Fellowship in Craniofacial Pediatric Plastic Surgery

1. Applicants must have completed an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-accredited Plastic Surgery residency.
2. Applicants must be eligible to obtain a California medical license.
3. Applicants must meet the program's application and credentialing requirements.

The University of California San Diego School of Medicine provides advanced medical education, clinical training, and research opportunities through its Division of Plastic Surgery. The one-year Craniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery Fellowship is based at Rady Children's Health and offers specialized training in craniofacial and maxillofacial surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, genetics, pediatric dermatology, and oculoplastic surgery. Fellows gain hands-on experience managing cleft lip and palate, craniosynostosis, vascular anomalies, craniofacial trauma, dentofacial deformities, airway obstruction, and congenital ear conditions. The program also provides exposure to facial reconstruction, jaw surgery, multidisciplinary clinics, and clinical research, preparing fellows to manage complex craniofacial and congenital conditions across different age groups.

1. Register through the San Francisco Match Central Application Service.
2. Complete the application with the required educational and professional information.
3. Submit the supporting documents requested by the application service.
4. Complete the application before the program deadline.
5. Attend an interview if invited by the selection committee.
6. Follow the program's instructions for the matching and appointment process.