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Vascular surgery training in Greece.

M K Lazarides1, E Tzortzis, C D Liapis

  • 1Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Demokritos University Medical School, Alexandroupolis, Greece. mlazarid@med.duth.gr

International Angiology : a Journal of the International Union of Angiology
|May 25, 2004
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Greece

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery Training
  • Surgical Education
  • Healthcare Workforce Analysis

Background:

  • Vascular surgery established as a distinct specialty in Greece in 1989.
  • Standard training duration is 7 years, but often extends beyond 11 years.
  • A significant increase in medical graduates has led to a disproportionate rise in trainees.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To delineate the current state of vascular surgery training in Greece.
  • To identify challenges within the existing training framework.
  • To assess the capacity and distribution of training centers.

Main Methods:

  • Data collection through direct engagement with vascular surgery training units.
  • Analysis of trainee numbers, trainer-to-trainee ratios, and operational volumes.

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  • Comparative analysis of trainee ratios within the European Union.

    • Main Results:

    • Greece has the second-highest ratio of vascular trainees per capita in the EU (3.6/million).
    • 14 accredited training centers exist, with 9 concentrated in Athens.
    • A trainee-to-trainer ratio of 1.4:1 and 140 operations per trainee annually were observed.

    Conclusions:

    • The current vascular surgery training program in Greece requires re-evaluation.
    • The primary concern is the surplus of medical graduates creating a bottleneck for training positions.
    • There is a need to align training capacity with the number of aspiring vascular surgeons.