IJFANS International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences

ISSN PRINT 2319 1775 Online 2320-7876

Vascular Surgery Education in India: Serious Problems

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Dr. Sameer Hassan Naqash, Dr. Shalabh Gupta, Dr. Naveen Kumar Solanki, Dr. Anu Vibhu

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In India, the first vascular surgery department was founded in 1978, and the first peripheral vascular surgery residency program was launched in 1985. Vascular surgery has nevertheless developed slowly in India. Vascular surgery is not well-liked by medical students due to the general notion that vascular disorders are rare and that vascular reconstruction produces subpar results. Only 10 medical colleges have specialized sections for vascular surgery; as a result, the majority of students lack sufficient knowledge of vascular illnesses and available treatments. Due to a lack of knowledge, vascular issues are delayed in diagnosis, which has a poor consequence. Open surgical procedures are well taught to students, while endovascular training is still insufficient. Because it is expensive and vascular surgeons cannot access catheterization laboratories, endovascular treatment has not increased. By opening more training facilities in private hospitals, establishing vascular services across the nation, launching a national awareness campaign, and hosting more continuing medical education workshops and programs for general surgical trainees, the Vascular Society of India (VSI) has suggested ways to address these issues. For the vascular trainees, VSI has been hosting endovascular workshops. It has also made arrangements for fellowships overseas in reputable vascular departments. In order to expand the training options for aspiring vascular surgeons, VSI looks forward to engaging in active communication with the World Federation of Vascular Societies.

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