FOR 2025 INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PHLEBOLOGY ELECTIONS

International Union of Phlebology (UIP) General Council elections for various positions will be held during 21st World Congress of the UIP (October 8-11, 2025, Buenos Aires, Argentina). The council will vote on new executive committee members and elections will be conducted along with 81 member societies.

We, members of "Phlebology Forum", have been nominated by our societies, with the expectation of to take roles in the upcoming election.

As candidates, we are:

A. Kursat Bozkurt (Turkey) - President Elect

Alvaro Orrego (Chile) - General Secretary

Fernando Vega Rasgado (Mexico) - Treasurer

Carlos Carvalho (Brazil) - Vice President

Athanasios Giannoukas (Greece) - Vice President

Tobias Hirsch ( Germany) - Vice president

Shoaib Padaria (India) - Vice president

Wassila Taha (Egypt) - Vice President

Gerardo Victoria (Panama) - Vice president

Kurosh Parsi (Australia) - Chair of Science Committee

Tomasz Urbanek (Poland) - Chair of Education⁠ Committee

Sriram Naranayan (Singapore) - Chair of Congress and Events

The vision of

"Phlebology Forum"

1. Advancing excellence in vein and lymphatic care

To improve excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of venous and lymphatic disorders as long as patient-centered care focusing on improving patient outcomes.

2. World Congresses & other scientific events

To make UIP World Congress as the most prestigious global phlebology gathering and organize other live or online meetings to increase the scientific dominance of UIP.

3. Improvement of UIP's financial situation

To correct UIP's financial deterioration immediately: Starting from 1960 France meeting, the total payment of the Countries to UIP except Istanbul was 109.030 USD. Turkish Society alone paid 2 times more than all UIP meetings following 2022 UIP Istanbul world Congress, which is 206.042 USD. That can be achieved with a critical calculation of incomes and expenses to survive! This is the main reason of the resignation of the UIP elected treasurer, Paul Thibault, on 07.06.2024. All candidates in this group are committed to prioritize the interests of UIP over private foundations or associations in this regard. The executive committee candidates have organized many national and international congresses for many years worldwide and have huge experience. We aim to bring UIP economically strong union provided a scientific, respectful relation with phlebology world and the related industry partners.

4. Global outreach and recognition of emerging phlebology societies

To foster collaboration among 81 member societies, ensuring that UIP's leadership reflects a diverse and inclusive perspective for addressing global challenges in phlebology.

5. Education and professional development

To elect committee members who are committed to providing access to high-quality education, training, and resources for current and future medical professionals in the field of phlebology. We aim to promote online learning platforms as webinars, case-based learning, online certification and UIP-endorsed fellowships.

6. Ethical and transparent governance

To ensure that elections and leadership structures are conducted with the highest ethical standards, transparency, and accountability.

7. International guidelines in venous and lymphatic disease

To lead International guidelines in venous and lymphatic disease as classification systems, diagnostic standards, treatment techniques, compression therapy, venous ulcer management, pelvic venous disorders and venous thromboembolism.

8. Research funding and collaboration with industry partners

To collaborate with companies like producing sclerosing agents, catheters, compression devices, ablation technologies, or phlebology imaging equipment to fund clinical trials that encourages innovation and evidence-based advancement.

Ahmet Kursat Bozkurt

PRESIDENT ELECT More Details

Alvaro Orrego

GENERAL SECRETARY More Details

Fernando Vega

TREASURER More Details

Carlos Alberto Martins Carvalho

VICE PRESIDENT More Details

Athanasios D. Giannoukas

VICE PRESIDENT More Details

Tobias Hirsch

VICE PRESIDENT More Details

Shoaib F Padaria

VICE PRESIDENT More Details

Wassila Taha

VICE PRESIDENT More Details

Gerardo Victoria

VICE PRESIDENT More Details

Kurosh Parsi

CHAIR OF SCIENCE COMMITTEE More Details

Tomasz Urbanek

CHAIR OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE More Details

Sriram Naranayan

CHAIR OF CONGRESS AND EVENT COMMITTEE More Details