MICHAEL AMENDOLA MD MEHP
Who Am I?
Hello! I'm Dr. Michael Amendola, a board-certified vascular surgeon with over 17 years of dedicated practice since 2009. As a leader in vascular surgery and a vascular surgery consultant, I am deeply committed to medical education and mentoring medical students. My expertise also extends to surgical simulation, 3D printing, and AI-driven innovation. I am passionate about delivering expert insights that make a real difference – whether in the clinic, operating room, classroom, or as an expert witness in the courtroom.
Pre-Medical Education
Hello! I'm Dr. Michael Amendola, a board-certified vascular surgeon with over 17 years of dedicated practice since 2009. As a leader in vascular surgery and a vascular surgery consultant, I am deeply committed to medical education and mentoring medical students. My expertise also extends to surgical simulation, 3D printing, and AI-driven innovation. I am passionate about delivering expert insights that make a real difference – whether in the clinic, operating room, classroom, or as an expert witness in the courtroom.
Medical Education
I worked at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in the Department of Genetics, where I gained valuable experience that would later inform my role as a vascular surgery consultant. After my time there, I applied and was accepted to the VCU School of Medicine, completing my degree in 2002. During my studies, I found opportunities for mentorship, particularly in guiding medical students interested in becoming expert witnesses in the field of vascular surgery.
Graduate Medical Education
I remained at VCU Health System for my training in general surgery, which I completed in 2007. Following this, I applied and was accepted into a vascular surgery fellowship at VCU Health System, which I completed in 2009. During my time there, I had the opportunity to serve as a vascular surgery consultant, providing mentorship to medical students and sharing my knowledge as an expert witness in the field.
ADVANCE TRAINING in medical education
In 2019, I completed my Masters in Education in the Health Professions (MEHP) from Johns Hopkins University (JHU) School of Education, focusing on the online education of medical students. Since completing the program, I have held a position as an Adjunct Professor at JHU, where I also engage in mentorship, particularly for those aspiring to become vascular surgeons. Additionally, I serve as a vascular surgery consultant, providing insights as an expert witness in the field.
Current Efforts
Since 2011, I have been a practicing vascular surgeon at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System (Richmond VAMC), where I hold the position of Division Chief of Vascular Surgery and serve as the Medical Director of the Non-Invasive Duplex Laboratory. In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I also provide mentorship to medical students and serve as a vascular surgery consultant, advising the VA on various national matters in the field of vascular surgery. Furthermore, I have experience as an expert witness, contributing to the understanding and development of best practices in our field.
Online lectures
Mastering the Third Year Medical Student Rotation on Surgery
Mastering the Third Year Medical Student Rotation on Surgery
Mastering the Third Year Medical Student Rotation on Surgery
Writing: From Abstracts to Papers
Mastering the Third Year Medical Student Rotation on Surgery
Mastering the Third Year Medical Student Rotation on Surgery
From Posters to Podiums: Building an Academic Portfolio as a Medical Student
From Posters to Podiums: Building an Academic Portfolio as a Medical Student
From Posters to Podiums: Building an Academic Portfolio as a Medical Student
Coming in August 2026
Maximizing Your National Vascular Surgery Meeting Experience
From Posters to Podiums: Building an Academic Portfolio as a Medical Student
From Posters to Podiums: Building an Academic Portfolio as a Medical Student
Coming in September 2026