Conferences, courses, seminars and training organized or sponsored by PTF
A comprehensive compendium of current theoretical knowledge enriched with years of practical experience, delivered as an online course (flexible access – log in at any time). Designed for physicians involved in varicose vein treatment. The course covers all aspects of planning and performing laser procedures, including difficulties, adverse effects, and complications. Created without AI tools – based on the knowledge and over a decade of experience of the authors, in both performing endovenous procedures and conducting hands-on training. Includes thirty chapters illustrated with diagrams, photos, and video. The course concludes with a knowledge test. Upon completion, an optional next stage is available – individual practical training, including exercises on phantoms and assisting in endovenous procedures. Accreditation: Silesian Medical Chamber in Katowice, 14 educational points. Entity registered in the registry of continuing professional development providers for physicians under number 55-000165-001-0001. Registration via: appliedphlebology.pl
The “Zakrzepica 2026” (Thrombosis 2026) conference, held on the occasion of World Thrombosis Day, will take place on 10 October 2026 at the Sound Garden Hotel in Warsaw. The event is held under the patronage of the Polish Phlebological Society (PTF). Organiser: Medycyna Praktyczna. The programme comprises four lecture sessions with panel discussions (9:40–17:05). Topics include current standards in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism, a diagnostic algorithm for deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, the role of D-dimer, choosing an anticoagulant (DOAC, LMWH, VKA), treatment of acute pulmonary embolism and catheter-directed therapies, extended treatment after a first VTE episode and VTE recurrence, VTE in cancer patients, factor XI/XIa inhibitors, antiphospholipid syndrome, and complications after pulmonary embolism, including chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. Speakers include Prof. Piotr Pruszczyk, Prof. Anetta Undas, Prof. Jerzy Windyga, Prof. Tomasz Urbanek, Prof. Zbigniew Krasiński and Prof. Piotr Terlecki. The programme is not final and may change. On-site participation is free of charge – registration is required, places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Online participation costs PLN 170 and includes the live stream on 10 October. All participants will have access to the recordings on the conference website for one year after the event. So far, 252 on-site and 53 online participants have registered (as of 10 September 2026). Educational credits: 14 points. Conference office: Medycyna Praktyczna – Training Department, Cholerzyn 445, 32-060 Liszki, Poland, e-mail: konferencje@mp.pl, tel. +48 12 293 40 04. Registration and details: https://www.mp.pl/konferencje/zakrzepica/2026/
The XIII International Conference "Aesthetic Phlebology" will take place on October 16–18, 2026 at Novotel Poznań Centrum. Scientific patronage and supervision: Polish Society of Phlebology (PTF). Logistic and scientific organizer: Termedia Publishing House. Media patronage: Phlebological Review. The conference brings together leading specialists in aesthetic phlebology from Poland and abroad. Over three days, attendees will discuss the latest techniques for treating lower-limb venous disease, including minimally invasive methods, laser therapy, sclerotherapy and aesthetic aspects of treatment. Educational points: the conference is being submitted to the continuing medical education registry – the exact number of points will be announced after review by the relevant medical chamber. Certificates: issued in digital form only, available on the participant's account on the Termedia portal. Registration and details: termedia.pl
We cordially invite you to participate in the XV Jubilee Congress of the Polish Society of Vascular Surgery, which will take place on November 12-14, 2026 in Poznań. This special event will be an opportunity to exchange experiences and learn about the latest achievements in the field of vascular surgery.
The second edition of the Endovascular Angiology in Cracow (Krakowska Angiologia Endowaskularna) – Live Case conference will take place on 4–5 December 2026 at the Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology in Kraków, Poland (ul. M. Konopnickiej 26). The event is held under the patronage of the Polish Phlebological Society (PTF), the Polish Society of Angiology (PTA) and the Jagiellonian University Medical College in Kraków. Scientific director: Prof. Paweł Maga, MD, PhD. Organisers: Fundacja ANGIOFOUND, the Department of Angiology of the University Hospital in Kraków, and Medycyna Praktyczna. Partners: University Hospital in Kraków, Centrum Medyczne Ultramed. The conference is addressed to angiologists, vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, cardiologists and physicians of other specialties with an interest in vascular diseases, endovascular procedures and the related pharmacological treatment. This year's topics cover endovascular procedures in peripheral arteries and in the venous system. The highlight of the conference is live-transmitted endovascular procedures performed by experienced specialists. During each procedure, participants can ask questions, comment and discuss with the operator and a panel of experts. Fees (payment by 16 November 2026 / from 17 November 2026): physicians who are PTF or PTA members with the 2026 membership fee paid: PLN 500 / PLN 540; other physicians: PLN 900 / PLN 940; nurses, medical technicians, physiotherapists and paramedics: PLN 500 / PLN 440; online participation: PLN 740 / PLN 780. Students and residents in angiology or vascular surgery: free of charge, places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. On-site participants will have access to the recordings on the conference website for one year after the event. Online participation includes the live stream on 4–5 December and access to the recordings for one year after the conference. Conference office: Medycyna Praktyczna – Training Department, Cholerzyn 445, 32-060 Liszki, Poland, e-mail: konferencje@mp.pl, tel. +48 12 293 40 04. Registration and details: https://www.mp.pl/konferencje/krakowska-angiologia-endowaskularna/2026/