Peter Gloviczki wanted to be a Professor of Surgery at just 6 years old and is an iconic and inspirational, award-winning vascular surgeon and magician. In this episode, Associate Prof Ramesh Tripathi (Queensland University, AU) meets with Emeritus Professor Peter Gloviczki (Mayo Clinic, US) for an insightful interview with the legendary vascular surgeon, as they look back at various aspects of his career to understand what helped shape his role as a physician. Hear them discuss aspects of his formative years including his education and training, his challenges, motivations and his stint as a famous Hungarian magician! They also look to the future and his role as Editor in Chief of the Journal of Vascular Surgery and discuss the latest issues surrounding diversity, inclusion and equality in vascular surgery, especially for women. Listen now for the latest episode from the vascularPODCAST series. Submit your questions/feedback via: [email protected]. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on the next episode @RadcliffeVASCU today! In this episode they discuss: [05.45] Differences in teaching styles: then and now [09.00] History of his training: Europe vs US [10.40] The man, the magic: where did the magic come from? [15.23] Why did he never specialise? To niche or not to niche in surgery. [18.35] Career challenges [20.25] Highlights of his presidency at SVS [23.44] How important is patient centred practice? [27.36] Gender diversity: issues in Vascular Surgery [35.27] His autobiography [38.25] His motivators Produced by Radcliffe Vascular. Sponsored by Medtronic.