Curriculum Overview/Rotations
Overall Goals
Our philosophy is to provide residents with an educational and training experience that encompasses all aspects of plastic surgery and patient- and family-centered care. Our goals and mission are:
- To provide a foundation in the basic principles of plastic surgery through an organized curriculum
- To provide well rounded clinical experiences that expose the trainee to all aspects of plastic surgery
- To foster confidence and expertise necessary for independent practice in both the academic and community settings
- To provide a balance of education, service, self teaching/administration and continuity of care
- To provide the tools and skills necessary to become lifelong learners
- To provide the skill set necessary to critically appraise scientific literature and incorporate into practice
- To provide opportunities and experiences in clinical and basic science research
Here is a sample rotation schedule.




