title: The division of vascular surgery: 33 years later.
abstract: The Division of Vascular Surgery of Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine is vibrant, growing, and striving for excellence. This article describes examples of the division's clinical practice, research arm, educational program, and administrative component. Each of the examples reflects the leadership of Dr. James S.T. Yao as well as the participation of other members of the division that have contributed to the progressive advancement of care for patients with vascular disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL 60611, USA. jmatsumu@nmh.org
authors.forename: Jon S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Matsumura
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research; D002641:Chicago; D006785:Hospitals, University / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D016730:Program Development; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends*