Table 2:

Timeline for training in vascular surgery.

Training						Exam	Vascular surgeon
1st year	2nd year	3rd year	4th year	5th year	6th year
Common trunk		Special training (vascular surgery)					Further specialization
					Preparation for final exam (DGG/BDC)		Fellow of the European Board of Vascular Surgery
Ultrasound course (DEGUM/DGG)
Basic class (VI)				Masterclass (VI)			Courses for specialists (DGG/VI)
	Vascular access, open/endovascular surgery (VI/DGG)
			European vascular course				European vascular course
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