McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program
Vascular surgery - integrated - Chicago, IL | ACGME Code: 4511621001 | NRMP Code: 2247451C0
The Northwestern Vascular Surgery Integrated Residency Program is a seven-year program that was established in 2009, providing a comprehensive training experience for aspiring vascular surgeons. The program includes five clinical years and two mentored research years, focusing on basic science/transitional research, health services/outcomes research, or biomedical engineering.
Key highlights of the program: - Offers both 5+2 and 0+5 vascular training programs. - Provides a robust group of physician extenders to support residency learning. - Faculty have strong academic profiles and participate in education. - Exposes residents to complex vascular cases, helping in academic development. - Graded independence model for increased responsibility as residents progress. - Applicants must have a medical degree from an accredited school.
The curriculum primarily involves core general surgery training for three years, vascular surgery rotations, and dedicated endovascular and open vascular surgery education in the last two years. The program exposes residents to a variety of clinical settings, including Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Jesse Brown VA Hospital, and Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital.
The application process includes submitting a completed AAMC-NRMP application for Vascular Surgery Residency, a letter from the medical school dean's office, USMLE scores, medical school transcript, and two letters of reference from vascular surgery faculty members. Selected applicants receive invitations for formal, virtual interviews.
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, located in Chicago, offers diverse clinical experiences and world-class education. The training provided aims to prepare residents for successful careers in vascular surgery.
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