Plastic Surgery Integrated Residency Program

1. Applicants must hold a medical degree from a recognized medical school.
2. Applicants must submit an official medical school transcript and a Medical Student Performance Evaluation, also known as the Dean’s Letter.
3. Applicants must provide three letters of recommendation. One letter must be from either the chairperson or the program director of surgery at their medical school.
4. Applicants must submit official scores from the United States Medical Licensing Examination.
5. Applicants must provide a completed application form and a personal statement.
6. International medical graduates must provide certification from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates.
7. International medical graduates must provide documentation of Exchange Visitor visa status and United States residency status, such as permanent residency or United States citizenship.
8. International medical graduates must provide proof of successful completion of Steps 1, 2, and 3 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination. Applicants who graduated from medical school more than three years earlier are generally unlikely to receive an interview invitation.

The University of Florida College of Medicine is part of the University of Florida, a public research university located in Gainesville, Florida. Its Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery provides specialized surgical care, medical education, and research opportunities. The division treats patients with congenital conditions, traumatic injuries, acquired defects, and conditions requiring reconstructive or aesthetic surgery. The Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Program is a six-year postgraduate training program designed to prepare physicians for independent practice in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Residents gain supervised clinical experience in reconstructive surgery, hand surgery, craniofacial surgery, microsurgery, breast reconstruction, burn care, wound management, and cosmetic surgery. The program also emphasizes research, surgical skills development, multidisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based patient care to prepare residents for comprehensive surgical practice.

1. Apply electronically through the Plastic Surgery Common Application.
2. Complete and submit the Common Application Form and personal statement.
3. Submit the official medical school transcript and Medical Student Performance Evaluation.
4. Provide three letters of recommendation, including one from the chairperson or program director of surgery at your medical school.
5. Submit official scores from the United States Medical Licensing Examination.
6. International medical graduates must provide the required certification, visa documentation, United States residency-status documentation, and proof of completion of the required licensing examination steps.
7. The selection committee reviews completed applications and selects candidates for interviews.
8. Selected applicants receive an interview invitation by email. Interviews for the integrated residency are typically scheduled during January and February.
9. Complete the residency application and matching requirements through the Association of American Medical Colleges and the National Resident Matching Program.