Our Mission

To develop comprehensive, well-trained plastic surgeons, who have a thorough understanding of the field, are excellent and compassionate clinicians, and will be leaders in patient care while contributing to the specialty.

We strive to continually improve the program to assure that we provide the tools for our graduates to succeed in either private practice or academia. We recruit individuals that are intelligent, hardworking, responsible and creative. We want everyone involved in the program to have fun and enjoy our rigorous, top quality program.

Our Values

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Honesty and Integrity

We uphold the values of honesty and integrity as a core tenant of our medical education program. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of trust, open communication, and respect, where truthfulness and transparency prevail in all interactions. We hold ourselves and our learners to the highest ethical standards, promoting ethical behavior and professional responsibility in all aspects of medical education, research, and patient care.

Collaboration

Our program fosters a collaborative learning community, where faculty, trainees, students, and staff work together to share knowledge, experience, and ideas, enriching the educational and clinical experience for all. 

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Individuality

Our program fosters an environment where individuals from various backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives are welcome, respected, and supported. We strive to create a setting that encourages all participants to thrive and contribute, recognizing the value of different viewpoints in enriching our learning and clinical environment. 

Excellence

Our commitment to continuous improvement drives us to provide the highest quality medical education, preparing our residents and fellows to excel as compassionate and skilled Plastic Surgeons.

Resident Life

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