Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH Program
About This Program
The ACGME-accredited 2-year Vascular Surgery Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital trains general surgery graduates in advanced vascular care. As a quaternary referral center, this allows the vascular surgery service to serve the community and patients who present with complex pathologies including Aortic Aneurysm, Dissection, Carotid Disease & Peripheral Arterial gain comprehensive experience in open and endovascular procedures in the heart of historic Philadelphia.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Babak Abai, MD
Thomas Jefferson Univ Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Priscila Olmo, MD
Thomas Jefferson Univ Hosp
Locations
Thomas Jefferson Univ Hosp
Curtis, Suite 613
1015 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5005
1025 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5083
111 S 11th St
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5096
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
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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 10, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jan 5, 2026 - Mar 2, 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
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-6 through PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.