SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
The vascular surgery fellowship program is solely dedicated to mastering vascular surgery according to ACGME requirements. Rotations take place at a university-based hospital and a community hospital, both of which are level one trauma centers and tertiary care centers with hybrid operating room facilities. Educational conferences are trainee-led with faculty mentorship. Fellows participate in clinical research projects and the education of students and residents.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Catherine Marie Wittgen, MD
St Louis Univ Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Ashley Ayash, MEd
St Louis Univ Sch of Med
Locations
St Louis Univ Sch of Med
Vascular Surgery Pgm
1008 S Spring Ave
St Louis, MO 63110
1402 S Grand Blvd
St Louis, MO 63104
615 S New Ballas Rd
St Louis, MO 63141-8221
10012 Kennerly Rd
St Louis, MO 63128
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
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Jan 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Mar 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 31, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Mar 1, 2027 - Mar 31, 2027
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 dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-6 through PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 30 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.