Programme leadership profile

Faculty team — University of Colorado Anschutz / Children's Hospital Colorado

Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship

University of Colorado Anschutz / Children's Hospital Colorado · Aurora, Colorado, United States

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Portrait of Brooke French

Brooke French

Co-director, Craniofacial Surgery Program at Children’s Hospital Colorado; associated host craniofacial faculty. The official fellowship page does not name an individual fellowship director.

Photo: Children’s Hospital Colorado / University of Colorado Anschutz profile

Children’s Hospital Colorado

Brooke French earned her medical degree at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, completed plastic surgery residency there, and undertook fellowship training at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. She is co-director of the Craniofacial Surgery Program at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Her clinical interests include craniosynostosis, cleft lip and palate, vascular malformations, congenital nevi and paediatric plastic surgery.

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Profile reviewed 19 Oct 2026

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Portrait of David Khechoyan

David Khechoyan

Professor, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; craniofacial clinical faculty at Children’s Hospital Colorado. The official fellowship page does not name an individual fellowship director.

Photo: Children’s Hospital Colorado / University of Colorado Anschutz profile

Children’s Hospital Colorado

David Khechoyan studied at Idaho State University and the University of Washington School of Medicine, where he also completed plastic surgery residency. His clinical interests span paediatric and adult plastic surgery, including cleft lip and palate, craniosynostosis, orthognathic surgery, facial paralysis, facial trauma and vascular anomalies. His research focuses on outcomes in reconstruction for children with craniosynostosis, cleft lip and palate and other craniofacial conditions.

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Profile reviewed 19 Oct 2026

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Appointment evidence

Published role and affiliation

The official evidence identifies the leadership and affiliation listed below for Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship.

Leadership as published
Brooke French — Co-director, Craniofacial Surgery Program at Children’s Hospital Colorado; associated host craniofacial faculty. The official fellowship page does not name an individual fellowship director.; David Khechoyan — Professor, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; craniofacial clinical faculty at Children’s Hospital Colorado. The official fellowship page does not name an individual fellowship director.
Evidence reviewed
15 Oct 2026

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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.

Associated training route

Clinical fellowship

Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship

An instructor-level fellowship covering congenital and acquired craniofacial conditions, operative planning, longitudinal care and teaching. The ASCFS register lists preliminary accreditation.

Location
Aurora, Colorado, United States
Duration
One year; the fellow is appointed as an instructor fellow
Clinical participation
Confirm the clinical role and privileges with the programme
International applicants
Not stated on the cited CU Anschutz page
Funding
Not stated on the cited CU Anschutz page
Application timing
Not stated on the cited CU Anschutz page

Programme listed — intake not confirmed
The CU Anschutz page refers to the 2026-2027 Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship.

Eligibility, training and application

Eligibility

Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery; candidates must have passed USMLE Step 3 or COMLEX Level 3.

Published training

  • Cleft lip and palate, craniosynostosis, orthognathic surgery and facial trauma
  • Hemifacial microsomia, craniofacial tumours and cosmetic/functional facial surgery
  • Pre- and post-operative clinic planning with imaging optimisation
  • Responsible-attending teaching role with residents; required plastic surgery grand rounds presentation
  • Encouraged clinical research leading to presentation or publication

Application route

Apply through SF Match for the craniofacial surgery fellowship (2026–27 cycle details on the CU Anschutz fellowships page).

Published application documents

  • SF Match craniofacial surgery fellowship application
  • Evidence of completed ACGME-accredited plastic and reconstructive surgery residency
  • USMLE Step 3 or COMLEX Level 3

Published contact note: Kathleen Tuthill, Director, Office of Education (CU Anschutz page; email obscured on the page)

Direct programme page · Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026

Official sources

Source review: 15 Oct 2026. Education history, additional appointments, publications and personal contact details are not added without separate official evidence.

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