Dear Colleagues, Friends, and Members of the Vein University Community,
As we close the year 2025, it is a privilege to reflect on the remarkable academic, educational, and community achievements of Vein & Lymphatic University (Vein University – VLU). This year represented a period of consolidation, expansion, and global engagement, reinforcing our mission to advance excellence in venous and lymphatic education worldwide.
Academic and Educational Activity
Throughout 2025, Vein University maintained a strong commitment to continuous medical education, offering high-level content across multiple platforms. Our educational focus included foam sclerotherapy, cyanoacrylate ablation, duplex ultrasound, pelvic venous disease, venous ulcer management, and patient-centered venous care.
A major milestone was the launch of the Vein University Grand Rounds Podcast, introduced mid-year as a recurring educational forum. This initiative provided regular case-based discussions with international experts, emphasizing real-world decision-making, complication management, and evolving techniques in venous and lymphatic disease.
In parallel, Vein University continued to promote live educational sessions and webinars (primarily via Zoom), supporting interactive learning and global participation. These meetings strengthened international collaboration and facilitated direct dialogue between faculty and participants.
Major Milestones of 2025
– Guadalajara Humanitarian Session — A landmark outreach initiative providing hands-on venous care and training to underserved communities, demonstrating VLU’s commitment to global health impact.
– Vein University Training Camp — This highly successful program featured advanced hands-on education for international doctors. For 2026, two sessions (January and September) are already fully booked, each with 15 positions reserved for doctors worldwide, reflecting the high global demand for structured, high-quality venous training.
Training Programs and International Presence
Vein University expanded its hands-on and advanced training programs, with significant activity linked to:
– Advanced Vein & Lymphatic Academy training courses
– International educational initiatives in Latin America
– Strong engagement with global venous meetings and symposia
These programs reached full capacity, highlighting the growing demand for structured, high-level venous education under the Vein University model.
Publications and Knowledge Dissemination
During 2025, Vein University continued publication of the VLU Voices Newsletter, releasing multiple issues across the year. These editions highlighted:
– Advances in venous and lymphatic therapies
– Research updates and clinical trials
– Expert opinions and editorial perspectives
– Coverage of major international venous meetings
This consistent academic output strengthened Vein University’s role as a trusted educational voice in phlebology and lymphology.
Digital and Social Media Growth
Vein University experienced significant growth in digital presence during 2025:
– Expansion of the global community across Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook
– Educational reels, clinical tips, meeting announcements, and training promotions shared regularly
– Achievement of a major milestone with over 2,500 members on LinkedIn
Social media became an increasingly effective channel for disseminating concise educational content and promoting academic engagement.
Community, Faculty, and Leadership
2025 also marked a year of faculty expansion and recognition, welcoming new clinical advisors and highlighting the contributions of international leaders in venous medicine. The Vein University community continued to grow in diversity, experience, and academic depth.
Looking Ahead
As we move into 2026, Vein University remains committed to:
– Expanding structured educational programs
– Strengthening global academic partnerships
– Enhancing digital education and live learning experiences
– Upholding the highest standards of venous and lymphatic care education
On behalf of the entire leadership team, I extend my sincere gratitude to our faculty, collaborators, students, and supporters for making 2025 a year of meaningful progress and shared success.
With warmest regards and best wishes,
Lowell Kabnick, MD
Chancellor
Vein and Lymphatic University (Vein University)
Victor Canata, MD, PhD
President
Vein & Lymphatic University (Vein University)
Anil Hingorani
Kathleen Ozsvath
Kursat Bozkurt
Ruth Bush
Omar Esponda