University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program
Vascular surgery - integrated - Miami, FL | ACGME Code: 4511100032 | NRMP Code: 1104451C0
The University of Miami/Jackson Health System offers a Vascular Surgery - Integrated Residency program that is the only vascular surgery training program in South Florida. The program aims to train the next generation of vascular surgeons and medical leaders through evidence-based practice and superior surgical skill-building.
Key Program Features: - Trainees will have exposure to the entire spectrum of arterial and venous disease, including non-operative care, vascular medicine, open surgical, and endovascular therapy. - Rotating at a referral center offers diverse exposure to various procedures such as aortic dissection, aortoiliac and infrainguinal occlusive disease, and more. - Residents will participate in outpatient clinics, pre-operative, and post-operative care of vascular surgery patients under faculty supervision. - Emphasis on research in vascular surgery and advancing trainees' academic careers. - The program supports diversity, equality, and inclusivity.
Program Director: Dr. Arash Bornak, MD, FACS - Also serves as the Director of Vascular Surgery - Integrated Residency and Fellowship Programs.
Fast Facts: - Accreditation: Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education - Number of Residents per Year: 1 - Duration of Residency: 5 years
Faculty: - Dr. Arash Bornak, MD, FACS - Dr. Zhao-Jun Liu, MD, PhD - Dr. Roberto I. Vazquez-Padron, PhD - Dr. Omaida C. Velazquez, MD, FACS
This program offers a unique and dynamic educational environment with a focus on training the future leaders in vascular surgery.
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