How to Apply

Vascular Surgery Integrated Residency Programs (0+5, 3+3)

Vascular surgery integrated tracks for trainees who match during medical school.

• Submit your application through AAMC's Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
• View progams listed on ERAS

Important Dates for 2010 Vascular Surgery Integrated Residency Applications

September Application Cycle
Applicants may begin applying to these programs as of September 1, 2009
ERAS does not set program application deadlines as the individual programs set the deadlines. Contact the residency programs directly for their deadlines.
Match Day is March 18, 2010

ACGME Residency Review Committee Meeting Schedule to Approve New Vascular Integrated Programs

• October 22-23, 2009
• February 18-19, 2010
• June 24-25, 2010
• October 28-30, 2010

Traditional Vascular Surgery Residency (Fellowship) Programs (4+2 ESP, 5+2)

 4+2 ESP track is available to residents in programs with ESP accreditation. 5+2 track is available for general surgery residents after 5 years of residency. 

• Submit your application through AAMC's Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
• View programs listed on ERAS

Important Dates for July 2011 Vascular Surgery Fellowship Applications 

• December Application Cycle
• Applicants may begin applying to these programs as of November 15, 2009
• ERAS does not set program application deadlines as the individual programs set the deadlines. Contact the fellowship programs directly for application process, deadlines, and position start dates.
• Match Day is May 19, 2010

Other Resources

• Fellowship and Residency Electronic Interactive Database (FREIDA)
• National Resident Matching Program
• Open Vascular Resident (Fellowship) Positions 
• Tips on Applying for Vascular Surgery Residency Programs - By Shivprasad Nikam, MD
• Choosing Vascular Surgery in Medical School - By Angela Kokkosis, MD 
• Frequently Asked Questions - Vascular Surgery Residency Application & Interview Process - The data in this FAQ was collected from vascular residents enrolled in vascular surgery programs in 2008-2009. It is intended to be used only as a resource to medical students and general surgery residents as they research, apply, and interview at vascular surgery residency programs. The data is not to be regarded as an endorsement or policy statement from the Society for Vascular Surgery.