Old Dominion University Program

Vascular Surgery-Integrated Analyst Verified · Jul 1, 2022

Old Dominion University Program

Old Dominion University Program is a residency program specializing in Vascular Surgery-Integrated, located in Norfolk, Virginia, directed by Hosam F. El Sayed, MBBCh, PhD and coordinated by Latisha Yancey. The program accepts applications through November 30, 2026. International Medical Graduates interested in this program may contact the program coordinator directly at [email protected] or (757) 388-6410. IMGPrep analysts have verified and compiled this program’s IMG acceptance rate, USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 score requirements, Visa Sponsorship Policy, graduation year cutoff, and ECFMG certificate requirements — available to IMGPrep subscribers.

Program Identity & Fit

This is an integrated five-year vascular surgery residency built on a fellowship legacy dating to 1975, one of the earliest ACGME-accredited vascular programs in the country, now training residents at Sentara Norfolk General, a Level I trauma tertiary referral center with hybrid ORs, dual catheterization labs, and one of the largest vascular ultrasound labs nationally. The division's volume is substantial - over 12,000 procedures annually with residents scoring above the 90th percentile nationally in both open and endovascular case numbers, and graduates operate as primary surgeon in 500+ cases per year, reflecting a strong emphasis on procedural autonomy and breadth across open and endovascular technique. Industry partnerships give early exposure to emerging aortic, carotid, venous, and access technologies, and a 100% board pass rate over 15 years underscores a structured path to certification. Graduates disperse across academic, hybrid, and private practice settings, indicating the program values technically excellent, high-volume operators over a narrowly research-focused output.

Who it fits

An applicant whose ERAS narrative centers on high-volume open and endovascular case exposure, comfort with trauma-level acuity, and a drive toward technical mastery across a broad vascular disease spectrum rather than a niche academic research identity.

Research intensity

Moderate - research infrastructure exists and is noted (student research initiatives), but the program's stated identity centers on procedural volume and technical training rather than research output.

Career orientation

Mixed - Community Practice, Academic Medicine

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