Programme overview
What the official source supports
A dedicated facial plastic and reconstructive surgery route in Syracuse, New York, described in the September 2026 AAFPRS handbook. Published training includes rhinoplasty, mohs defect reconstruction, microvascular reconstruction, free-tissue reconstruction.
Programme faculty
Meet the published team
Official portrait unavailable in reviewed evidence
Sherard Tatum, MD
Fellowship director / named leadership
SUNY Upstate Medical University
AAFPRS September 2026 — programme leadership ↗Profile reviewed 16 Oct 2026
Official portrait unavailable in reviewed evidence
Amar Suryadevara, MD
Co-Director
SUNY Upstate Medical University
AAFPRS September 2026 — programme leadership ↗Profile reviewed 16 Oct 2026
Training structure
Published areas of exposure
- Rhinoplasty
- Mohs defect reconstruction
- Microvascular reconstruction
- Free-tissue reconstruction
- Cleft-related facial reconstruction
- Resident teaching
Eligibility
Who should verify their fit
AAFPRS prerequisites include appropriate otolaryngology or plastic surgery residency training or board certification and membership for the regular match route. Programme licensing note: New York State medical license. Confirm specialty-specific restrictions, credentialing and visa eligibility directly.
Application
Published 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
This checklist summarises the linked official source. Confirm any updated forms and requirements before submission.
Programme leadership: Sherard Tatum, MD; Amar Suryadevara, MD (Co-Director) (director/co-directors listed in the September 2026 AAFPRS handbook) · Leadership profile →
Application contact details are not recorded. Use the official source to locate the responsible office.
Sources and verification
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AAFPRS — September 2026 programme chapter, PDF page 159 ↗AAFPRS — 2028–2029 application cycle and prerequisites ↗Last reviewed by PlasticFellow: 16 Oct 2026. Information not shown by an official source is labelled as unavailable or requiring confirmation.
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The source review date is not confirmation of a vacancy. Request a current written offer or programme statement covering the next start, deadline and timezone, required documents, permitted role, registration, supervision, visa route and total financial terms. Unknown information is not evidence of ineligibility.
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