UCSF Vascular Surgery Fellowship (ACGME)

The UCSF Vascular Surgery Fellowship is a two-year, ACGME-approved program with one fellow per year.  The program provides comprehensive clinical training in the management of vascular disorders and is dedicated to the development of future leaders in vascular surgery.  Both years are spent on the vascular surgery service and clinical rotations provide extensive treatment, and non-invasive diagnosis.

Conferences and Education

Vascular Fellows

Vascular fellows are exposed to approximately 1000 cases performed annually at the UCSF Medical Center, including complex cerebrovascular, thoracoabdominal aortic, visceral, renal, and lower extremity procedures using both open surgical and endovascular techniques.  State-of-the-art facilities include a recently-opened endovascular suite in the operating room.

A variety of weekly clinical conferences provide additional didactic educational experience and fellows are encouraged to pursue faculty-mentored research projects and to present at regional and national meetings.

How to Apply

Eligibility

The UCSF Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program selects eligible applicants on the basis of their preparedness and ability to benefit from the program in which they are appointed. Aptitude, academic credentials, personal characteristics such as motivation and integrity, and ability to communicate are considered in the selection.

To be eligible for the UCSF Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program, applicants must qualify for a full, unrestricted California medical license and have completed an ACGME-accredited General Surgery residency by the date of starting the program.

Required Documents and Information

We participate in the National Resident Matching Program and the AAMC Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS®). Please visits the NRMP and ERAS®  websites at http://www.nrmp.org/ or call toll free (866) 653-6767 for further information.

Applicants must apply online through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS®)

Applications are considered complete once the following documents are received through ERAS:

• ERAS electronic Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Personal Statement
• Medical School Transcript(s)
• MSPE/Dean’s Letter
• Three Letters of Recommendation (one from General Surgery Residency Program Director or Department Chair)
• Official Transcripts from NBME with all USMLE Scores
• ABSITE Scores

Students and graduates from international medical schools must also provide the following:

• Verification of Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification (provided through ERAS)
• Verification of ECFMG J-1 visa status
• Verification of United States residency status (permanent resident, naturalized citizen, etc.)
• Copy of valid (unexpired) Medical Board of California Authorization Letter

Please note we will not accept any additional supporting documents by mail or email.

Applicants must register with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) website for the matching process.

IMPORTANT: Match Calendars

Selection Process

The review process follows a holistic approach that considers multiple factors, including academic performance, clinical experience, research involvement, professionalism, leadership, and letters of recommendation. Protected categories (race, gender, sex, etc.) or proxies are not used at any stage.

In accordance with Federal and State law and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, health, or disability. For detailed information, please visit the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination.

1. The PD and selection committee review applications.
2. Qualified applicants are invited for an interview.
3. Applicants who are invited for an interview are informed, in writing or by electronic means, of the terms, conditions, and benefits of their appointment, including: financial support; vacations; parental, sick, and other leaves of absence; professional liability, hospitalization, health, disability and other insurance provided for the vascular surgery residents and their families; and the conditions under which call rooms, meals, laundry services, or their equivalents are provided.
4. Applicants are interviewed by the PD and faculty members.
5. The PD and the Vascular Surgery Faculty establish the rank order of the applicants, which is submitted to the NRMP.
6. Upon matching, the PD informs the matched applicant in writing of their acceptance as a vascular surgery fellow.
7. The Department of Surgery informs the matched applicant in writing of their appointment as a sixth-year resident in the Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program, outlining appointment dates, stipend level, and salary.
8. In cases where the program does not fill a position through the match, vascular surgery fellows may be appointed subsequently to unfilled positions from the pool of unmatched applicants, or other sources, provided those individuals meet institutional standards.

Important Dates

• ERAS Application Deadline - December 31, 2024
• Program Interviews - March 7, 2025
• Rank List Certification Deadline - April 16, 2025
• Match - April 30, 2025

For questions, please contact:

Stacey Ma
Education Program Administrator
400 Parnassus Avenue, Suite A-581, Box 0222
San Francisco, CA 94143
Phone: 415-353-4359
Fax: 415-353-4370
Email: [email protected]

Matt Kuhn
Administrative Assistant
400 Parnassus Avenue, Suite A-581, Box 0222
San Francisco, CA 94143
Phone: 415-353-4358
Fax: 415-353-4370
Email. [email protected]