Fellowship in Craniofacial Pediatric Plastic Surgery

1. MD or DO degree (or equivalent international medical degree) from an accredited medical school
2. Completion of an ACGME-accredited Plastic Surgery Residency Program
3. Applicant must be board eligible or board certified in Plastic Surgery
4. Must meet medical licensing and credentialing requirements for fellowship training
5. Eligible candidates should have a strong interest and background in pediatric plastic surgery and craniofacial surgery
6. International Medical Graduates (IMGs) must meet U.S. medical licensing requirements and institutional eligibility criteria

The Craniofacial Pediatric Plastic Surgery Fellowship at UC Irvine School of Medicine is a 1-year advanced fellowship program designed to provide comprehensive training in pediatric plastic surgery and craniofacial reconstruction. The program offers extensive clinical exposure to congenital and acquired craniofacial conditions, including cleft lip and palate, craniosynostosis, facial deformities, craniofacial trauma, and complex pediatric reconstructive cases. Fellows work closely with a multidisciplinary craniofacial team consisting of plastic surgeons, craniofacial orthodontists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, and craniofacial neurosurgeons, gaining expertise in advanced techniques such as nasoalveolar molding (NAM), virtual surgical planning, minimally invasive cranial procedures, and microsurgical reconstruction. The fellowship integrates hands-on surgical training, interdisciplinary clinics, clinical research, academic conferences, and innovative translational research opportunities to develop advanced skills in pediatric craniofacial surgery and prepare fellows for careers in academic and clinical plastic surgery.

1. Submit the fellowship application with required supporting documents
2. Provide academic and professional documents, including:
3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
4. Personal Statement
5. Letters of Recommendation
6. Plastic Surgery Residency Training Details
7. Board Eligibility/Certification Information
3. Application review by the Craniofacial Pediatric Plastic Surgery Fellowship Selection Committee
4. Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews
5. Final selection is based on clinical experience, surgical skills, academic background, and interest in craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery
6. Selected fellows complete institutional credentialing and licensing requirements before starting the fellowship