Filiberto, Amanda, M.D.
Vascular Surgery Fellow
Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth
Residency: University of Florida in Gainesville, FL
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!
Singer, Emily, M.D.
Vascular Surgery Fellow
Medical School: UCLA
Residency: Ohio State University
Why UAB: I was drawn to UAB for fellowship training for the incredible case volume and diversity, including both “bread and butter” vascular surgery as well as complex open and endovascular work, particularly in the area of aortic reconstruction.
Williams, Calvin, D.O.
Vascular Surgery Fellow
Medical School: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Detroit Medical Center Sinai Grace Hospital in Detroit, MI
Why UAB: When selecting a fellowship, I was seeking a program that would best prepare me for the next step of my career after training. Within a few months of fellowship, I have realized that this program features not only a high case volume but also great case complexity that spans the full scope of Vascular Surgery from both open and endovascular standpoints.
Sickels, Angela, M.D.
Vascular Surgery Integrated Resident
Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University
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.
Johnson, Margaret, M.D.
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.
Blakeslee-Carter, Juliet, M.D.
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.
Motyl, Claire, M.D.
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.
Banks, Adam C., M.D.
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.
Chitwood, Joseph, M.D.
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.
Gonzalez-Sigler, Irina, M.D.
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.