Comprehensive vascular surgery training program
Founded in 1984 as one of the original 11 vascular surgery fellowship programs, Tufts Medical Center has operated continuously since then, with every graduate achieving certification in vascular surgery.
Our graduates have pursued diverse paths. Some have taken leadership roles in academic institutions across the country, serving as officers in vascular surgical societies and contributing as principal investigators and authors on basic science and clinical research. Others have dedicated years to community or rural hospitals, bringing state-of-the-art vascular care to where it is needed most.
This two-year fellowship provides a seamless educational experience following the classic “5+2” model, meaning all entering fellows have completed an accredited general surgery residency.
The first year emphasizes formal training in noninvasive vascular laboratory techniques and interventional radiology, preparing fellows to sit for the RVT or RPVI examinations. The second year focuses on traditional vascular surgery, inpatient and outpatient care, vascular consultations and managing vascular emergencies.
Fellows from both years work together to provide care for all vascular patients at Tufts Medical Center. The program follows a closed staff model, where all vascular surgeons are full-time faculty committed to patient care and education. There is no non-teaching vascular service. Fellows gain hands-on experience in ambulatory clinics, outpatient surgical suites, inpatient floors, intensive care units, interventional radiology suites and a state-of-the-art hybrid OR.
