Fellowship in Microsurgery
Duration: 1 Year(s)
UC Irvine School of Medicine, Irvine
Irvine, California, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Reconstructive Surgery
Affiliation
University of California (UCI) - Irvine
Overview
The Microsurgery Fellowship at UC Irvine School of Medicine is a 1-year advanced fellowship program designed to provide specialized training in complex microsurgical reconstruction. The program prepares fellows to develop expertise in advanced microscopic procedures with emphasis on breast reconstruction, lymphatic surgery (supermicrosurgery), head and neck reconstruction, hand and upper extremity reconstruction, lower extremity reconstruction, trauma reconstruction, and peripheral nerve surgery. Fellows receive high-volume clinical training at UC Irvine Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center and Comprehensive Cancer Center, with extensive exposure to free flap reconstruction and complex reconstructive cases. The fellowship also provides opportunities for clinical and basic science research, academic conferences, professional development activities, and mentorship from experienced plastic surgery faculty. The program aims to develop skilled reconstructive microsurgeons capable of managing complex surgical cases and pursuing careers in academic or advanced clinical practice.
Admission Intake
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Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Fellows receive a salary of approximately $104,000 (PGY-7 level) along with benefits including medical malpractice coverage, health, dental, and vision insurance through the UC Irvine Health system.
Accomodation:
At Your Own
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- MD or DO degree (or equivalent international medical degree) from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Plastic Surgery Residency Program
- Applicant must be board eligible or board certified in Plastic Surgery by the start of the fellowship
- Must be eligible for a California medical license
- Must meet hospital credentialing requirements at UC Irvine Medical Center
- Candidates should have a strong interest in microsurgical reconstruction, free flap surgery, breast reconstruction, lymphatic surgery, head & neck reconstruction, hand and lower extremity reconstruction
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Submit fellowship inquiry/application directly to the UC Irvine Microsurgery Fellowship Program
- Provide required documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal Statement
- Letters of Recommendation
- Plastic Surgery Residency Training Details
- Board Eligibility/Certification Information
- Application review by the Microsurgery Fellowship Selection Committee
- Shortlisted applicants are invited for interviews
- Final selection is based on surgical training background, academic achievements, microsurgical interest, and overall suitability for the program
- Selected fellows complete licensing, credentialing, and institutional onboarding requirements before joining the fellowship
