- Centres of Excellence are part of the VAS International Academy of Vascular Medicine.
- They represent excellence in the area of Angiology/Vascular Medicine or in areas complementary to Vascular Medicine.
- As VAS Members, they comply with VAS principles
- They guarantee the quality of training for the VAS European Master and European Courses.
- They guarantee a constant and active collaboration in projects/programs in the different areas of action of VAS
- They are also invited to contribute to the Organization, spreading news and information about VAS initiatives locally, at National and European level
- No conflict of interest has to exist
- It is suggested that at least one member of the Center should have the UEMS European Diploma in Angiology/Vascular Medicine or have applied for it
- Renewal process after 5 years for the Centres without continuity in activities. The revision can be requested by the VAS Board and proposed by the Advisory Board or Education Committee.
Organization
- The Centres can be invited or directly apply (see below)
For VAS Training programs (2nd year European Master In Angiology/Vascular Medicine; European Ultrasound Course – optional practical training-; European in Training Fellowship…):
- Before of any Training program, the Center receives a Log Book for each student, reporting the main requested competences and skills.
- An evaluation of each Trainee has to be documented by the Center, after a final practical exam signed by a Commission. The date of the Exam should be confirmed centrally and an external Member should take part in the Commission.
For Centres involved in Research , Awareness or specific sub-areas of Training :
- Detail agreements have already been defined or will be defined, following the specific needs .
Here you can download the applications, compile them and send them to vas@unimi.it: