Become well-versed in advanced vascular procedures while training in our intensive Vascular Surgery Fellowship.
What Sets Us Apart?
Our fellows handle vascular surgeries from start to finish and have the potential to act as the primary surgeon in more than 500 cases per year. We involve our fellows in preoperative and postoperative evaluation and management as an operator or first assistant in the operating room in a large number of vascular procedures.
Gain clinical research, senior-level teaching and advanced training experience while spending much of your fellowship working with leading surgical experts in a hospital nationally recognized for its cardiology and heart surgery program.
Where you'll train
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, the primary teaching hospital for our medical school, is home to the area's only Level I trauma center, burn trauma unit and Nightingale Air Ambulance and to the region's premier heart program, ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News and World Report. Trainees work with full-time and community faculty while completing focused angiographic training in their first year and gaining extensive exposure in open and endovascular procedures on three independent services throughout their second year.
Sentara CarePlex Hospital
Sentara CarePlex Hospital is an acute care hospital and Certified Primary Stroke Center. The 224-bed hospital offers an eICU to monitor patients with modern equipment and software. Sentara CarePlex Hospital offers advanced surgical programs, emergency cardiac intervention and maternity care services. Its orthopedic hospital was the area's first medical center dedicated to orthopedic care. Our fellows take on senior-level responsibility during their four-month rotation at this teaching site.
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is a 160-bed acute care hospital that serves southern Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and northeastern North Carolina. Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, in partnership with Bon Secours Virginia, brings quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, award-winning patient safety initiatives, advanced technology and a patient-centered approach to care for patients. A Magnet medical center with more than 100 physicians and services offered, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital provides its communities with comprehensive healthcare.
See yourself in Hampton Roads
The Hampton Roads region is a vibrant community with 1.7 million residents scattered across nine cities and five counties in southeastern coastal Virginia.
Miles of waterfront, historical and cultural attractions, parks and outdoor recreation areas, lively nightlife, seasonal festivals and family-friendly entertainment make it clear that there's something for everyone here in Hampton Roads.
We know life happens, and we want you to be covered when it does. That's why we offer competitive benefits packages for our residents and fellows.
A supportive environment
Work-life balance is important during your fellowship, and we are committed to supporting our fellows throughout their time at our medical school. Through Wellness Works program, our residents and fellows receive the same wellness resources as our faculty and staff.
In addition, our Resident Wellness program for residents and fellows gives you access to support groups, after-hours counseling services, running clubs, leadership coaching and more.
