Vascular surgery is the medical specialty that involves the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the arterial, venous, and lymphatic circulatory systems, excluding the heart and intracranial vessels. This position reports directly to the Chief of General Surgery. To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the o