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Marriage and other things I’m probably doing wrong
I met my wife, Claudie, at the Harvard Medical School vascular research lab. This was not a romantic environment by most standards (depending, I suppose, on your feelings towards Mike Conte). Many of the researchers were general surgery residents invigorated…
Vascular trainees better prepared for open aortic practice than commonly reported, new study shows
Current graduates from both vascular surgery residency and fellowship programs are well prepared for surgical practice in aortic disease whether they are performing open repair or endovascular therapy, contrasting with research indicating that trainees are entering the workforce with inadequate…
Corner Stitch: How to make the most of your research year(s)—personal growth edition
I’m sure research residents everywhere have heard their fair share of unsolicited advice on this topic. But among all the voices advising me on “how to be productive” or “how to make the most impact on the vascular world,” I…
Invisible ties: The unique journey that landed one medical student on vascular surgery rotation
In the latest Corner Stitch column, medical student Bailey Richardson recounts the deeply personal life events that led to her unique journey into vascular surgery. Despite requesting transplant for my third-year surgery rotation as a medical student, I got placed…
Our patients need more Spanish-speaking vascular surgeons: An argument for medical Spanish in residency
Since there are more than 40 million Spanish speakers in the United States, training more bilingual physicians could potentially improve equitable care in Latino communities, according to an article published on July 18, 2023, by the Association of American Medical…
The good, the bad and the bloody: Reflections on the road to residency
As my third year of residency comes to a close, that little thing called The Match feels like a distant fever dream. The memories of Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) application anxiety now tinted with the rose-colored glasses of a…
Pick up VESAP6
Those looking for a comprehensive review resource for vascular surgery are encouraged to check out the Society for Vascular Surgery’s (SVS) sixth edition of the Vascular Education and Self-Assessment Program (VESAP6). This premier digital resource for those preparing for qualifying,…
VAM 2024: Paper exploring stroke rates in arch TEVAR emerges as winner of Poster Competition
The 2024 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM) in Chicago showcased emerging talent in vascular surgery through a moderated Poster Competition held over two days of the conference. This event provided a platform for research and recognized excellence among the next generation…
Vascular surgery trainees face the future armed similarly with both open and endovascular skills
The BEST-CLI trial underscores the importance of ensuring trainee competence in open peripheral revascularization as well as endovascular treatment. Indeed, the trial results have called for a reshift in focus to ensure trainees have much needed open skills. That’s because,…
‘The forgotten stepchild of vascular surgery’: The quest to push forward basic science research in venous disease
The 2024 Venous Symposium (May 8–11) in New York City was highlighted by keynote speaker Peter Pappas, MD, regional medical director and program director of the venous and lymphatic medicine fellowship at the Center for Vein Restoration in Morristown and…