Independent Program
The independent model follows the traditional pathway and is designed for applicants who are board-eligible and fully trained in general surgery, although candidates with other backgrounds will be considered if they meet the requirements of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Applicants must have completed the general surgery requirements stipulated by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and approved by the Committee of Credentials.
Outstanding residents fulfilling the plastic surgery independent program requirements including anticipated completion of an ACGME-accredited General Surgery, neurological surgery, orthopaedic surgery, otolaryngology, or urology residency; may apply for the traditional three-year residency training program in plastic and reconstructive surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Rotations
Independent Rotations in Plastic Surgery, Junior Year (Year 1)
- Parkland Health & Hospital System (3 Months)
- Baylor University Medical Center (3 Months)
- Children's Medical Center of Dallas (1.5 Months)
- Dallas VA Medical Center (1.5 Months)
- University Hospital - St. Paul / Outpatient Surgery Center (1.5 Months)
- University Hospital – Zale Lipshy (1.5 Months)
Independent Rotations in Plastic Surgery, Senior Year (Year 2)
- Parkland Health & Hospital System (3 Months)
- University Hospitals - St. Paul & Zale Lipshy (3 Months)
- Baylor University Medical Center (3 Months)
- Children's Medical Center of Dallas (1 Month)
- Dallas VA Medical Center (1 Month)
- Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute (1 Month)
Independent Rotations in Plastic Surgery, Chief Year (Year 3)
- Parkland Health & Hospital System (3 Months)
- University Hospitals - St. Paul & Zale Lipshy (3 Months)
- Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute (3 Months)
- Preceptorship (1 Month)
- Elective(s) (2 Months) - includes research, ambulatory care, subspecialty rotations in plastic surgery