Vascular Surgery Fellowship Application & Selection Process
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- Be Board of Surgery (ABS) certified or board-eligible in General Surgery.
- Be within the final two years of training in an accredited General Surgery residency program.
The Vascular Surgery Fellowship participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), and all applications must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
Candidate Selection Process
Applications are reviewed by the Fellowship Candidate Selection Committee, which consists of the Program Director and faculty members appointed by the Program Director.
Selection is based on multiple factors, including:
- Demonstrated commitment to a career in vascular surgery
- Three or more letters of recommendation
- American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination (ABSITE) scores, including current scores available at the time of the interview
- Interview performance
- Overall academic achievement, professionalism, responsibility, and work ethic
- USMLE scores/ COMLEX scores
The fellowship seeks applicants who have demonstrated excellence throughout their surgical training and possess the professional characteristics necessary for success in vascular surgery.
Applicants with a strong interest in the program are encouraged to participate in vascular surgery electives and departmental visits to gain additional exposure to the program and faculty.
Additional Applicant Consideration
Should fellowship positions remain unfilled through the NRMP Match, qualified applicants outside the Match may be considered.
Non-NRMP applicants must be practicing General Surgery or Cardiothoracic Surgery physicians and meet one of the following qualifications:
U.S. and Canadian Medical Graduates
- Graduate of a medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
- Graduate of a college of osteopathic medicine accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
International Medical Graduates
Graduates of medical schools outside the United States and Canada must meet one of the following requirements:
- Hold a current and valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate prior to appointment; or
- Possess a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. jurisdiction where they will be training.
Interview Process
Applicants selected for interviews will participate in live, in-person interviews with four faculty members, including the Program Director.
Virtual interviews will not be offered for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Following the morning interview sessions, applicants will:
- Meet current fellows and residents during lunch
- Participate in a guided campus tour
Additionally, a social reception is held in downtown Norfolk on the evening prior to the interview day, providing applicants the opportunity to meet current trainees in an informal setting.
2027 Interview Dates
- January 29, 2027
- February 12, 2027
- March 12, 2027
For additional information, please contact:
Ikram Mokdadi, MSEd
Ixmokdad@sentara.com
Residency Program Coordinator
Equal Opportunity Statement
Eastern Virginia Medical School values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. EVMS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
