Integrated Vascular & Residency Program
The Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency Program at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) is a five-year ACGME-accredited program dedicated to training the next generation of vascular surgeons through advanced clinical experience, academic scholarship, and innovative research.
Residents receive comprehensive training in open vascular surgery, endovascular interventions, and the medical management of vascular disease while working within a high-volume academic medical center. Training occurs at Wellstar MCG Medical Center, a regional tertiary referral center that includes a 478-bed hospital, a 13-county regional trauma center, and more than 80 outpatient practice sites. The institution provides residents with exposure to a wide range of complex vascular conditions and cutting-edge treatment technologies.
The program accepts one resident per year, fostering a highly personalized training environment with strong mentorship from faculty leaders in vascular and endovascular surgery.
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Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency Program
1120 15th Street, BA 4411
762-375-4831
Program Overview
Mission
The mission of the Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency Program at the Medical College of Georgia is to improve the care of patients requiring vascular surgical intervention by training the next generation of vascular surgeons while advancing the broader mission of MCG in education, scholarship, and patient care across the state of Georgia.
Program Aims
Advanced Vascular Education
Provide specialized education in the diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease using both open surgical and minimally invasive endovascular techniques.
Hands-On Operative Training
Residents gain extensive operative experience in the operating room, hybrid operating suite, and cardiac catheterization laboratories.
Comprehensive Disease Management
Training includes management of peripheral artery disease, aortic aneurysm, carotid artery disease, and venous disorders.
Research & Academic Development
Residents participate in clinical and translational research initiatives designed to advance vascular care.
Quality Improvement & Outcomes Research
The program promotes data-driven quality improvement through registry development and outcomes monitoring.
Professional Development
Residents develop leadership, professionalism, and lifelong learning habits.
Training Environment
Wellstar MCG Medical Center is the primary training site. It is a major academic health center serving patients throughout Georgia and the Southeast.
Key features include:
- 478-bed tertiary care academic medical center
- 154-bed Children’s Hospital of Georgia
- 13-county regional trauma center
- More than 80 outpatient practice locations
- Accredited by The Joint Commission
The Wellstar MCG Health Vascular Laboratory received Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) accreditation in February 2026.
Curriculum & Program Structure
The Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency is a five-year program accepting one resident per year.
The final two years are dedicated entirely to vascular and endovascular surgery.
The final two years are dedicated entirely to vascular and endovascular surgery.
The PGY-5 year serves as the Chief Resident year, emphasizing leadership, operative autonomy, and mentorship of junior residents.
Application & Recruitment
Recruitment Information
For the 2026–2027 academic year, the program will accept one PGY-1 resident.
Application Requirements
- Official medical school transcript
- Curriculum vitae
- Personal statement
- Three letters of recommendation
- ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
- Official test transcripts
Application Submission
Email application materials to: VASCULAR_RESIDENCY@augusta.edu
Examination Requirements
USMLE: Step 1 Pass, Step 2 Passing Score
COMLEX: Level 1 Pass, Level 2 CE Pass, Level 2 PE Pass
Visa Sponsorship
The program sponsors J‑1 visas only.
History of Vascular Surgery at MCG
Vascular surgery has been a cornerstone of surgical training at the Medical College of Georgia since the founding of the Department of Surgery in 1972 by Dr. William H. Moretz.
Dr. Moretz was a pioneering vascular surgeon and the fourth president of the Medical College of Georgia.
His legacy continues through the Moretz Surgical Society, which fosters collaboration among surgeons connected to MCG.