Directory analysis · 2026
Global vascular fellowship landscape
A live, source-led snapshot of the pathways documented by VascFellow. This report describes directory coverage and evidence completeness; it does not rank programmes or claim exhaustive global coverage.
Materially reviewed through 26 Aug 2026What the directory can currently support
Every published record includes a stable route, official source and verification date. No duplicate programme identities or missing primary source fields were identified in the current dataset.
Clinical focus coverage
Endovascular Surgery170 →General Vascular Surgery163 →Research, Trials and Innovation117 →Vascular Ultrasound and Diagnostics105 →Aortic Surgery37 →Peripheral Arterial Disease25 →Limb Salvage and Diabetic Foot11 →Venous Disease10 →Complex Aortic and Hybrid Surgery8 →Vascular Access8 →Vascular Medicine8 →Vascular Trauma6 →Lymphatic Disease5 →Carotid and Cerebrovascular Surgery3 →
Evidence gaps that matter
International eligibility, funding, deadlines and the exact level of clinical participation remain unevenly published. These fields are deliberately labelled as unconfirmed when an official source does not support a stronger statement.
- A programme’s existence does not prove that its current cycle is open.
- Institutional affiliation does not prove a named faculty relationship.
- Clinical exposure does not guarantee independent operating.
- Missing funding information is not treated as an unfunded programme.