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Residency in Vascular Surgery |
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Conferences
- Vascular case conference – Tuesdays 7:00-8:00 AM
This conference, which includes breakfast, involves the vascular service from Rush University Medical Center, the vascular service from Stroger Hospital of Cook County, and the interventional radiology service from Rush. Typically, three interesting case are presented – one from each service present. Case presentations by fellows involve hands-on review of diagnostic studies and therapeutic interventions as well as discussion of pertinent and applicable literature.
- Core Curriculum Conference – Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 AM
A two-year curriculum has been established based on the text of Ernst and Stanley’s Current Therapy in Vascular Surgery. The vascular fellows alternate presenting the selected chapters to the vascular service and staff. In this way every fellow is assured of thoroughly reviewing the text in a formal manner over the course of their training.
- Noninvasive Vascular Lab Conference – Wednesdays 11:30-12:30
This conference includes lunch and is presented by the Technical Director of the vascular laboratory. Cases presented highlight detailed didactic consideration of noninvasive vascular studies, and when applicable, the vascular fellow presents corresponding angiographic studies. This conference is attended by vascular ultrasound technology students, ultrasound technologists, radiology and vascular staff, vascular fellows, and surgery residents.
- General Surgery Morbidity and Mortality Conference – Thursdays 6:30-8:00 AM
All surgical complications from Rush University Medical Center and Stroger Hospital of Cook County are presented on a weekly basis. The vascular fellow is responsible for submitting an accurate case list to the appropriate office for inclusion. This conference provides an excellent review of common general surgical board topics.
- Cardiovascular-Thoracic Departmental Morbidity and Mortality Conference – Second Wednesday of every month 7:00-8:30 AM
All complications from the vascular, cardiac, and thoracic services are presented by the fellows. Presentations involve diagnostic workup, therapeutic intervention, and hospital course. Didactic information with literature support is an expected component of the presentation.
- Vascular Journal Club – First Wednesday of every month 5:00-6:30 PM
Preparation for the monthly journal club is a way to ensure review of the pertinent literature. The first-year fellow compiles a list of 10-15 articles from the previous month’s major journals. From these, five are chosen for discussion – four clinical and one basic science. Over dinner, a fellow or resident presents each of the selected papers. This format provides continuous familiarity by the fellows with the most important and applicable papers published.
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Program Description
Residency in Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgery