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Vascular Surgery
Fellowship Training
The Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program at the University of
Arizona consists of a two-year program;both years are accredited
by the RRC. The first year is devoted primarily to research, with
some opportunities in endovascular surgery. The bulk of our research
effort has focused on the basic science area, although there is
ample opportunity to perform clinical research.
Our areas of specific interest include the biology of vascular
implants, endografts and stents, mechanisms of graft healing,
the study of vein graft stenosis and myointimal hyperplasia in
humans, and the possible improvement in prosthetic graft patency
conferred by autogenous vein patches and cuffs. We continue to
work with Ron Heimark, PhD, a well recognized basic scientist
in the areas of vascular biology, including endothelial cell transplantation,
smooth muscle cell function and the role of cadherins in vascular
biology.
The first year experience consists primarily of endovascular
training, vascular laboratory training and clinical and basic
science research.
The second year is primarily clinical, and predominantly involves
patient care activities at University Medical Center. The fellowship
is approved by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education
and the Residency Review Committee of the American Board of Surgery.
Our program was recently fully reaccredited for both years of
the fellowship.
The clinical year is a broad exposure to all aspects of arterial
and venous reconstructive surgery. We have strong interests in
limb salvage surgery, duplex surveillance of arterial reconstructions,
as well as a longstanding and continued interest in the mechanisms
of vein graft stenosis. We are actively involved in clinical trials
of Clopidogrel for peripheral PTA and stenting, thrombolysis for
acute DVT and are initiating a carotid stent program.
Our program offers the fellow an excellent opportunity for basic
science and clinical research, as well as a broad exposure to
all in major aspects of operative and non-operative management
of vascular disease, including arterial occlusive disease, aneurysmal
disease, and lymphatic and venous disorders. Our endovasculartherapy
program has rapidly expanded and provides full experience in peripheral
interventions, thrombolysis, stent grafts and this year, carotid
stenting. Our clinical fellow participates not only in the operative
treatment of patients, but also in their outpatient assessment
and management, which includes strong training in the non-invasive
assessment of patients in our accredited vascular laboratory.
Our program participates in the National Resident Matching Program
and the ERAS application service (www.aamc.org/audienceeras.htm).
In addition to the application, we also require three letters
of recommendation and a current curriculum vitae. Thank you for
your interest in the University of Arizona Vascular Surgery Fellowship
Program.
Vascular Surgery Fellowship Coordinator:Jeanette DeJonghe
Vascular Surgery Section
Arizona Health Sciences Center
dejonghe@email.arizona.edu
(520) 626-6670
FAX: (520) 626-4008
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