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The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School provides outstanding faculty and physical resources supportive of our didactic and research activities. Our nationally known faculty have wide interests, well-honed teaching skills, and a spirit of cooperation and camaraderie, which provides an enjoyable and enriching experience designed to prepare residents for careers in private practice or academic pursuits. It is the goal of the Department of Plastic Surgery to stimulate and advance the knowledge of the science and art of plastic surgery, thereby improving and elevating the standards of practice of our specialty. The ultimate goal is to produce excellent plastic surgeons capable of managing the wide spectrum of problems that may come under their care, adaptable to the ever-changing environment of medicine, and continue to function at a superior level of competence throughout their careers.
Rod J. Rohrich, MD is the director of the plastic surgery residency program and Jeffrey E. Janis, MD is the co-director. Our department offers two pathways into our training program. Links are provided below for additional information about these pathways.
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Integrated Pathway
The Department of Plastic Surgery at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center has a five-year integrated plastic surgery residency. Outstanding medical students who have focused their surgical direction toward plastic surgery may apply for this integrated plastic surgery training program. Successful applicants are accepted at the PGY1 level at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. In concert with the Department of General Surgery, the first three years consist of specifically tailored general/specialty surgery rotations, preparatory for a career in plastic surgery. The first three years of training meet the requirements for general surgery stipulated by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc. and approved by the Committee on Credentials, as well as the Residency Review Committee on Plastic Surgery.
Upon completion of the required general surgery training, the resident progresses directly into the plastic surgery residency for a two-year (PGY4 and 5) experience in the full spectrum of plastic surgery.
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PGY2 |
Plastic Surgery (1 month)
General Surgery (3 months)
Neurological Surgery (1 month)
Trauma (1 month)
Burns (1 month)
Orthopaedic Surgery (1 month)
Day Surgery (1 month)
Anesthesiology (1 month)
Emergency Medicine (1 month)
Pediatric Surgery (1 month)
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Plastic Surgery (1 month)
Surgery - University Hospital (1month)
General Surgery (2 months)
Otolaryngology (1 month)
Orthopaedic Hand (1 month)
Surgical Oncology (1 month)
Surgical Intensive Care Unit (1 month)
Trauma (1 month)
Pediatric Surgery-Pedi-Trauma (1 month)
Emergency Room (Surgery) (1 month)
Cardiothoracic Surgery (1 month) |
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| PGY3 |
PGY4 Junior |
Plastic Surgery (2 months)
General Surgery - Elective (1 month)
General Surgery (3 month)
Trauma (2 month)
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (1 month)
Ophthalmology (Oculoplastics) (1 month)
Vascular Surgery (1 month)
Dermatology (Moh's Surgery) (1 month)
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Parkland Health & Hospital System (3 months) Baylor University Medical Center (3 months)
Children's Medical Center of Dallas (1.5 months) Dallas VA Medical Center/spinal cord unit (1.5 months)
Zale Lipshy University Hospital/burn unit (3 months)
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| PGY5 Senior |
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Parkland Health & Hospital System (3 months)
Baylor University Medical Center (3 months)
Children's Medical Center of Dallas (1.5 months)
Dallas VA Medical Center/spinal cord unit (1.5 months)
Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute/aesthetic unit (3 months)
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Independent Model
The independent model follows the more traditional pathway and is designed for applicants who are board-eligible in general surgery, although candidates with other backgrounds will be considered if they meet the requirements of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Applicants must have completed the general surgery requirements stipulated by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and approved by the Committee of Credentials.
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Outstanding residents fulfilling the pre-plastic surgery requirement including anticipated completion of General Surgery, ENT or Orthopedic residencies may apply for the traditional two years residency training program in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
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| Independent Rotations: Specialized Plastic Surgery |
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Junior |
Senior |
| Parkland Health & Hospital System |
3 months |
3 months |
| Baylor University Medical Center |
3 months |
3 months |
| Children's Medical Center of Dallas |
1.5 months |
1.5 months |
| Dallas VA Medical Center/spinal cord unit |
1.5 months |
1.5 months |
| Zale Lipshy University Hospital/burn unit |
3 months |
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| Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute/aesthetic unit |
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3 months |
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