The status of vascular surgery in the UK: vascular surgical training in the UK

The past few years have seen a fragmentation of General Surgery into the four main areas of Upper GI, Lower GI, Breast/Endocrine and Vascular Surgery. Within this confederation of specialist interests, Vascular Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland remains a major component of General Surgery and the majority of surgeons continue to work as General Surgeons with a Vascular Interest. Core training in General Surgery during SpR years 1-3 remains...