Academy Committee – Aortic Fellowship Lead

Job description- Academy Committee

ESVS Academy: Developing world-class, innovative and interactive training for vascular surgeons.

The ESVS Academy represents the educational branch of the Society and was born in 2018. It delivers CME-accredited online and onsite educational workshops and courses to vascular surgeons across all skill levels. All of our activities are split into Pathways (aortic, carotid, peripheral arterial disease, venous, dialysis, diagnostic, professional development & academic and vascular medicine). The Academy Committee has eleven members including the Chair, eight Pathway Leads (running each Pathway), a Training Team Co-ordinator and a representative of the European Vascular Surgeons in Training (EVST). The Committee is also supported by a full-time Project Manager, based at the head office in Bordeaux.

The Academy team, from all over Europe, meet regularly online (monthly usually) to discuss the activities under the Academy umbrella, with 2 face-to-face meetings, normally in November and spring.

The Academy is opening a new position for a Fellowship Programme Lead, within the framework of the development of a new Aortic Fellowship Programme.

ESVS Aortic Fellowship Programme: The ESVS Aortic Fellowship is a training programme enabling vascular surgeons and/or vascular surgeon trainees to learn skills that the ESVS identifies as the core necessary competencies to successfully treat basic, moderate or advanced aortic diseases. This 2-year programme will see participants follow 7 face-to-face training workshops or “modules” in various European cities, as well as 6 online workshops and a two-week placement in a high-volume aortic centre. The first Fellowship Programme is due to open in September 2024. The first Fellowship award ceremony will be held at the ESVS Annual Meeting in Belgrade in September 2026.

What is expected from you?

The Fellowship Lead is responsible for the successful delivery of the Fellowship Programme.  Initial programme planning has started, and now we are seeking someone to take leadership of it, to oversee its planning, organisation and management.  You will be responsible for developing, organising and coordinating workshops (with support from the Project Manager), including coordinating with local workshop convenors, with high-volume aortic centres, with industry partners and participants. We are looking for someone with experience in this field and the drive and enthusiasm to produce a dynamic and engaging programme, as well as to improve already established, high quality content. Your expertise is also crucial, at the regular, mostly online, Academy meetings. The mandate is due to start in June 2024.

What can you expect?

• Network with similarly enthusiastic colleagues, industry and other experts in this field.
• Improve visibility among more than 3000 ESVS members and other colleagues considering ESVS as a leading vascular society.
• Gain and develop experience in organising educational events, creating CME applications, budgets and working to deadlines.

A committee member’s term lasts for 3 years and can be extended once, for three more years. More about the Society’s governance and bye-laws can be found here.

Duties of the Aortic Fellowship Lead include, but are not limited to:

• Participating in the Academy’s work by attending all Academy meetings.
• Participating in the selection of candidates for the Fellowship Programme (July 2024 for the first round).
• Leading a group of Fellowship participants from the beginning to the end of the Fellowship Programme.
• Monitoring their participation in workshops.
• Organising a regular online educational exchange meeting between Fellows and guests, i.e. exchanges of experiences and hosting of other experts from the aortic field.
• Collecting feedback and participating in improving the programme.

What do you need?

Candidates will:

• Have an active ESVS European membership in good standing.
• Have accomplished experience in treating patients with aortic diseases.
• Have experience in mentoring, education and hosting meetings.
• Be well-organised and have enough time in their daily practice to devote to this position.
• Work on a voluntary basis.
• Be fluent in English.
• Commit to performing the tasks required by the Committee within given deadlines.
• Respect the ESVS vision, mission and procedures.
• Be available to travel within Europe for Committee meetings and the ESVS Annual Meeting where the Fellowship Award Ceremony will take place.

How do you get involved?

1. Complete the online ESVS application form and attach your CV
2. Deadline for applications is 30^th April 2024
3. Applications are reviewed and shortlisted by the Academy Chair
4. Interviews and voting in May 2024 (date tbc, but likely 30th/31st May).
5. Outcome to be communicated within one week of the interview.
6. Start date: June 2024

The ESVS is an inclusive organisation, which values and seeks out a diverse membership pool, promotes inclusion among members. We embrace all differences and foster respect and a sense of belonging. We  believe that diversity enriches our perspectives, improves our performance and makes everyone feel safe and valued.

Applications for this position are now closed.