Dr. Webster: from the OR to online

At PVI 2025, Dr. Claire Webster explored a topic shaping modern vascular practice: the link between social media and vascular surgery.

With an average of 2 hours and 20 minutes spent daily on social platforms, she highlights how this time can become an opportunity to learn, connect and grow professionally. 

From foundational teaching points to rare and exceptional cases, she discusses what is appropriate to share online and how these exchanges can benefit a uniquely broad audience: experienced specialists, trainees and followers from around the world. 

She also points to the value of real-time updates on technological advances, while addressing essential safeguards such as copyright, anonymisation and respectful dialogue. 

Her closing reminder is clear though: digital interaction is powerful, but it will never replace direct human exchange. 

Hit play to explore how social media can responsibly support and elevate vascular practice.