Vascular Surgery Fellowship

As a fellow at Michigan, you’ll learn from internationally recognized surgeons and researchers with interests that span the spectrum of vascular surgery, providing unique exposure to all facets of our specialty.

Mission & Goals

After completing the Vascular Surgery Fellowship program at Michigan Medicine, fellows will be well-prepared to seek a competitive position in academic surgery.

Our program offers:

• Extensive experience in both open and endovascular cases, with an almost equal distribution of volume.
• Three diverse clinical training hubs. The VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System offers experience with routine vascular surgery. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital provides a high-volume community surgery setting. Michigan Medicine is a large academic medical center drawing diverse and complex cases from around the country and the world.
• Exposure to all elements of vascular surgery. Our 9 operating surgeons provide expertise in all aspects of the specialty, from common vascular procedures to specialized practices such as advanced endovascular procedures, advanced open reconstruction of the thoracic and abdominal aorta and visceral branches, complex cerebrovascular reconstructions, thoracic outlet syndrome decompressions, and pediatric vascular procedures
• A record of exceptional outcomes, including graduate placements in competitive positions.

Highlights include:

• A multidisciplinary approach to peripheral vascular, aortic, and venous disease.
• Exposure to all aspects of vascular surgery, including more niche interests.
• Access to one of the nation’s best cardiovascular centers, the Frankel Cardiovascular Center, a 425,000-square-foot, $215 million facility with a 24-bed surgical post-procedure ICU, 24 vascular general/moderate care beds, and 11 dedicated cardiothoracic and vascular ORs.

The Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program is structured to help you build a solid clinical foundation as you advance to progressive independence in the specialty.

During the first year, the fellow will spend 5 months on vascular at the Michigan Medicine Frankel Cardiovascular Center (CVC), 3 months on endovascular, 1 month on vascular at the Veterans Administration, 1 month on an off-site rotation and 1 month on the diagnostic vascular unit. During the second year, the fellow will spend 5 months on vascular at the Michigan Medicine Frankel Cardiovascular Center (CVC), 3 months on endovascular, 1 month on vascular at the Michigan Medicine Frankel Cardiovascular Center (CVC), 1 month on an off-site rotation and 1 month on vascular at the Veterans Administration.

Highlights include:

• Access to the Section of Vascular Surgery’s robust research enterprise, including the endowed 4,900-square-foot Conrad Jobst Labs, where researchers from across the section share knowledge and central resources to accelerate discovery. Fellows have opportunities to participate in clinical and translational research, as well as trial-based studies, and benefit from an individualized approach to mentoring.
• Department of Surgery research communities, such as the Center for Healthcare Outcomes & Policy, which offers opportunities for conducting outcomes research. Additional research communities include the Center for Basic and Translational Science and the Center for Surgical Training and Research.
• Bimonthly teaching conferences attended by faculty, fellows, General Surgery residents, and colleagues from the departments of Radiology and Internal Medicine. These conferences draw on curriculum developed through an NIH-sponsored program in academic vascular medicine.

The University of Michigan offers highly competitive salaries and tremendous benefits to our residents/fellows. An overview of salary, benefits and employment eligibility is available on the GME Office website, under “Prospective Residents/Fellows”.