Chairman

Jürg Schmidli, MD

Dr. Jürg Schmidli is a distinguished vascular surgeon from Switzerland, having earned his degree from the University of Zurich. Board-certified in general, vascular, and cardiac surgery, he also holds the esteemed position of Fellow of the European Board of Vascular Surgery. Dr. Schmidli further honed his expertise during a research fellowship at the Huntington Research Institutes in Pasadena, California.

He previously served as the Head of the largest vascular surgery service at Bern University Hospital, Switzerland, before retiring in 2022. Dr. Schmidli has dedicated significant attention to the treatment of various aortic pathologies, with a particular focus on dissections, aneurysms, and infections. Additionally, he is passionate about the training and education of upcoming vascular surgeons.

In recognition of his contributions to the field, Dr. Schmidli has held notable positions such as the President of the European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS) and the Chairman of its Education and Training Committee (ETC). He is an active member of the VASCULAR INTERNATIONAL Foundation and School and currently serves as the President of its executive board of trustees.