Prospective Fellows

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Thank you for your interest in the Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program at UNMC, a fully ACGME accredited 2 year independent model fellowship program. One position per academic year is available for match.

Applicants must submit all necessary materials via the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) no later than December 31st. Applications received after that date will not be accepted. Please do not fax, e-mail, or mail application materials unless specifically requested to do so. Any materials received outside of ERAS will not be considered.

Requirements

• All applications must be submitted through ERAS
• 3 letters of recommendation (LOR) required -  1 from current program director and/or department chair, plus 2 additional professional LOR
• Successful completion of general surgery residency*
• Clinical experience in the United States - required
• USMLE Step 1 & 2 scores of no less than 220 on first attempt
• USMLE Step 3 - required (must be completed prior to ranking)
  
• ECFMG Certificate required for all International Medical Graduates

*With regard to single accreditation, osteopathic candidates must complete PGY 3-5 of their training in an ACGME accredited general surgery residency.

Interview Process
Interview dates will be scheduled between the months of January and April. Upon acceptance of your application for interview, you will be contacted by the program coordinator to schedule an interview. All final candidate applications will be evaluated by the Vascular Surgery program faculty, ranked and submitted to the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).  Start date for fellowship is August 1^st of the match year.

Applicants must register with both ERAS and NRMP to participate in the Match process.

	Important Dates for Match 2025
	November 15, 2023 - ERAS Applications Open December 31, 2023 - Application Deadline for Prospective Match Candidates Interview Dates - February 2024 *Candidates selected for interview will be notified early January 2024 via email.  Interview dates are planned for a half-day sessions and filled on a first come first serve basis. **Please note - Match 2025 interviews planned for virtual (Zoom) interviews, only.