Learn about the history, leadership and activities of the Polish Phlebological Society
PTF Chronicle
Most important events since 1991
1991
Establishment of the Polish Phlebological Society
PTF founding act signed by a group of specialist doctors
1992
First PTF scientific conference
Inaugural conference dedicated to venous disease diagnostics
1994
Joining the European Venous Forum
PTF becomes a member of the international phlebological organization
1996
First practical workshops
Organization of the first workshops on sclerotherapy techniques
1998
Establishment of scientific commission
Appointment of permanent commission for scientific research
2000
1st Phlebological Congress
First national phlebological congress with international guests
2003
Continuing education program
Launch of continuing education program for PTF members
2006
First PTF certificates
Award of first competency certificates in phlebology
2008
Cooperation with medical universities
Signing cooperation agreements with selected medical universities
2010
Organizational structure modernization
PTF reorganization according to new legal requirements
2011
First PTF webinar
Introduction of modern forms of online education
2012
International exchange program
Launch of exchange program with European societies
2014
"Phlebological Review" journal
Publication of the first issue of the official PTF journal
2016
E-learning platform
Launch of electronic education platform for members
2018
25th anniversary of PTF
Solemn celebration of 25 years of Society activity
2019
PTF grant program
Introduction of grant system for scientific research for members