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Medtronic

Venous University

2025-26
Are you interested in becoming a future expert in venous disease? Would you like to take part in a unique training opportunity?
Medtronic are proud to be working with our esteemed Faculty to deliver an exclusive training programme: Medtronic Venous University.
This excellent opportunity offers a selected few the chance to learn from renowned surgeons and specialists to become the next generation of venous experts.
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Meet the Venous University Faculty

The Medtronic Venous University Faculty includes:

Patrick Coughlin
Patrick Coughlin
Vascular Society Education Chair, Leeds Vascular Institute, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds
Taha Khan
Taha Khan
Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon, Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital, London
Manjit Gohel
Manjit Gohel
Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge

Discover the 25/26 training programme

Venous University is comprised of four separate topics, explored in four exclusive training events across the UK.

Module 1

Ultrasound skills to support venous interventions

29th & 30th October 2025, University of Leeds
Module 2

Iliofemoral disease management and stenting

14th & 15th January 2026, Guys & Thomas Hospital
Module 3

Chronic venous insufficiency management and intervention

25th & 26th March 2026, Hotel du Vin, Birmingham
Module 4

Venous service design, building service efficiency, and graduation

June 2026, London (exact dates TBC)

Class of 23/24

The 23/24 Venous University programme featured different modules, each tailored to different elements of the venous care pathway.

Watch each video and download the agendas to get a feel for the 
courses’ content and format.

Module 1: Ultrasound skills to support venous interventions

Download Agenda

Module 2: Iliofemoral disease management and stenting

Download Agenda

Module 3: Chronic venous insufficiency management and intervention

Download Agenda

Feedback from participants

“An amazing and well-designed course that was thoroughly enjoyable.”

“The talks were excellent — great Faculty.”

“Very useful and enjoyable.”

“The practical sessions were great.”

“The teaching Faculty were approachable and incredibly supportive.”

Looking for further insight into how attending Venous University could benefit you and your practice?

We asked participants of the 23/24 programme for their feedback.
Download the infographic

Interested in applying for the Class of 25/26?

See the Medtronic Venous University criteria

  • Later-stage trainees or fellows
  • First year consultants
  • Minimum competencies in the treatment of venous reflux exceeded
  • Exams completed or scheduled
  • Previous venous research contributions 
(e.g. named author, presented at national meeting, poster presentation, etc.)
  • Demonstrable interest in the ongoing treatment of venous disease (superficial and deep) as a future consultant
  • Able to secure study leave for all four dates

How to apply

If you meet the above criteria please apply via the link below. You will be asked to give an overview of your experience by way of a short questionnaire and upload your CV and covering letter.

The deadline for applications is Monday 1st September 2025.

If you meet the above criteria, please apply via the link below. Your application should include an up-to-date CV along with a cover letter outlining why you should be selected to take part in the Venous University training programme.

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 1st September 2025.

If you have any queries or would like to speak to a member of the team ahead of your application, please contact venousuniversity@medtronic.com.

We look forward to receiving your application.
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In the meantime, if you would like any further detail about the course please feel free to get in touch with any one of the team: venousuniversity@medtronic.com.

Disclaimer: Please note that application alone does not guarantee acceptance. Medtronic and the Faculty members will make the final decision on successful applications to this year’s training programme.