies, helping to harmonise training standards across countries.
The European Diploma supports professional mobility by providing physicians with a recognised European credential that complements national qualifications and facilitates career opportunities throughout Europe.
Accredited European Training Centres
The Division accredits training centres that meet European standards for specialist education in Angiology and Vascular Medicine. Accreditation recognises institutions that provide an environment of high-quality clinical practice, structured supervision, and comprehensive training opportunities.
Through this initiative, the Division promotes consistent educational standards across Europe while helping centres demonstrate their commitment to developing the next generation of vascular medicine specialists.
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The Division brings together national representatives from across Europe to support the development and recognition of Angiology and Vascular Medicine as a medical specialty. By fostering collaboration between countries, sharing expertise, and contributing to European healthcare policies, the Division helps shape common professional standards and best practices.
This collective approach strengthens the specialty and promotes high-quality vascular care for patients throughout Europe.
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Our mission & vision
UEMS is real projects for real people in real life.
The most precious resource of the UEMS is the people who dedicate time and passion in the projects endeavoured by the UEMS. They believe in the organisation and its core vision and mission to support medical specialists in Europe.
UEMS projects are a means to serve medical specialists in EU to provide the best care to patients. These projects lie under medical specialists training, Continuing Medical Education & Continuing professional development, and liaising and working with the EU institutions.