Programme leadership profile

Stephen J. Kovach, III, MD; the ASRM listing names Liza C. Wu, MD

Microsurgery Fellowship

University of Pennsylvania and Fox Chase Cancer Center · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Appointment evidence

Published role and affiliation

Stephen J. Kovach, III, MD; the ASRM listing names Liza C. Wu, MD is identified in the directory evidence for Microsurgery Fellowship at University of Pennsylvania and Fox Chase Cancer Center.

Leadership as published
Stephen J. Kovach, III, MD (Program Director, Penn page); the ASRM listing names Liza C. Wu, MD
Evidence reviewed
15 Oct 2026

Names may identify a director, supervisor, host or contact. The source wording above defines the role; reconfirm the current appointment with the programme.

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

Microsurgery Fellowship

Microsurgery Fellowship in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, represented by an official plastic-surgery or microsurgery society listing. Current case mix, appointment terms and vacancies require direct confirmation.

Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Duration
One clinical year with research opportunities
Clinical participation
Advanced clinical training; operative scope varies by programme and licence
International applicants
Visa, state licensure and international-graduate eligibility must be confirmed directly
Funding
Not publicly confirmed in the directory listing
Application timing
Central Application deadline printed as 4 March 2026, with interviews on 17 and 18 April 2026 (Penn page; confirm the current cycle).

Programme listed — intake not confirmed
Fellowship year printed as 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2028.

Eligibility, training and application

Eligibility

Open to those satisfactorily completing an accredited plastic surgery residency programme or other appropriately qualified plastic surgeons.

Published training

  • Microsurgery
  • Surgical oncology reconstruction
  • Breast reconstruction

Application route

Apply through the SF Match Central Application Service and register with the SF Match for microsurgery.

No programme-specific document checklist is recorded. Follow the current official instructions.

Published contact note: Kris Gallagher, Program Coordinator, kris.gallagher@pennmedicine.upenn.edu (Penn page)

Official society listing · 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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