PGY 1
Vascular Surgery Integrated Resident

Medical School: UAB Heersink School of Medicine

Why UAB: I chose UAB Vascular due to the incredible case volumes, case diversity, and various levels of complexities seen in the patient population. UAB Vascular serves a tremendous area that is heavily burdened by vascular pathologies providing an ideal training location. The mentorship at UAB Vascular is among the best in the country. The faculty at UAB personally invest in the education and training of the residents and fellows which becomes directly evident in the confidence they have in the surgeons they train. For these reasons, I believe UAB Vascular to be the optimal place to become a Vascular surgeon.

PGY 2
Vascular Surgery Integrated Resident

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Why UAB: I chose UAB for their high volume case load, large catchment area and referral base, and great mix of open surgery and complex endovascular procedures. The complexity of the patients allows trainees strong learning opportunities to prepare you for the challenges faced by an attending vascular surgeon.Lastly, the learning environment, research opportunities, and mentorship is top notch no matter your preferred career trajectory.

PGY 2
Vascular Surgery Integrated Resident

Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth

Why UAB: Excellence in the realms of clinical practice, research, and leadership development. From a clinical standpoint, the large catchment area and patient population we serve allows for a robust endovascular and open experience through the full breadth and depth of vascular surgery. There are no shortages of opportunities in research, from basic science to clinical outcomes, and this department is uniquely equipped to guide residents in developing skill sets in research that will be applicable in their practice. The faculty are highly invested in mentoring trainees to become leaders in the field. Finally, I can't say enough about how great my co-residents and fellows are. I am very lucky to work and learn alongside such a talented and supportive group.

PGY 3
Vascular Surgery Integrated Resident

Medical School: UAB Heersink School of Medicine

Why UAB: I chose UAB due to both the high volume and high complexity of the cases performed at this institution. The diversity of cases and high volume of both Endovascular and open surgical procedures are unmatched across the country.

PGY 3
Vascular Surgery Integrated Resident

Medical School: UAB Heersink School of Medicine

Why UAB: I chose UAB Vascular for the incredible variety of patients and cases that we see. From advanced endovascular interventions to complex open aortic procedures and everything in between, I am confident that this program will train me to become a well-rounded vascular surgeon. The case volume and training experience is one of the best and I am excited to be part of this team.

PGY 4
Vascular Surgery Integrated Resident

Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine

Why UAB: I chose UAB for two main reasons. First, because the training at UAB will prepare you to be any kind of vascular surgeon you want to be. We do an incredible volume of open aortic surgery, as well as complex endovascular procedures. We are very clinically busy and treat patients from all over the Southeast, and are supported in terms of research and academic initiatives at the same time.

PGY 5
Vascular Surgery Integrated Resident

Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk

Why UAB: I chose UAB Vascular for the excellent operative experience, mentorship, and research opportunities provided by the program. UAB has a legacy of academic and clinical excellence that faculty and residents work hard to uphold.

PGY 5
Vascular Surgery Integrated Resident

Medical School: McGovern Medical School

Why UAB: I chose UAB for the wide breadth of endovascular and open experience available. Additionally, the mentorship that the faculty at UAB provides is invaluable. Ultimately, I chose UAB because the training at UAB will provide me with the tools and experience to become a proficient, adaptable, and confident vascular surgeon.

PGY 6
Vascular Surgery Fellow

Medical School: University of Louisville

Why UAB: UAB offers the opportunity for surgical trainees to learn from leading experts in the field of Vascular Surgery. Additionally, the diversity of pathology seen is unmatched. This exposes trainees to a wide variety of interventions, both open and endovascular, which I believe will best prepare me for my future Vascular Surgery practice.

PGY 7
Vascular Surgery Fellow

Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth

Why UAB: I chose UAB for the breadth of operative experience, the culture, and the supportive mentors invested in training the next generation of leaders in vascular surgery. Also, training at a major academic institution in a Southeast city with beauty, class, art, a great food scene and golf is a major plus!