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Methods: Twenty vascular trainees and specialists were shown an instructional video on creating a pAVF in a dedicated flow model and then randomized to a study or control group. The procedure was divided into five clearly defined steps. Two observers rated the performance on each step, and the time to perform the exercise was recorded. The study group participants underwent supervised hands-on training on the model before performing a second rated pAVF creation. All participants subsequently completed a feedback questionnaire. Results: After supervised simulation training, the study groups participants increased their mean performance rating from 2.2 \u00b1 0.9 to 3.2 \u00b1 0.7. A mean of 3.8 \u00b1 0.8 procedure steps was accomplished independently (control group 2.1 \u00b1 1.4; p &lt; 0.05). The time taken to perform the procedure was 15.6 \u00b1 3.8 min in the study group (control group 27.2 \u00b1 7.3, p &lt; 0.05). The participants with previous experience in ultrasound-guided vascular procedures (n = 5) achieved higher overall mean scores 3.0 \u00b1 0.8 and accomplished more steps without assistance (2.0 \u00b1 1.0) during the simulation training compared to their inexperienced peers (1.5 \u00b1 0.3 and 0.8 \u00b1 0.4, respectively). The feedback questionnaire revealed that the study group participants strongly agreed (n = 7) or agreed (n = 3) that training on the simulation model improved their skills regarding catheter handling. Conclusions: The study group participants increased their overall performance after training on the simulator. More experienced attendees performed better from the beginning, indicating the model to be lifelike and a potential skill assessment tool. Simulation training for pAVF creation using a lifelike model may be an intermediate step between acquiring ultrasound and theoretical pAVF skills and procedure guidance in theatre. 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