Fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Duration: 3 Year(s)
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Overview
The Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship at Reading Hospital – Tower Health offers rigorous, comprehensive training for advanced surgical practice in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Fellows rotate through core areas such as reconstructive procedures, aesthetic techniques, hand surgery, microsurgery, wound care, and regional multidisciplinary clinics. The curriculum includes structured clinical rotations — such as general plastic surgery, microsurgery and advanced prosthetic reconstructive rotations, hand and cosmetic surgery, pain management, anesthesia exposure, and wound care — across PGY-6, PGY-7, and PGY-8 levels with increasing autonomy and procedural responsibility. Fellows also participate in regular didactics including curriculum-aligned lectures, monthly journal clubs, morbidity & mortality conferences, and formal academic sessions, ensuring integration of evidence-based practice and surgical knowledge. The program engages fellows in clinical research, quality improvement projects, and interdisciplinary collaboration with specialties such as trauma surgery, orthopedics, burn care, and pediatric surgery. Faculty members from Tower Health and affiliate sites bring extensive clinical and academic expertise, providing mentorship and preparing graduates for leadership roles in plastic and reconstructive surgery practice or further subspecialty training.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Fellows receive a paid salary/stipend reflective of their postgraduate clinical level (PGY-6, PGY-7, PGY-8) based on institutional GME compensation scales.
Accomodation:
As Per Availability
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Completed residency in General Surgery or Plastic Surgery accredited by ACGME
- Valid USMLE/COMLEX Step scores
- Eligibility for Pennsylvania state medical licensure
- Submission of application materials including CV, personal statement, letters of recommendation
- Participation in interview and fellowship selection process.
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Prepare Application Materials: Updated CV, medical school transcripts, USMLE/COMLEX scores, letters of recommendation, and personal statement outlining professional goals.
- Submit Application: Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) or as directed by the program coordinator.
- Program Review: Fellowship leadership reviews applications for eligibility and clinical suitability.
- Interview Invitations: Selected applicants are invited for interviews with faculty and program leadership.
- Interviews: Participate in formal interviews evaluating clinical and academic fit.
- Rank & Offer: Candidates are ranked and offers are extended based on selection outcomes.
- Acceptance & Onboarding: Accept offer, complete credentialing, Pennsylvania licensure verification, and program onboarding prior to start date (typically July 1).
