Leave Your Mark On The World As A Vascular Surgeon

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Who Are Vascular Surgeons?

• Perform some of the most difficult yet rewarding
  procedures within the field of surgery
• Practice in a tertiary care environment
• Academic institution
• Group practice
• An integral part of every premier medical center
  community practice in the country

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Why Should I Pursue a Career in Vascular Surgery?

• Rewarding on many different levels
• Provide global patient care
• Perform life-and-limb-saving interventions
• Improved patient outcomes
• Establish lasting relationships with patients and
  their families

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What Are the Future Prospects For Vascular
Surgery?

• By 2040.140 million people over age 50
• Vascular workload expected to increase
  proportionally
• Fewer young general surgeons performing vascular
  procedures
• Growing need for vascular specialists

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What About Research?

• Infinite abundant opportunities in basic science
• Diverse from gene therapy to treatment of
  aorticaneurysms
• Exciting greatly affect patient care

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How Can I Learn More About Becoming a Vascular
Surgeon?

• www.vascularweb.org
• Vascular surgery program directors
• Vascular surgery residents
• Practicing vascular surgeons

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Conclusion...
What are the Rewards Awaiting You as a Vascular
Surgeon?

• Advanced training
• Specialized services in demand
• Be a primary care provider
• Abundant research opportunities available

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