2W: Introduction to Plastic Surgery

School of Medicine

In this two-week elective, students will be exposed to the broad spectrum of plastic surgery including pediatric plastic surgery (cleft lip and palate, major craniofacial surgery, and other congenital and acquired anomalies), hand surgery, microvascular surgery, burn surgery, reconstructive surgery of the extremities, and breast, head, and neck reconstruction. They will also have the opportunity to be exposed to cosmetic plastic surgery including facial rejuvenation, breast enhancement and reduction, and other body contouring procedures. At the end of the rotation, students will have a much greater knowledge and appreciation of the role that plastic surgery plays in patient care.