Prof. Dr. Murat Aksoy graduated from Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1994, obtaining his medical doctorate degree. He then completed his General Surgery residency at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1999.In 2000, he began working as a specialist doctor at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery. Between 2004 and 2005, he further enhanced his knowledge and skills in vascular surgery by working at Henri Mondor Hospital, Department of Vascular and Endocrine Surgery in France for a year. After successfully passing the Higher Education Council exam, he was awarded the title of Associate Professor in 2006. He also passed the Board Examination organized by the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS-Vasc) in vascular surgery, obtaining a competency certificate. Prof. Dr. Murat Aksoy has played an active role in both national and international vascular surgery organizations. He has served as a Board Member, Treasurer, and General Secretary of the Phlebology Association. Additionally, he has held leadership roles within the European Association of Vascular Surgeons in Training, serving as a Board Member and General Secretary, as well as the European Vascular Surgeons in Training General Secretary. Furthermore, he has served as a Board Member of the European Society for Vascular Surgery and the International Society for Vascular Surgery, acting as the Eastern European Representative.