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ID: 4502821027
SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Program
St Louis, MO
Data Last updated: 3/28/2025
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The vascular program has trained 32 fellows since its inception in 1985 and has remained ACGME accredited throughout its history. This two-year program accepts graduates of ACGME-accredited general surgery programs. Rotations occur at a university-based tertiary center as well as a private hospital and encompass all aspects of vascular surgery.
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Program best described as
University-based
Primary teaching site
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
Accredited length of training
2
Required length
2
Accepting applications for training that begins in 2025-2026 Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in 2026-2027 Yes
Program start dates July, August 1
Participates in ERAS® Yes
Affiliated with U.S. government No
Program Director: Catherine Marie Wittgen MD
St Louis Univ Sch of Med
Vascular Surgery Pgm
1008 S Spring Ave
St Louis, MO 63110
Tel: (314) 617-3802
Fax: (314) 977-1642
E-mail: catherine.wittgen1@slucare.ssmhealth.com catherine.wittgen1@slucare.ssmhealth.com
Person to contact for more information about the program: Ashley Ayash MEd
St Louis Univ Sch of Med
Vascular Surgery Pgm
1008 S Spring Ave
St Louis, MO 63110
Tel: (314) 617-3802
Fax: (314) 977-1642
E-mail: ashley.ayash@ssmhealth.com ashley.ayash@ssmhealth.com
Survey Received: 6/17/2024

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St Louis Univ Sch of Med
Vascular Surgery Pgm
1008 S Spring Ave
St Louis, MO 63110

Sponsor

SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine
1402 S Grand Blvd
St Louis, MO 63104

Participant(s)

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
3635 Vista Ave
St Louis, MO 63110

Mercy Hospital (St Louis)
615 S New Ballas Rd
St Louis, MO 63141-8221

Mercy Hospital South
10012 Kennerly Rd
St Louis, MO 63128