Advanced vascular surgery fellowship with research + clinical training at Tufts Medical Center in Boston
The Tufts Medical Center Vascular Surgery Fellowship provides a comprehensive and hands-on training experience across all aspects of vascular care. Fellows gain exposure to 800–900 open and endovascular cases, covering carotid, aortic, infrainguinal, mesenteric, renal and venous procedures, including complex and reoperative surgeries. This volume ensures graduates leave confident and highly skilled, ready for independent practice.
The two-year, ACGME-accredited program follows the classic “5+2” model, meaning all entering fellows have completed an accredited general surgery residency. The first year emphasizes noninvasive vascular diagnostics, interventional radiology and preparation for RVT or RPVI exams. The second year focuses on advanced operative training, inpatient and outpatient care, vascular consultations and managing vascular emergencies. Fellows train in multiple care settings, including outpatient clinics, inpatient floors, hybrid operating rooms, intensive care units and interventional radiology suites. Working in a closed faculty model, fellows are fully integrated into patient care alongside full-time vascular surgery faculty, ensuring mentorship and a seamless educational experience.
Clinical opportunities
Fellows gain broad clinical experience, evaluating and managing vascular patients on the wards and in outpatient clinics. While patient evaluation is essential, the program places strong emphasis on operative experience, including complex procedures such as thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair, mesenteric and renal revascularizations, venous reconstruction and reoperative surgery across all arterial and venous distributions. This ensures a comprehensive vascular surgery experience.
Research opportunities
The fellowship offers robust opportunities for clinical, basic, and translational research. Fellows can design and perform retrospective or prospective clinical studies. Those interested in basic or translational science have access to a molecular and cellular laboratory and close collaboration with Tufts University scientists. Fellows regularly present their work at regional and national meetings and publish in peer-reviewed surgical journals.
Conferences + lectures
Fellows play a key role in advancing knowledge in vascular surgery during and after training. They contribute to the education of general surgery residents and medical students while balancing clinical duties. Fellows develop strong multitasking and organizational skills through participation in teaching conferences, including weekly multidisciplinary vascular case conferences, cardiovascular morbidity and mortality conferences, grand rounds, journal clubs, textbook reviews and exam question reviews.
