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Plastic surgery fellowship
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11 source-led programme profiles. Licensing, visa and hands-on eligibility vary by institution and candidate; always confirm with the programme and regulator.

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ISAPS Fellowship — Body Contouring & Aesthetic Surgery, Santiago

ISAPS / Clínica Aurea

Santiago · Chile

Body contouring and breast surgery fellowship at Clínica Aurea in Vitacura, Santiago, hosted by Dr Stefan Danilla, Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery. The page lists HD liposuction, RAFT lipoabdominoplasty, buttock implants and breast surgery, with occasional rhinoplasty. Surgery days are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; accommodation is not provided and applicants must check visa requirements.

Portrait of Dr. Stefan DanillaISAPS fellowship hostDr. Stefan Danilla
Aesthetic surgeryBody contouringRhinoplasty
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
3 months (fixed ISAPS fellowship period)
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Rolling · availability unconfirmed

Estada de Perfeccionamiento en Cirugía Palpebral Estética y Cirugía Orbitaria

Universidad de Chile — Facultad de Medicina, Departamento de Oftalmología (Hospital del Salvador)

Santiago · Chile

A 12-month advanced perfeccionamiento stay (versión 2026) in aesthetic eyelid surgery and orbital surgery for ophthalmologists who have already completed functional eyelid and lacrimal training.

Oculoplastic surgeryAesthetic surgery
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
12 meses (2208 horas: 2112 prácticas, 96 teóricas; 82 créditos)
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Rolling · availability unconfirmed

Estada de Perfeccionamiento en Cirugía Oculoplástica y de las Vías Lagrimales

Universidad de Chile — Facultad de Medicina, Departamento de Oftalmología (Hospital del Salvador)

Santiago · Chile

A 12-month in-person perfeccionamiento stay for ophthalmologists covering all eyelid and lacrimal surgery, with minimum operative numbers as first surgeon and assistant, certified by the Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Chile.

Oculoplastic surgery
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
12 meses (2208 horas: 2112 prácticas, 96 teóricas; 82 créditos)
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Rolling · availability unconfirmed

Estada de Perfeccionamiento en Oculoplástica y Órbita

Universidad de Chile — Unidad de Oculoplástica y Órbita, Unidad Docente de Oftalmología Campus Norte (Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile)

Santiago · Chile

A 12-month perfeccionamiento stay (versión 2026) in eyelid, conjunctival, lacrimal and orbital pathology, with emphasis on congenital malformations and tumours, based at the Hospital Clínico de la Universidad de Chile.

Oculoplastic surgery
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
12 meses (1683 horas: 1530 prácticas, 153 teóricas; 64 créditos)
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Rolling · availability unconfirmed

Estada de Perfeccionamiento en Manejo Avanzado de Heridas y Cuidado de Pacientes en Cirugía Reconstructiva e Introducción a la Investigación Clínica Aplicada

Universidad de Chile — Departamento de Cirugía Norte, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile

Santiago · Chile

A six-month perfeccionamiento stay (versión 2026) that teaches general surgeons basic reconstructive-surgery techniques and advanced wound management for emergency and surgical services without subspecialists, with an introduction to applied clinical research.

Wound reconstruction
Pathway
Short-term training
Duration
6 meses (600 horas: 576 prácticas, 24 teóricas; 22 créditos)
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
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Hand Surgery and Microsurgery Fellowship

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Santiago · Chile

Post-specialty hand and microsurgery training within the university’s orthopaedic fellowship network. The published 2026–2027 recruitment period has closed.

Portrait of Manuel MéndezHand and Microsurgery programme team memberManuel Méndez
HandMicrosurgery
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
12 months
Source reviewed 16 Oct 2026
Deadline passed

Post-title Fellowship in Hand Surgery and Microsurgery

Universidad del Desarrollo / Clínica Alemana

Santiago · Chile

One-year post-specialty training in hand, wrist, elbow and microsurgery at Clínica Alemana and Hospital Mutual de Seguridad. The page’s date banner contains an inconsistent end year; the one-year duration is published separately.

Portrait of Dr. Felipe Saxton ZellProgram DirectorDr. Felipe Saxton Zell
HandMicrosurgeryPeripheral nerve
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
12 months
Source reviewed 16 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Hand, Elbow and Microsurgery Fellowship

Clínica MEDS / Hospital DIPRECA

Santiago · Chile

A clinically focused hand, elbow and microsurgery training route, including sports-related conditions, research and formal assessment. The official syllabus describes a May 2025 cohort; a later intake is not confirmed.

Portrait of Dr. Cristóbal Greene DíazProgramme CoordinatorDr. Cristóbal Greene Díaz
HandMicrosurgeryPeripheral nerve
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
12 months
Source reviewed 16 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Estada de Perfeccionamiento en Cirugía de Mano y Codo

Universidad de Chile — Departamento de Ortopedia y Traumatología

Santiago · Chile

A 12-month hand and elbow surgery fellowship for orthopaedic surgeons, covering adult and paediatric hand, wrist, elbow and peripheral nerve surgery, including microsurgery.

Portrait of Luis Schnapp RosselProgramme Director; Assistant ProfessorLuis Schnapp Rossel
HandMicrosurgeryPeripheral nerve
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
12 months (2,450 hours; 70 credits); Monday–Friday 08:00–17:00
Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Estada de Perfeccionamiento en Cirugía Plástica Facial y Reconstructiva

Universidad de Chile — Departamento de Otorrinolaringología / Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile

Santiago · Chile

A 12-month facial plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship for otorhinolaryngologists, covering nasal, facial and head and neck reconstructive surgery.

Portrait of Gustavo Bravo CorderoProgramme Director and Coordinator; Assistant ProfessorGustavo Bravo Cordero
Facial plastic surgeryRhinoplastyHead & neck reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
12 months (2,012 hours; 78 credits); Monday–Thursday 08:00–17:00, Friday 08:00–13:00
Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many plastic surgery fellowships are listed in Chile?

PlasticFellow currently lists 11 source-backed programme profiles in Chile at 10 institutions in 1 location (Santiago). This is a verified-source list, not a census of every hospital offering training.

What types of plastic surgery training are available in Chile?

Listed formats: clinical fellowship (10), short-term training (1). The most represented focus areas are hand, microsurgery, peripheral nerve, oculoplastic surgery, aesthetic surgery. Observerships and short courses do not grant hands-on operating rights.

Can international surgeons apply for fellowships in Chile?

Eligibility differs by host. Medical registration, language, visa and supervision rules in Chile decide whether a visiting surgeon can operate. Each profile states what the official source publishes; confirm current intake and eligibility directly with the programme before applying.

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