Programme overview
A two-year 5+2 vascular fellowship with supervised open/endovascular training, a dedicated one-month vascular laboratory block, clinical/basic-science research and progressive reconstructive responsibility.
Documented training exposure
- ✓Year-one endovascular and open surgery with staff supervision
- ✓One-month hands-on vascular laboratory block and RPVI preparation
- ✓Clinical/basic-science research, quality improvement and research-presentation support
- ✓Year-two vascular reconstruction, supervised clinic, daily education, journal club and M&M
Training exposure does not guarantee independent operating. Participation depends on registration, credentialing and programme decisions.
Eligibility and prior training
Completion of eligible general surgery training and current programme requirements should be confirmed.
International applicants: The exact fellowship’s June 2026 FREIDA survey reports acceptance of ECFMG-sponsored J-1 and reports no H-1B or first-year F-1 OPT. The shared GME FAQ also mentions ECFMG certification and a three-year medical-school graduation rule; confirm whether the latter applies to this fellowship.
Application status
Programme confirmed; current intake unconfirmed
Deadline: No fellowship closing date is stated on the application page. It lists a recurring 1 August fellowship start and virtual interviews.
Applicants should confirm the current cycle directly with the institution before preparing an application.
Registration, language and immigration
- Medical registration
- Not publicly confirmed in the indexed programme source
- Language requirements
- Not publicly confirmed in the indexed programme source
- Visa and work rights
- The shared programme FAQ says Geisinger Medical Center offers J-1 visas to qualified candidates; fellowship-specific sponsorship arrangements are not established.
- Required documents
- Apply through ERAS. Geisinger’s application page lists medical school transcripts, recommendation letters and USMLE or COMLEX scores among interview selection criteria. Fellowship applicants must also upload their general surgery in-service exam results.
Clinical scope and case mix
First-year open/endovascular procedures are supervised by staff surgeons, with a one-month vascular laboratory block. Second-year fellows act as surgeon for reconstructive cases and attend a supervised half-day clinic weekly.. The official source documents the training themes listed above; exact case numbers, independent responsibility and operative autonomy are not inferred when unpublished.
Research exposure: Research activity is described by the indexed source; review the official page for the current scope.
Funding, fees and support
The programme’s June 2026 FREIDA survey lists USD 85,000 in year 6 and USD 87,500 in year 7, matching Geisinger’s fellow rates effective 1 July 2026. The fellowship also describes CME and approved research-presentation support. Confirm the terms in the offer.
Accommodation, relocation, insurance and additional fees are not assumed when they are absent from the official source.
Source limitations and conflicting information
The page covers both the 5+2 fellowship and 0+5 integrated residency. Its FAQ requirement to graduate medical school within three years appears difficult to reconcile with a post-general-surgery fellowship; its fellowship applicability needs clarification. PGY1–3 simulation and general-surgery lectures are residency-specific and are not assigned to fellows here. Application and salary pages returned bot/security challenges, which were not used as evidence.
The current GME table distinguishes fellow rates from lower resident rates and from pharmacy salaries. Its explicit programme-variation warning is preserved, so funding evidence remains partial until the vascular appointment is confirmed. International FAQ ambiguity and the unpublished closing date are unchanged.
AAMC ERAS 2027, checked 8 November 2026: independent vascular surgery ID 4504121072, status “Participating”. For the December cycle, AAMC allows applicant submissions from 12 November 2026 and programme review from 2 December 2026. These are platform dates; confirm the programme's closing date and recruitment.
The division’s application page prints ACGME ID 4505121072, while the AAMC ERAS directory lists Geisinger Danville under 4504121072. Confirm the correct selection in ERAS with the programme before submitting.
Application evidence checklist
Use these evidence labels alongside the programme details above. A documented condition can belong to an earlier intake; check its source and dates before applying.
- Duration
- Documented
- Clinical participation
- Documented
- International eligibility
- Documented
- Salary, funding and fees
- Documented
- Application deadline
- Not published
- Prior training
- Documented
- Accreditation
- Documented
Questions to resolve with Geisinger
Request written answers for these 1 incomplete or conflicting areas:
- Application deadline: Is a place available for my intended intake, and what are its application opening and closing dates?
Application process and contact
Use the official programme website for the current application route, named contact and document instructions. VascFellow does not accept applications on behalf of the institution.
Programme enquiries: Lori Scalleat, Vascular Surgery Program Administrator, lscalleat@geisinger.edu, +1 570 271 6369.
Open programme website ↗Open verification source ↗Sources for the additional details
Selected details reviewed on 2026-11-12. This does not establish a current opening or renew verification of every field.
- Combined programme page: fellowship-specific curriculum and shared FAQ ↗
- Official source for reviewed details ↗
- Official supplementary applicant information ↗
- AAMC ERAS 2027 independent vascular surgery programme directory ↗
- AAMC ERAS 2027 fellowship submission and review dates ↗
- Geisinger fellowship application and selection details ↗
- AAMC ERAS vascular surgery programme directory ↗
- Programme-reported AMA FREIDA survey, ACGME ID 4504121072 ↗