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Steven Dayan, MD; Benjamin Caughlin, MD

Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship — Steven Dayan

SD MD / Many Faces of Chicago · Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Leadership as published
Steven Dayan, MD; Benjamin Caughlin, MD (director/co-directors listed in the September 2026 AAFPRS handbook)
Evidence reviewed
16 Oct 2026
Affiliated training host
SD MD / Many Faces of Chicago

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Training context

Published programme focus

These areas describe the linked training programme, rather than a complete clinical biography or list of individual credentials.

Facial plastic surgeryAesthetic surgeryRhinoplastySkin cancer & Mohs reconstruction

Associated training route

Clinical fellowship

Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship — Steven Dayan

A dedicated facial plastic and reconstructive surgery route in Chicago, Illinois, described in the September 2026 AAFPRS handbook. Published training includes rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, facelift surgery, mohs defect reconstruction.

Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Duration
One fellowship year; confirm exact appointment dates with the host
Clinical participation
Clinical and operative experience described; independent privileges depend on local licensing and credentialing
International applicants
IMG acceptance is decided by each host. AAFPRS directs IMGs to contact directors and not use the regular Application of Intent or match route; local licensing and visa approval remain necessary.
Funding
September 2026 handbook funding note: $68,000 PGY-6 UIC salary. Individual entries can retain older salary years; obtain current written terms.
Application timing
Network cycle: Application of Intent opens 30 November 2026; fellowship application due 1 February 2027 (2028–2029 training). Reconfirm host-specific selection and any additional deadlines.

Upcoming application cycle
AAFPRS portal publishes a 2028–2029 application cycle; this does not confirm a vacancy at this individual host.

Eligibility, training and application

Eligibility

AAFPRS prerequisites include appropriate otolaryngology or plastic surgery residency training or board certification and membership for the regular match route. The chapter lists MD/DO qualifications; confirm local medical licensing with the host. Confirm specialty-specific restrictions, credentialing and visa eligibility directly.

Published training

  • Rhinoplasty
  • Eyelid surgery
  • Facelift surgery
  • Mohs defect reconstruction
  • Hair restoration
  • Laser and skin resurfacing
  • Clinical or laboratory research
  • Resident teaching

Application route

Eligible match applicants apply through the AAFPRS fellowship database after membership and approval of an Application of Intent, then register separately with SF Match. IMGs must follow the separate director-led route. Check the linked programme chapter for local requirements.

Published application documents

  • AAFPRS Application of Intent and completed fellowship application (eligible match applicants)
  • Current curriculum vitae
  • One-page future plans statement
  • Official medical school transcript with registrar signature
  • Three letters uploaded by referees, including the department chair or programme director
  • Application fee and separate SF Match registration where applicable
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Official society listing · Source reviewed 16 Oct 2026

Official sources

Source review: 16 Oct 2026. Education history, additional appointments, publications and personal contact details are not added without separate official evidence.

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