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 organisation
1996
First practical workshops
Organisation 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 programme
Launch of the continuing education programme for PTF members
2006
First PTF certificates
Award of the first competence certificates in phlebology
2008
Cooperation with medical universities
Signing cooperation agreements with selected medical universities
2010
Organisational structure modernisation
PTF reorganisation according to new legal requirements
2011
First PTF webinar
Introduction of modern forms of online education
2012
International exchange programme
Launch of an exchange programme 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 programme
Introduction of grant system for scientific research for members