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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Training locations in Chile
Listed destinations reflect documented opportunities, not every hospital with a plastic surgery department.
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A full-time tutorial-based hand and microsurgery fellowship with clinical and operative rotations, anatomical dissection, simulation, rehabilitation and applied research.
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
Post-specialty hand and microsurgery training within the university’s orthopaedic fellowship network. The published 2026–2027 recruitment period has closed.
Hand and Microsurgery programme team memberManuel Méndez
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.
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.
A 12-month hand and elbow surgery fellowship for orthopaedic surgeons, covering adult and paediatric hand, wrist, elbow and peripheral nerve surgery, including microsurgery.
A 12-month facial plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship for otorhinolaryngologists, covering nasal, facial and head and neck reconstructive surgery.
Programme Director and Coordinator; Assistant ProfessorGustavo Bravo Cordero
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.