2nd Edition Now Available!
The Vascular Surgery Review: Second Edition
Written By: Dr. Thomas Creeden
The Vascular Surgery In-Training Exam Review Book is a high-yield reference text designed to accommodate the aspiring vascular surgeon, & vascular surgeons in-training, both integrated residents & vascular surgery fellows. The note-style & bulleted format allows for easy navigation of complex information. Use this book to prepare for the VSITE, oral & written board exams, and most importantly, to review the pathologies & treatments for your patients on a daily basis.
The Why
Since 2006, there has been an exponential increase in the number of integrated vascular surgery training programs in the United States. This has allowed more trainees to obtain their goal of becoming a vascular surgeon, while bypassing the traditional route of general surgery residency followed by vascular surgery fellowship. As with all independent surgical residencies, annual in-service exams & written/oral board exams remain a cornerstone for assessment of knowledge.
The VSITE (Vascular Surgery In-Training Exam) is the fund of knowledge test taken on an annual basis by all integrated vascular surgery trainees, as well as vascular surgery fellows. While similar in structure to other surgical in-service exams, the majority of content is focused on vascular surgery topics. Although many vascular surgery reference textbooks exist, to date, there are very limited publications focused on VSITE & written board exam review. This represents a key unmet need as excellent textbooks do not necessarily serve as excellent exam review books. As more vascular surgery training programs continue to adopt and/or create integrated residences, this unmet need will only grow. It is with this gap in mind that we have created this book.
"Could not have finished residency without this book."
- PGY-5 Vascular Surgery Resident
"The Vascular Surgery Review Book helped me understand the higher level details of vascular surgery which helped me answer tough questions correctly on my rotation."
- Vascular Surgery Sub-Intern (MS4)
The How
Vascular surgery trainees should use this guide to aid their studies while progressing through training. Specifically, this book should serve as a high yield reference text that may be used to prepare for an in-service exam (VSITE), written & oral board exams, address patient specific vascular pathology, or review key concepts prior to patient assessments. As with all “review” texts, this is not intended to be an all inclusive reference, however, should be utilized as a condensed version of complete textbooks. The medical student or general surgery resident may find this high-yield reference text helpful while rotating on vascular surgery services. Currently available comprehensive vascular surgery textbooks are excellent and this guide does not intend to replace them. However, they are dense, wide-ranging, and not focused on the specific needs of trainees looking for a time-efficient way in which to review key learning points. And it is in this context that we invite the reader to this book.
The Impact
Since inception, The Vascular Surgery Review Book has established itself as a fundamental & must-have resource for vascular surgery trainees, medical students, & all those who provide care for our patients. Selling in over 30 countries worldwide, & more than two thousand copies sold in the United States, this book now sits alongside the cornerstone resources in our field
"Such an easy read, yet all inclusive. This book should be given to every vascular resident & fellow, every year."
- PGY-2 Vascular Surgery Resident
Dr. Thomas Creeden
The Author
Tom Creeden is an integrated vascular surgery resident at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, under the direction of Dr. Andres Schanzer & Dr. Jessica Simons. He obtained an undergraduate degree from the University of Northern Iowa, and a medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Reviews
"This book is incredible. It truly feels like it's got just the answers for all the questions I get pimped on and for the VSITE. It distills Rutherfords into the most important points and makes reading so much more approachable. I could not be more grateful to the authors for creating this."
"This book was a gift for my second-year residency, I received the first edition last year and rely on it daily. It's the bible to vascular surgery! I just got a few of the fourth-year medical students to buy it who are interested in vascular surgery. What I find amazing about this book is the ease of the read. Down and dirty and to the point for getting the information you need. Thank you!"
"This book is a must have for anyone interested in vascular surgery. It is everything you need to know in an easy to read format. The second edition has some new material to make it even better than the first!! People spend tons of money on text books that they never open, but this one is different, you will actually use it in clinical practice on a regular basis."
"TThe second edition of this book just improved upon the first by leaps and bounds. This is a phenomenal review for any Vascular training, med student, APP, joining the vascular workforce. Even excellent for Junior vascular surgeons to help prepare for the boards. Could not speak higher of the amazing work. Dr. Creeden has done and giving a phenomenal concise review, this edition has included more relevant topics that are on the cutting edge as well!"
"This is a concise, yet informative go-to vascular surgery book for learners across the spectrum of their training. Dr. Creeden has hit the ball out of the park again with this new edition, which includes the most up-to-date information on clinical trials and a number of figures and tables that may be easily referenced. A must purchase!"
"The best review book on the market as far as bang for buck. Easy to read and condensed down to just the most salient features. The second edition far surpasses the first based on the increased number of figures that make retention so much easier. The trial result updates are also super helpful."
"Great bulleted lists, figures, and illustrations. The new procedure details make it very useful for prep 5 minutes before entering a surgery. This is the best review book I have come across and so much easier to use than larger text books."
