Curriculum

The curriculum is based on Vscore and clinical experience. Your clinical training covers all areas of vascular surgery and you will assume increasing responsibility and autonomy for care pre-operatively, operatively, and post-operatively over the course of your residency.

Rotation Schedule

Block	PGY 1	PGY 2	PGY 3	PGY 4	PGY 5
1	General Surgery	General Surgery	Cardiothoracic Surgery	Vascular	Vascular
2	General Surgery	General Surgery	Trauma/Thoracic	Vascular	Vascular
3	General Surgery	General Surgery	Vascular	Vascular	Vascular
4	General Surgery	Night Float	Vascular	Vascular	Vascular
5	General Surgery	Night Float	Venous/Lab/Research	Vascular	Vascular
6	ER	Cardiology	Neuroendovascular	Vascular	Vascular
7	Urology	Vascular	Night Float	Vascular	Vascular
8	Vascular	SICU	GS/Vascular	Vascular	Vascular
9	SICU	SICU	Vascular	Vascular	Vascular
10	Night Float	Transplant	Vascular	Vascular	Vascular
11	Trauma	Vascular	Vascular	Vascular	Vascular
12	Burn	Vascular	Vascular	Venous/Lab/Research	Vascular

Education & Curriculum

Comprehensive, Longitudinal Training for Future Vascular Surgeons

Our Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency provides a robust, structured educational experience that blends didactic learning, technical skills development, multidisciplinary collaboration, and real-world operative planning. From intern year to graduation, residents engage in a diverse curriculum designed to prepare them for independent practice and lifelong learning.

Weekly Conferences

Dedicated Time for Learning, Collaboration, and Case-Based Discussion

We protect dedicated educational time each week to foster growth in clinical knowledge, surgical judgment, and patient-centered care.

Department of Surgery Morbidity & Mortality & Grand Rounds Conference

Wednesdays | 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Department-wide review of surgical cases, complications, and outcomes to promote safety, reflection, and continuous improvement.

Department of Surgery Grand Rounds Conference

Wednesdays | 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Department-wide review of a current surgical topic usually presented by invited expert speaker.

Vascular Surgery DMC Conference

Mondays | 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Vascular-specific conference reviewing upcoming operative cases, complications, literature, and current clinical challenges in collaboration with DMC Vascular Surgery

General Surgery Didactic Conference

Wednesdays | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM (PGY1-2)

Structured general surgery core curriculum for junior residents following the SCORE curriculum

Vascular Surgery Conference

Fridays | 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Resident-led presentations, case-based learning, and faculty-driven discussions focusing on vascular surgical topics, operative planning, and technical decision-making.

Monthly Conferences

Building Expertise Through Scholarship and Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Journal Club

Monthly | Venue and time varies

Critical discussion of recent vascular surgery literature with an emphasis on evidence-based practice.

Multidisciplinary Imaging Conference

Fridays | Last Friday of Each Month | 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Collaborative review of vascular imaging with faculty from Vascular Surgery, Radiology, and other specialties to enhance diagnostic interpretation and operative planning.

Technical Skills Development

Hands-On Courses Designed to Build Confidence & Competence

Our residents participate in procedural skills courses, simulation labs, and technical workshops throughout their training to ensure progressive development of operative skills. Below are some examples of courses our residents have / will participate in.

Year	Course	Timing
PGY1	Vascular Surgery Intern Boot Camp	Summer
PGY2	SVS CPVI Skills Course	Fall
PGY3	APEX (Advanced Practical Exposures in Vascular Surgery) Course	Summer
PGY4	ASSET (Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposure in Trauma) Course	Various

Simulation & Procedural Skills

Learning by Doing — Focused Technical Skills Training

Residents have hands-on opportunities to develop their operative skills through simulation-based training and procedural workshops tailored to their year of training. This includes weekly skills labs, cadaver-based vascular exposure workshops and industry supported device training sessions.

Preparing the Next Generation of Vascular Surgeons

Our comprehensive educational program ensures that graduates of our residency are well-prepared to lead in the evolving field of vascular surgery — combining technical mastery, evidence-based clinical care, and professional development.