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PP26. Evolution of Vascular Training Programs

Joann M. Lohr, James H. Black, Janice W. Davis, John R. Hoch, Erica L. Mitchell, Fuad M. Ramadan, Daniel B. Walsh, Nancy Heath
SVS Residency Program Development Committee, Chicago, IL

OBJECTIVES: The SVS Residency Program Development Committee sought to learn how the vascular surgery community is responding to the 0-5 training option.

METHODS: An online survey was sent to ninety-one vascular surgery program directors; seventy-nine programs responded for a return rate of eighty-seven percent.

RESULTS: Eighty-one percent of programs currently have a 5-2 structure. Eighty-four percent of programs recruit via the match, while twenty-five percent recruited outside the match. Seventeen percent of programs had residents involved in vascular surgery research prior to committing to vascular surgery. Two-thirds of programs have a vascular medicine program. Simulators are currently in use in twenty-three percent of programs. Eighty-three percent of programs involve rotations in two or more institutions. Two-thirds of programs have medical student focus groups. Over fifty percent of programs are completely independent from general surgery. Of those responding, only six percent stated that they had open positions under their cap. Fifty-two percent said they were exploring changes in their programs. Of these, thirty-two percent said they were hoping to expand their program, and eighty-nine percent said they were exploring a move to a 0-5 model. However, many saw barriers to expansion, with cost being the most commonly cited hindrance. Two-thirds of respondents reported their administrations were supportive of expansion.

CONCLUSIONS: While sixteen programs have been approved for the 0-5 model, many other institutions are also interested in moving in that direction. Ninety-one applicants have applied for the currently available 0-5 positions.

AUTHOR DISCLOSURES: J.M. Lohr, None; J.H. Black, None; J.W. Davis, None; J.R. Hoch, None; E.L. Mitchell, None; F.M. Ramadan, None; D.B. Walsh, None; N. Heath, None.