Programme overview
An international scholarship pairing early-career vascular surgeons with mentors for visits to US clinical, teaching and research programmes.
Documented training exposure
- ✓University and clinic visits
- ✓Mentor-guided itinerary
- ✓Vascular Annual Meeting participation
- ✓Written experience report
Training exposure does not guarantee independent operating. Participation depends on registration, credentialing and programme decisions.
Eligibility and prior training
Medical graduate, age 40 or younger in the application year, early academic career, teaching or research commitment and strong English proficiency.
International applicants: Specifically for surgeons outside the United States and Canada
Application status
Applications closed
Deadline: 2026 submission period closed
Applicants should confirm the current cycle directly with the institution before preparing an application.
Registration, language and immigration
- Medical registration
- Not publicly confirmed in the indexed programme source
- Language requirements
- Not publicly confirmed in the indexed programme source
- Visa and work rights
- Programme- and applicant-specific; confirm with the institution and relevant authority
- Required documents
- Follow the current official application instructions
Clinical scope and case mix
Observational and educational visits; operative participation not confirmed. The official source documents the training themes listed above; exact case numbers, independent responsibility and operative autonomy are not inferred when unpublished.
Research exposure: Research activity is described by the indexed source; review the official page for the current scope.
Funding, fees and support
US$5,000 stipend plus complimentary Vascular Annual Meeting registration
Accommodation, relocation, insurance and additional fees are not assumed when they are absent from the official source.
Application process and contact
Use the official programme website for the current application route, named contact and document instructions. VascFellow does not accept applications on behalf of the institution.
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