Preceptorship Program
A personalized clinical preceptorship program designed to support physicians in developing, expanding, and optimizing a modern venous practice through real-world, hands-on training and expert mentorship.
A personalized clinical preceptorship program designed to support physicians in developing, expanding, and optimizing a modern venous practice through real-world, hands-on training and expert mentorship.
Program Highlight
Program Overview
As venous medicine continues to evolve toward minimally invasive, outpatient-based care, physicians increasingly require not only procedural knowledge but also practical experience in clinical workflows and practice management.
This preceptorship program addresses that need by offering a customized training experience tailored to each physician’s professional goals. Through direct clinical exposure, mentorship, and operational guidance, participants gain a comprehensive understanding of both venous procedures and the structure of a successful vein practice, enhancing their ability to deliver high-quality patient care.
Program Objective
To provide physicians with individualized clinical training and practice development strategies, enabling them to establish or expand a venous practice aligned with modern standards of care.
Target Audience
This program is designed for:
- Physicians seeking to start a venous practice
- Physicians expanding into venous disease management
- General practitioners and specialists interested in phlebology
Healthcare professionals aiming to integrate minimally invasive venous treatments
Curriculum Overview
The preceptorship program is structured as a customized, practice-oriented educational experience, combining clinical observation, hands-on exposure, and operational training.
Clinical Training Experience
Participants engage in real-world clinical environments, observing and participating in:
- Patient evaluation and venous diagnosis
- Ultrasound-guided venous mapping
- Minimally invasive venous procedures
- Treatment planning and follow-up care
Practice Development & Management
The program also provides insight into:
- Clinical workflow optimization
- Patient management protocols
- Operational setup of a vein center
- Implementation of evidence-based standards
Program Modalities
Visiting Preceptorship (Chile)
Participants may complete a two-week immersion at a high-volume vein center in Santiago, Chile, where they observe and participate in patient care under expert supervision.Â
In-House Preceptorship (On-Site Training)
A specialized team from the Institute of Vein Technology visits the participant’s clinic, providing hands-on training using real patients while optimizing clinical processes and operational efficiency.Â
This dual modality ensures flexibility and direct applicability to each participant’s clinical setting.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:
- Analyze and implement modern clinical workflows for venous practice
- Perform patient evaluation and treatment planning for venous disease
- Apply ultrasound-guided diagnostic techniques in clinical settings
- Integrate minimally invasive venous procedures into practice
- Develop efficient clinical and operational protocols for a vein center
- Improve patient outcomes through evidence-based approaches
Adapt international standards of venous care to local clinical environments
Key Skills Acquired
Participants will develop the ability to:
- Conduct comprehensive venous patient assessments
- Perform ultrasound-guided venous mapping
- Assist or perform minimally invasive venous procedures
- Optimize clinical workflows and patient pathways
- Implement operational strategies for vein practice development
- Manage real-world clinical cases
Improve efficiency in outpatient venous care
Dr. Alejandro G. Cabrera
MD, FAVLS, FSFPh.
Ana Carolina Bravo
RN, Instructor IVTWhy This Course Is Unique
This program offers a highly differentiated educational model focused on real clinical practice rather than simulated environments.
Key differentiators include:
- Customized training pathways tailored to each physician’s goals
- Direct exposure to real patients and clinical scenarios
- Integration of clinical practice and operational management
- Mentorship from experienced international faculty
- Application of proven models developed over more than 20 years of clinical experience
This approach ensures that participants gain not only knowledge but also the ability to apply it immediately in their own clinical setting.
Program Highlights
✔ Personalized clinical training tailored to individual goals
✔ Hands-on experience in real patient care environments
✔ Mentorship by international experts in venous medicine
✔ Integration of clinical practice and operational strategy
✔ Flexible program formats (on-site or international immersion)
✔ Focus on real-world application and practice development
Why Healthcare Professionals Choose This Program
Healthcare professionals choose this preceptorship because it offers a rare combination of clinical immersion, personalized mentorship, and practice development strategy.
Unlike traditional courses, this program allows physicians to:
- learn directly from real patient cases
- understand how a successful vein practice operates
- apply knowledge immediately within their own clinical environment
By combining hands-on experience, operational insight, and expert guidance, the program supports physicians in building sustainable, high-quality venous practices aligned with international standards.
Admissions Process
Personalized guidance from the very first contact.
At Institute of Vein Technology, we believe that excellence in training begins with proper academic guidance. That’s why our admissions process is not automatic. It is personalized, guided, and aligned with each student’s professional goals.
Enrollment Process
Step 1 · Interview Request
The process begins by requesting an interview with the Institute’s Director, Dr. Alejandro Cabrera, using the button available on our website.
When requesting the interview, the applicant must complete a form with their professional background, prior experience, and area of interest. This information allows us to understand their profile and prepare a meaningful academic discussion.
Step 2 · Interview with the Director
The interview plays a key role in the admissions process.
During this meeting, Dr. Alejandro Cabrera:
- reviews the applicant’s level of training and experience,
- discusses their professional goals and expectations,
- explains in detail the scope and practical applications of the selected course, and
- provides guidance on the program that best fits their level and objectives.
This step ensures that each participant enrolls in the most appropriate course, maximizing learning outcomes while maintaining the Institute’s high academic standards. The interview is essential to align the applicant’s expectations with the educational value provided by the Institute of Vein Technology, helping ensure a meaningful benefit for the student.
Step 3 · Acceptance Letter and Enrollment Terms
After the interview and once the application has been approved, the student will receive an email containing:
- their acceptance letter,
- the available payment or financing options, and
- a secure payment button to complete the enrollment.
After completing this step, the student will receive access credentials to the course’s academic materials, allowing them to prepare before the program begins.
Step 4 · Course Completion and Certification
- a physical certificate, and
- a digital certificate,
both sent directly to their email address.
These certificates confirm participation and successful completion of the program in accordance with the academic standards of the Institute of Vein Technology.
Enrollment Roadmap
A Process Designed for Your Success.
Our admissions process is designed to guide you from the very first contact, ensure a learning experience aligned with your professional goals, and maintain a high-level academic environment. Request your interview and begin your training in Phlebology with the Institute of Vein Technology.
