There are many important things to consider if you’re considering a career in vascular surgery. It is one of the most demanding specialties in medicine, even compared to other surgical specialties – when an aneurysm ruptures, every minute can make the difference between life and death. The relationships between vascular surgeons and their patients are often life-long – you may see your patients in the clinic for decades.

Vascular surgery is a dynamic and evolving field – new technologies are constantly emerging and changing how we practice, making every day unique and exciting. Both the challenges and rewards of a career in vascular surgery are great.

This page is intended as a road map for vascular training, providing an outline of the educational and professional steps required to become a vascular surgeon. There are multiple paths to a career in vascular surgery – use this as a resource to explore those paths and help find which one is right for you.