{"id":859,"date":"2019-02-26T01:42:57","date_gmt":"2019-02-26T01:42:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.uthscsa.edu\/lsom-surgery\/?page_id=859"},"modified":"2026-10-09T16:35:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T21:35:55","slug":"vascular-surgery-fellowship","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/surgery\/education\/fellowships\/vascular-surgery-fellowship\/","title":{"rendered":"Vascular Surgery Fellowship"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Program Overview<\/h2>\n<p>The Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program at University of Texas at San Antonio is a 2-year fellowship at a state academic medical school.\u00a0 There are clinical rotations at five major affiliated sites paired with a strong didactic schedule, research opportunities, and mentorship. Our program offers a high volume of diverse cases with faculty that have trained across the country.<\/p>\n<p>Fellows train across diverse patient populations encompassing veterans, trauma victims, and complex medical and surgical cases from a broad regional referral base. They manage a wide spectrum of vascular diseases including aneurysmal, extracranial carotid, peripheral arterial, cerebrovascular, and acute aortic pathologies, as well as limb salvage in diabetic patients and oncological vascular conditions. Our program provides exposure to both open and endovascular techniques, vascular trauma, thoracic outlet and spine exposures, that prepares fellows for an independent academic or private vascular surgical practice.<\/p>\n<p>Diverse clinical training is complemented by a robust didactic curriculum built around the VSCORE framework and various textbooks. Fellows engage in conferences, journal clubs, quality improvement and risk management sessions, as well as RPVI prep ultrasound lectures. They also have access to online courses and exam preparation resources such as VESAP and Pegasus. Non-procedural education covers ethics, fatigue and sleep management, leadership development, and coding and billing. Fellows are encouraged to attend regional and national conferences to broaden their academic exposure and professional growth. Each trainee benefits from individualized mentorship\u2014both professional and personal\u2014from faculty with extensive clinical and research expertise.<\/p>\n<p>Our experienced and well-published faculty bring a wealth of knowledge to the program. Together, we cultivate well-rounded surgical leaders fully prepared to excel in any practice setting upon graduation. The UT San Antonio Vascular Surgery Fellowship delivers a comprehensive foundation in vascular surgery and disease management, aligned with the highest standards of modern vascular practice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:vascularfellowship@uthscsa.edu\">vascularfellowship@uthscsa.edu<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_id=&#8221;general-residency&#8221;]<div class=\"panel outline\"><nav aria-label=\"Vascular and Endovascular Surgery sub-navigation\" class=\"collapsible subnav\"><ul id=\"menu-vascular-and-endovascular-surgery\" class=\"subnav leaf\" data-accordion-menu><li id=\"menu-item-4793\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-4793\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/surgery\/divisions\/vascular-endovascular\/\">The Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-4821\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-4821\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/surgery\/divisions\/vascular-endovascular\/clinical\/\">Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-4819\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-4819\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/surgery\/divisions\/vascular-endovascular\/research\/\">Research<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-4838\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-4838\"><a href=\"#\">Vascular Surgery Fellowship<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu\">\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-4827\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-4827\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/surgery\/education\/fellowships\/vascular-surgery-fellowship\/\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-5695\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-5695\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/surgery\/education\/fellowships\/vascular-surgery-fellowship\/meet-our-fellowship-director\/\">Message from the Program Director<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-5646\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-5646\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/surgery\/education\/fellowships\/vascular-surgery-fellowship\/curriculum\/\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-4844\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-4844\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/surgery\/education\/fellowships\/vascular-surgery-fellowship\/case-volume\/\">Case Volume<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-4867\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-4867\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/surgery\/education\/fellowships\/vascular-surgery-fellowship\/affiliated-hospitals\/\">Affiliated Hospitals<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-5109\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-5109\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/surgery\/education\/fellowships\/vascular-surgery-fellowship\/our-fellows\/\">Current Fellows<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-4847\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4847\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uthscsa.edu\/university\/about-san-antonio\">Visit San Antonio<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li id=\"menu-item-4849\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-4849\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/surgery\/education\/fellowships\/vascular-surgery-fellowship\/fellowship-graduates\/\">Alumni<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-4822\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4822\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/surgery\/faculty\/?wpv_view_count=3878&#038;wpv_post_search=&#038;wpv-dept-division=division-of-vascular-and-endovascular-surgery&#038;wpv-institute-center=0&#038;wpv-program=0&#038;wpv_filter_submit=Submit\">Faculty<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-4823\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-4823\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/surgery\/grand-rounds\/vascular-surgery-conferences\/\">Grand Rounds<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n            <div class=\"panel\">\n                \n                \n                <\/p>\n<h3>Contact<\/h3>\n<p>Department of Surgery<br \/>\nUT San Antonio<br \/>\n7703 Floyd Curl Drive<br \/>\nSan Antonio, TX 78229-3900\n            <ul class=\"loose-list\">\n              <li><a href=\"tel:210-567-2032\"><div class=\"circle circle-left\"><span><i class=\"fa fa-phone\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>210-567-2032<\/a><\/li>\n              \n              <li><a href=\"mailto:VascularFellowship@uthscsa.edu\"><div class=\"circle circle-left\"><span><i class=\"icon-email\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>VascularFellowship@uthscsa.edu<\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n            <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;bleed colorized colorized-theme roomy close&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;4831&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;smaller-director-message&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>I am happy to say that it continues to be a very exciting time for us here at the UT Health San Antionio Vascular Fellowship. &nbsp;Last year &nbsp;UT Health has joined with our sister undergraduate institution to become The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio).&nbsp; As a merged institution, UT San Antonio now ranks as the third-largest public research university in Texas.&nbsp; The best change in the last year was the increase in our complement to allow two fellow each year and we welcomed our first class with two outstanding recruits and matched two wonderful residents.&nbsp; I\u2019m excited to see how a larger family embellishes our program.<\/p>\n<p>Our division continues to flourish under the leadership of Dr. Matthew Sideman.&nbsp; He is nationally known for his work with the SVS coding committee and his numerous hours with the AMA RUC fighting for more value for vascular surgery procedure RVU\u2019s. The diversity of our faculty continues to grow with Dr. Andrea Klein from UT Southwestern.&nbsp; I continue to be very proud to serve as Program Director for this fellowship and greatly enjoy witnessing our outstanding trainees grow from their general surgery foundations into graduating fellows with the skill set of master vascular surgeons.&nbsp; Much as a proud parent can reflect on the accomplishments of their children, I too, feel very proud of our evolving and maturing fellowship that is a world-class training opportunity for those dedicating their life to the mastery of care for patients with vascular disorders.<\/p>\n<p>I have always known that the decision to do vascular surgery is a special calling to rise to the challenge to provide care for some of the most complex and sickest patients possible. UT Health San Antonio fellows have the opportunity to gain the skill sets needed such as performing advanced percutaneous interventions, standard conventional surgeries or understanding when best medical therapy might benefit a patient.<\/p>\n<p>The program continues to maintain a high surgical volume (over 1,200 cases last year) and offers a diverse case mix across UT Health Multispecialty and Research Hospital, the VA, University Hospital, and several private practice sites. The VA offers classic vascular disease such as aneurysmal, extra-cranial carotid disease and general PAD.&nbsp;&nbsp; The high acuity University Hospital also offers a unique training opportunity with a large diabetic population with complex distal tibial disease\u2013 especially in a younger group of people with limited access to health care. Advanced limb salvage is a major part of this practice. Also, with an extremely busy trauma service there is a good opportunity to gain that skill set and to work with our cardiothoracic service to treat acute aortic injuries. Dr. Sideman\u2019s practice offers complex aortic work, spine exposures and large referral base for Thoracic Outlet.&nbsp; Working with Dr. Toursarkissian in an extremely busy private practice setting is a gold mine of experience for any trainee and not commonly found in academic fellowships.<\/p>\n<p>Paired with the case volume is a sound didactic schedule based on the VSCORE curriculum as well as pre-op\/indications and limb salvage conferences. Research is encouraged, but it is not mandatory for graduation, with many graduates participating in local, regional and national forums. A quality improvement project along with participation in risk management sessions are required to understand that important aspect of professionalism.&nbsp; The goal is to produce a rounded surgeon leader that is qualified to enter any type of practice they would like to upon graduation, academics, private or a hybrid.<\/p>\n<p>The UT Health San Antonio Vascular Fellowship will provide you with a sound foundation for treating vascular surgery patients on every level expected of a modern vascular specialist.&nbsp; I look forward to training the next groups of exuberant learners!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><cite>Lori Pounds, M.D., RVT, RPVI, DFAVF<br \/>\nProgram Director, Vascular Surgery Fellowship <\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Program Overview The Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program at University of Texas at San Antonio is a 2-year fellowship at a state academic medical school.\u00a0 There are clinical rotations at five major affiliated sites paired with a strong didactic schedule, research opportunities, and mentorship. 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