Abstract
Much like in other surgical specialties, vascular surgery has more than one pathway to success. Alternate training pathways allow for individuals to choose which might be best for them and allow them to optimally accomplish their career goals. This chapter highlights the various vascular surgery programs and the pros and cons of each.
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McGinigle, K.L., Crowner, J. (2017). Vascular Surgery Training: Multiple Pathways to Success. In: Englesbe, M., Meyers, M. (eds) A How To Guide For Medical Students. Success in Academic Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-42897-0_15
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