Program OverviewThe Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery offers two resident positions per year in a combined general surgery/plastic surgery program. The residency begins with three years of general surgery training, which provides comprehensive experience and education within the field. These preliminary years are tailored specifically to plastic surgery residents and include rotation on otolaryngology, dermatology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and plastic surgery. The educational goals for our residents include a comprehensive and balanced plastic surgical education based on these six "core competencies":
The three general surgery years are designed to give you a solid foundation in the principles of surgery, as well as exposure to other disciplines, to provide the best preliminary training before beginning your plastic surgery residency. The American Board of Plastic Surgery limits your exposure to plastic surgery/hand surgery to six months or less during this three-year preliminary training. Upon successful completion of the three-year general surgery program, residents begin their three-year residency in plastic surgery. This portion of the program provides comprehensive surgical and educational experiences while working in community- and university-based clinical settings. The faculty maintains the strongest commitment to its residents and their educational advancement. Program specifics—such as clinical practice, rotation schedule and training sites—can be found via the links above. Or you can contact the Program office. University of Rochester Medical Center Program Coordinator: Beth Jocolano |