Plastic Surgery Residency

1. Applicants must be graduates of accredited medical schools and meet the eligibility requirements for the Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Program.
2. Applicants must apply for the six-year integrated residency pathway, which begins directly after medical school.
3. Applicants must submit their application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
4. Applicants must meet the university's applicable residency appointment and credentialing requirements.
5. Applicants must participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) for residency selection.
6. Applicants must follow the program's official application instructions and meet any additional requirements specified for the relevant application cycle.

The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is a public research university located in La Jolla, California, United States, recognized for its medical education, research, and advanced healthcare services. The university offers a six-year Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Program designed to develop skilled plastic and reconstructive surgeons. The program combines structured academic learning, supervised clinical training, and hands-on surgical experience in areas such as reconstructive surgery, aesthetic surgery, hand surgery, craniofacial surgery, burn care, and microsurgery. Residents gain experience in patient evaluation, surgical planning, and the management of complex conditions while working with experienced faculty across affiliated healthcare facilities. The program aims to prepare residents for independent clinical practice and future leadership in plastic surgery.

1. Apply to the Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Program through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Submit all required application documents according to the program's official instructions.
3. Wait for the program to review your application and determine interview eligibility.
4. Attend the interview if invited, following the American Council of Educators in Plastic Surgery (ACEPS) interview policy.
5. Submit your rank-order list through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
6. If matched, complete the university's appointment, credentialing, and onboarding formalities.