PLastic surgery

[ithinkso]

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TO anyone who kNOWs
tell me all about this field??
thx

 

[kimberlicox]

Pretty tall order. I suggest you check out the various web sites devoted to Plastic Surgery for detailed information. Check:
http://www.abfprs.org/
American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery
http://www.surgery.org/
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
http://www.plasticsurgery.org

http://www.plastic-surgery.net

<A HREF="http://www.ama-assn.org" TARGET=_blank> http://www.ama-assn.org
For training, there are two models:

The traditional, Independent model which requires 2-3 years of additional training beyond at least 3 years of Gen Surg residency or an Ortho residency

The newer, Integrated model matches students at PGY1 level for either a 3+3, 3+2 or 4+2 residency combined with General Surgery. These programs are highly competitive and difficult to get into (but some of us still try!).

Hope this helps.

[This message has been edited by kimberlicox (edited 01-18-2001).]

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[Future Surgeon]

Best site I've found is ...
http://members.nbci.com/tramflap/index.htm

It gives a lot of good info -- esp. about combo programs.

Many people still consider it more "prestigious" to do the traditional track, but the combo tracks are becoming more and more popular.

 

[kimberlicox]

That is a good site with lots of links. However, keep in mind that the program database hasn't been updated in nearly 2 years, so you would be well advised to check with individual programs about what they offer. Even FREIDA isn't up to date.