Vascular Surgery Residency
The Spectrum Health/Michigan State University Vascular Surgery Residency is a five year ACGME accredited residency program designed to train medical students who desire to become board-certified vascular surgeons. Residents work closely with the faculty mentors and are assisted by a team of clinical nurses, general surgery residents and physician assistants. A large case experience, clinical research and a new simulation center contribute to a well-rounded experience and the opportunity to become a well-rounded, proficient vascular surgery specialist.
The residents participate and help run weekly educational conferences. Clinical research participation is expected and supported by dedicated research coordinators.
The large clinical volume of both open and endovascular cases, world-class facilities and broad training experiences of the faculty insure the residents will graduate with the experience to be confident and competent vascular specialists.
PGY-1 Year
- Vascular surgery (including one block vascular lab): Four blocks
- Cardiology: One block
- Vascular lab: One block
- Plastics: One block
- Trauma: Two blocks
- General surgery: Three blocks
- Surgical critical care: One block
PGY-2 Year
- Vascular surgery: Five blocks
- Pediatric surgery: One block
- Trauma: One block
- General surgery: Three blocks
- Surgical critical care: One block
- Burn: One block
- Wound clinic: One block
PGY-3 Year
- Vascular surgery: Four blocks
- Trauma: Two blocks
- Quality and safety rotation: One block
- Surgical critical care: Three blocks
- Thoracic: One block
- Wound clinic: One block
- Vein clinic: One block
PGY-4 Year
- Vascular surgery: 11 blocks
- Thoracic surgery: One block
- Vein clinic: One block
PGY-5 Year
- Vascular surgery: 13 blocks
Research
For research support, the scholarly activity support team can assist you. The scholarly activity support team also offers biostatistics consultation, and poster preparation. Residents will be expected to submit their work for presentation at an institutional Research Day.
- USMLE Step 1 - 220+ or COMLEX Level 1- 400-600
- USMLE Step 2 or COMLEX Level 2 preferred by interview season
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Meet Our Faculty
Class of 2021
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Get to know our residents
Our residents are a diverse group from a variety of backgrounds with unique experiences and interests. We look forward to getting to know you as well!