Message from
Darren Schneider, MD - Interim Program Director
At Penn, we are proud to have one of the top Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy training programs. Our trainees go through rigorous and demanding training in the complete spectrum of vascular disease. Graduates from our program are able to perform a wide variety of complex open and endovascular procedures, including complex abdominal aortic, mesenteric, and thoracoabdominal aortic surgery, state of the art carotid procedures, complex and advanced lower extremity arterial and venous interventions and excel in management of both common and rare vascular diseases. There is wonderful camaraderie and a sense of community amongst our trainees, and we are careful to preserve this in our program. The faculty are dedicated to the development and growth of our residents and fellows, and are excited to see them go on to be leaders in the field of vascular surgery. We will continue to maintain our excellent standards for patient care and surgical training. We are dedicated to being at the forefront of vascular and endovascular surgical education in the country.
Darren Schneider, MD
Interim Program Director
Chief, Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy
Professor of Surgery
The Department of Surgery’s Vascular Surgery Fellowship provides opportunities for a traditional two-year training program. It is our mission to select talented and highly motivated individuals who are ready to pursue training in vascular surgery. We provide a high volume of clinical experience with associated conference and didactic instruction and exposure to research. We have designed our fellowship to provide a balanced experience of open and endovascular cases, inpatient and outpatient care and the exposure to and involvement with academics in vascular surgery. Our graduates are well trained to face clinical challenges and also pursue academic careers after they have finished the program.
Application process
2 Year Fellowship - ACGME ID 4504121052
Applications must be submitted online via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and participation in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP).
The Residency Selection Committee will not review your application until it is complete. Your file will be reviewed by members of the Residency Selection Committee once the following have been received:
- MSPE (Dean’s Letter)
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Personal Statement
- Transcript
- USMLE Transcript
- ABSITE Transcript
No application review and invitation for a formal interview will be made unless the application is complete by January 31, 2026.
Formal interviews
The interview date is Saturday, March 14, 2026. Applicants will be notified via email regarding the status of their application.
Applicant qualifications
1. Applicants must complete a general surgery residency and are board certified or eligible.
2. Applicants from an international medical school must have a currently valid ECFMG certificate.
3. In accordance with the GME policy #III-A, applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency to the satisfaction of the Program Director.
4. An applicant is eligible for appointment only after a negative result on a pre-employment drug test as administered by the UPHS Drug Testing Program.
Contact information
Contact the Program Coordinator,
Kara Lehman at Kara.Lehman@pennmedicine.upenn.edu with questions or for additional information.
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