Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency Program

The Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency Program at UTHealth Houston is a five-year, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited program offering a comprehensive learning experience covering the full spectrum of vascular disorders treated by both open and endovascular procedures, creating a robust educational experience for our trainees. Our mission is to prepare trainees to pass examinations required to achieve board certification in vascular surgery and to create a rich, educational experience for future leaders in vascular and endovascular surgery.

This program is enhanced by the expansive clinical volume handled by our hospital partners, Memorial Hermann Health System, allowing our residents to build and strengthen their knowledge, judgment, and skills through daily interactions with our faculty to care for patients in the clinics, operating room, and in didactic conferences.

UTHealth Houston is a world-renowned academic health center recognized for exceptional, leading-edge treatment for patients. With locations within the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world, UTHealth Houston physicians handle some of the most complex cases around the globe.

Message from the Program Director

Naveed U. Saqib

“Thank you for your interest in the Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency Program at UTHealth Houston. Our goal is to provide comprehensive clinical, operative, interventional, and academic training for individuals interested in becoming an American Board of Surgery board certified in Vascular Surgery.

Some highlights of the program include:

Multiple outstanding training venues for breadth and variety of clinical cases, including standard OR, hybrid OR, and Cath Lab experiences.
More than 15 faculty members (all sites) with years of experience in clinical vascular surgery and significant academic accomplishments, all of whom are dedicated to teaching and educating trainees.
A robust educational conference schedule and time for educational activities.
The opportunity to perform clinical research and participate in national, multi-center trials.
A broad clinical practice encompassing diagnosis and treatment of cerebrovascular, aortic, peripheral arterial and venous disease.

Thank you once again for your interest in the Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency Program at UTHealth Houston. We look forward to having the opportunity to work with you in the future.”

Naveed U. Saqib, MD
Associate Professor of Vascular Surgery, UTHealth Houston
Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency Program Director

How to Apply

The Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency Program accepts one candidate per year directly following medical school. If selected, you will receive an invitation for an in-person interview between December to January.

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) system. Instructions for completing and submitting the ERAS application is available on their website.
All positions are offered through the National Resident Matching Program.
Submit the following documents:
- Completed application form
- Medical transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation from faculty members
- Dean’s letter
- United States Medical Licensing Examination scores
- ABSITE scores
- Must meet the requirements of the Graduate Medical Education Office at McGovern Medical School, established by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, and the Office of International Affairs (for foreign medical graduate only)

Contact Us

For questions about the Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency Program at UTHealth Houston, contact us at [email protected].

Pearl Adams

Program Contact
Pearl Adams
Practice & Education Manager
(713) 486-5139
[email protected]

Overview

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How to Apply