About the WUIP
The World Union of International Phlebolymphology (WUIP) is an international organisation representing phlebology societies aiming to improve the standards of education, research and healthcare in the management of venous and lymphatic disorders and to provide a platform for scientific exchange and dialogue amongst its members and the wider community.
The WUIP aims to strengthen collaboration and foster harmony between its member societies to achieve a higher standard of healthcare, education, training and scientific research in phlebology.
The core values of the WUIP include promotion of organisational transparency, encouraging member accountability and practising objectivity.
The Aims of the WUIP
The WUIP aims to achieve its objectives by advancing:
- awareness, skills and the exchange of knowledge and experience in the field of phlebology;
- teaching and education as well as training and continuing medical education;
- consensus on all aspects of phlebology;
- scientific research and academic initiatives in phlebology;
- healthcare standards in the management of patients with venous and lymphatic disorders;
- encourages formation of phlebology societies especially in countries where the field needs further development;
- collaboration between the societies or associations, either existing or to be created, which have a special interest in phlebology.
WUIP Newsletter
- Speakers corner: Articles written by prominent and upcoming Phlebologists and other specialists
- WUIP Past, Present and Future: Submitted articles about our Member Societies
- Highlighted Articles and new articles published in the WUIP Official Journal: Phlebology
- Events Calendar: Information on upcoming Phlebology Congresses and Events
- Events with the Auspices of the WUIP
- Updates and information on the upcoming WUIP World Congreses.
- Other exciting news and information
Get Engaged
The Engagement Working Group (EWG) is a group of young health professionals interested in phlebology who provide educational support and advocacy for health professionals new to phlebology. If you have a project that you would like the WUIP to consider, you can find more information here.
Enjoy the Website
The WUIP Website is your place to learn all about the WUIP and its activities. If there is something that you would like to see on the website, please feel free to let us know.
Pictures
The website contains a vast gallery of photos and images from its previous World Congress, Chapter Meetings and events. Much of the gallery is made up of photos sent in by those who have attended those meetings. If you have any photos from previous meetings that you would like to share with us, you can send these to use using the email address photos@uipmail.org