The Course is open to MD's who have already completed their certified training programme in Vascular Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Radiology, Cardiology, Neuro-Radiology or those who have received the relative Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) in their respective country of origin.  Selection for admission will be on the basis of confirmation of eligibility criteria and on the curriculum vitae.

Since its constitution, the MET has made available the following number of positions:
-For the academic year 2001/2002: 2
-For the academic year 2002/2003: 3
-For the academic year 2003/2004: 3
-For the academic year 2004/2005: 4
-For the academic year 2005/2006: 3
-For the academic year 2006/2007: 2
-For the academic year 2007/2008: 5
-For the academic year 2008/2009: 4

The MET commences in October.  Application forms are usually available starting from June of each year.  For more information on the training programmes and for the application forms, interested candidates should please visit the website of the University of Milano-Bicocca at www.unimib.it or inquire directly to the Scientific Secretariat, co-ordination and administration office:

Department of Surgical Sciences
Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca
c/o: Vascular Surgery Unit, 10th Floor, Sector B, San Gerardo University Hospital
Via G.B. Pergolesi, 33 – 20052 Monza (MB) - Italy
Tel:+39.039.367021– Fax: +39.039.2301454
e-mail: segreteriachirurgiavascolare@unimib.it web site: www.unimib.it

The registration fee is Euro 12,000.00 which also includes an insurance coverage.  Participants eligible may take advantage of eventual scholarships made available to cover part of or the total fee.  Accommodation and meals can be provided at budget prices.

The names of the participants are posted on the Board of the University Milano-Bicocca, as well as on the Board of the Organizing Secretariat of the MET.

For ISVS Members, please contact:

Pauline T. Mayer, ISVS Executive Director:  www.isvs.com,  e-mail: isvs@isvs.com