 Vascular Surgery Residency Training ProgramThe Section of Vascular Surgery at the University of Michigan offers a two-year Fellowship in Vascular Surgery. The Fellowship provides comprehensive clinical training and affords the Fellow the opportunity to develop investigative expertise involving cell and molecular biology in preparation for an academic position in Vascular Surgery. The two-year Fellowship includes clinical training divided between the surgical services at the University Hospital and the Ann Arbor Veterans Administration Medical Center as well as six months of catheter-based endovascular training. The Fellowship includes active participation in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of vascular disorders involving the arterial, venous and lymphatic systems. The spectrum of clinical procedures is broad and contains a substantial number of traditional cases, as well as a large volume of complex cases typical of the tertiary care referral practice at the University of Michigan. In-depth understanding of noninvasive examinations from the Diagnostic Vascular Unit and interpretive skills are essential components of the clinical rotations. Research opportunities within the Section are plentiful and target a host of important clinical and basic investigative topics. Biology of the vessel wall, the pathophysiology of aneurysms, genetic manipulation of the vasculature, angiogenesis, and the role of inflammatory-mediated-coagulation in vascular disease are ongoing areas of active faculty research. Structured experiences in related disciplines, including Biochemistry, Genetics, Pathology and Cell Biology, are available. Bimonthly Vascular Surgery teaching conferences are attended by Faculty, the Fellows, General Surgery Residents, as well as Faculty and Fellows from the Departments of Radiology and Internal Medicine. These conferences are typically focused on clinical management of patients and evolved from an NIH sponsored program in Academic Vascular Medicine. In addition, other conferences such as an Interdisciplinary Hypertension Conference and the general offerings of the Department of Surgery, including Grand Rounds, Morbidity and Mortality Conference, provide equally important educational opportunities. Candidates for the University of Michigan Vascular Surgery Fellowship must complete a full residency in General Surgery leading to American Board of Surgery certification or board eligibility at the time of application. One Fellow is selected every year after the completion of the formal application and interview process. Candidates for the Fellowship typically apply two years before entering the training program. Application forms are available from the Head of the Section of Vascular Surgery. For detailed program information please go to the Vascular Surgery website.
integrated vascular surgery residency programOur integrated vascular surgery residency program at the Univesity of Michigan dedicates 5 clinical years to progressive training in vascular and core general surgery leading to primary certification in vascular surgery. The fist two years includes pre/post-op evaluation, critical care/trauma, skin/soft tissue, abdomen, airway, laparoscopic and thoracic surgery curriculum, while the remaining three years include documented educational experiences in vascular surgery. There are a number of unique rotations which include hematology consult service, vascular medicine, stroke neurology, imaging interpretation including CT/MRI, cardiology consult service, venous disease management in our vein center, and the noninvasive vascular laboratory. Additional senior level electives include cardiac surgery, trauma/burn/acute care service, and an off-site elective month. The senior years (clinical years 4 and 5) include a dedicated experience in vascular interventions. Additionally, residents will have the opportunity to spend an additional "research year" in our Jobst research laboratory and/or clinical outcomes research between years 3 and 4. The trainee is exposed to all aspects of vascular surgery including open and endovascular interventions, in addition to a wide exposure of issues in vascular medicine. The total number of cases required by the RRC for the program is 500, with 200 being major vascular cases. Our required curriculum includes a clinical conference twice per month, monthly journal club, and a monthly basic science lecture series. Additionally, there is a twice weekly conference series aimed at the junior residents and medical students. Our program participates in a number of the general surgery teaching conferences and the weekly death and complications conference. Additional conferences include monthly laboratory conferences involving the Jobst research laboratory, a weekly vascular laboratory quality assurance conference, and a weekly VA teaching conference as well. How to Apply
Residents will begin their training on or about June 16.
CVC: University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center VA: Ann Arbor Veterans Administration Medical Center
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