Plastic Surgery
Core Career Advisors
- Core Advisor/Department Co-Chair- Lori Rawson, M.D.
- Mitzi Miller, M.D.
Yes.
Yes.
- Cleveland Clinic
- John Hopkin's
- Mayo Clinic - Scottsdale, AZ
- University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
- Cleveland Clinic
- University of Utah School of Medicine
Research
- Research is not required but can be a positive.
- Be prepared to talk about your work.
Personal Statement
- Demonstrate initiative and passion for the specialty.
- Why do you want to become a plastic surgeon?
- Short and long-term vision for your career.
- If you want to do research, explain why and what you would like to investigate.
Letters of Recommendation
- Three (3) letters are required.
- Surgery programs want to see letters from surgeons.
- Ask for letters from prominent, recognized faculty members.
- A chair’s letter is highly recommended and may be required by some programs.
Application Timing
- Programs begin reviewing applicants as soon as ERAS opens.
- Programs begin offering interviews October - November.
Interviews
- Program interviews are from November – January.
2024
- Ohio State University
2023
- Northwestern McGaw
2020
- Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education - AZ
- Spectrum Health/Michigan State University
2019
- Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV
2018
- UC San Diego
2014
- Oregon Health & Science University
2013
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
2012
- Mt. Sinai Hospital NY
2010
- Texas A&M College of Medicine - Scott and White Medical Center
2008
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas