Application Process

At the University of Virginia we participate in the vascular surgical match coordinated through the National Residency Match Program (NRMP). We alternate between one and two incoming fellows per year and accept applications via ERAS system during the fellowship match season which runs December – April.

This coming vascular surgery season, there is one vascular surgery position open.

General Surgery Residents apply during their 4th year in general surgery via Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) 5:2 program. Applicants who successfully complete a general surgery residency program accredited by ACGME will be considered.

Interested applicants will have their applications viewed by faculty members in the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Division and a select number of individuals are invited to interview at the University each year. There are typically two interview dates in late winter/early spring each year. Following the interview process, the faculty meet to evaluate candidates prior to submission to the NRMP in anticipation of May match.

To initiate your application to the University of Virginia Vascular surgery fellowship program, please note the following:

• Contact the National Residency Match Program (NRMP) or call NRMP at (866) 653-6767 or (202) 400-2233 for information on the registration process.
• We participate in the National Residency Match Program yearly. Applications are accepted only through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) (aamc.org/eras) ERAS Help Desk (202) 828-0413. ERAS opens in September each year for application submission. We begin the review process in December and will send out invitations to interview in December with two interview dates between January and March of each year.
• The Vascular Surgery Residency is accredited by the ACGME Residency Review Committee for Surgery.

Application Criteria

• Completed ERAS application form
• Demographics, past education, research experience, publications, VISA status, USMLE, current licensure
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Personal statement
• USMLE scores
• ABSITE scores
• Curriculum Vitae

The faculty review the applications with a cumulative vote, determining candidates to be invited to interview. Invitations are sent via email in December of each year.

For additional questions or information, please contact our Fellowship Administrator via telephone or email:

Heather Trainum
Fellowship Program Administrator
Phone: (434) 924-5771
Email: htrainum@virginia.edu