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Welcome Message
A collaboration between HCA St. David's HealthCare System and Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons (CTVS), we are proud to be the first Vascular Surgery Fellowship in Austin. Our program was founded on a simple but powerful mission — to train the next generation of vascular surgeons to be efficient, technically excellent, and clinically independent leaders.
Here in Austin, innovation thrives — from technology and music to medicine. CTVS has been at the forefront of vascular care in Central Texas for over 60 years, and our partnership with St. David's HealthCare offers an unmatched combination of clinical volume, procedural diversity, and collegial culture. Fellows operate daily alongside experienced faculty in high-volume office-based labs and tertiary referral hospitals, gaining hands-on expertise in both open and endovascular surgery.
What makes our fellowship unique is its balance between autonomy and mentorship. Fellows are treated as junior partners — not just trainees — with opportunities to lead cases, design clinical research, and mentor students through our Vascular CORPS (Clinical Outcomes Research Program for Students). Our graduates will leave confident in all aspects of vascular surgery, including carotid, aortic, peripheral, and dialysis access surgery, as well as advanced endovascular interventions using the latest technologies.
Austin itself is an incredible place to live and train. The city's vibrant energy, outdoor lifestyle, and cultural diversity mirror the collaborative, forward-thinking spirit of our program. Whether on the lake, in the operating room, or presenting at a national meeting, our fellows are part of a community that values excellence, integrity, and innovation.
We invite you to join us in shaping the future of vascular surgery — in a city and a program where hard work, creativity, and purpose come together every day.
About our program
The HCA St. David's – CTVS Vascular Surgery Fellowship offers a comprehensive and high-volume training experience designed to develop efficient and confident vascular surgeons equipped to succeed in independent practice upon graduation. With one fellow accepted per year (two total in training), our program provides individualized mentorship and hands-on experience across the full spectrum of vascular disease.
Fellows rotate through three distinct clinical regions — South, Central, and North Austin — encompassing five busy hospitals within the St. David's HealthCare network. This structure ensures exposure to a diverse range of patient populations, practice models, and procedural environments. Fellows participate in a robust mix of open and endovascular surgery, including complex aortic repair, carotid revascularization, lower-extremity revascularization, and dialysis access surgery, as well as outpatient interventions in our modern office-based labs.
The curriculum features weekly dedicated didactic sessions focused on leadership development, technical excellence, and board readiness. Our goal is not only to produce technically proficient surgeons but also well-rounded physicians who understand the nuances of clinical decision-making, multidisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centered care.
In addition to core clinical training, fellows complete specialized rotations in vascular ultrasound, research, and venous disease management. These experiences strengthen essential skills in noninvasive vascular imaging, scholarly inquiry, and outpatient procedural techniques — all critical to modern vascular practice. Research is supported through the HCA Healthcare Graduate Medical Education network, providing access to extensive data resources, mentorship, and infrastructure to promote clinical investigation and scholarly productivity. Fellows are expected to present their work at regional or national vascular meetings and submit at least one manuscript for publication.
With close faculty interaction, diverse clinical exposure, and institutional commitment to innovation, the HCA St. David's – CTVS Vascular Surgery Fellowship offers an exceptional environment to prepare for a rewarding and impactful career in vascular surgery.
Ryan Turley, MD, FACS
Program director
Ryan S. Turley, M.D., FACS trained in general and vascular surgery at Duke University Medical Center and now serves as Program Director of the HCA St. David’s–CTVS Vascular Surgery Fellowship in Austin. A Texas A&M faculty member and Secretary of the Texas Society for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, he mentors students, leads clinical trials, and directs the Vascular CORPS research program with over 50 peer-reviewed publications.
Salary
| Year | Salary |
|---|---|
| PGY6 | $81,744 |
| PGY7 | $85,010 |
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services
- Retirement: 401k (employer matching offered)
- Equipment: iPhone, Laptop, White Coat, Scrubs
- On-Call Meal Stipend: $950 per academic year
Day 1 benefits:
- GME provided laptop/cellphone
- Wellness 24/7 support
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Residency Training License
Curriculum highlights
The St David's Healthcare GME Vascular Surgery Fellowship offers a comprehensive, hands-on training experience designed to prepare fellows for independent practice in all aspects of open and endovascular surgery.