University of Chicago Program
About This Program
The University of Chicago Medicine's Vascular Surgery Fellowship program is dedicated to the training of surgeons who are interested in pursuing a career in academic vascular surgery. The program consists of 24 months of clinical training in vascular surgery, with 12 months focusing on endovascular therapy of the aorta as well as visceral, renal, and lower extremity arterial occlusive disease.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Trissa Babrowski, MD
Univ of Chicago Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Samantha Struzik
Univ of Chicago Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Chicago Med Ctr
Dept of Surgery MC 5028
5841 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
2650 Ridge Ave
Evanston, IL 60201-1781
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 14, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Feb 9, 2026 - Mar 27, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-6 through PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.