SUNY Upstate Medical University Program
About This Program
The mission of SUNY Upstate Medical University is to improve the health of the communities we serve through education, biomedical research, and patient care. To further this charge, the Fellowship Program in Vascular Surgery's mission provides educational opportunities to be an academic center of excellence, facilitating a fellow's understanding and treatment of vascular disease through: Providing compassionate, patient-centered care meeting the highest standards.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Palma Shaw, MD
SUNY Upstate Med Univ
Primary Program Contact
Kay Y Geraghty, MD
SUNY Upstate Med Univ
Locations
SUNY Upstate Med Univ
Vascular Surgery Pgm
750 E Adams St
Syracuse, NY 13120
800 Irving Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
736 Irving Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
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 from a department chair
- 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 1 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
Mar 20, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jan 26, 2026 - Mar 27, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Mar 20, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jan 25, 2027 - Mar 19, 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 residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-6 through PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.