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AAFPS Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship — Sydney (Dr George Marcells)

Programme overview

What the official source supports

A 12-month AAFPS-supported fellowship in Sydney under the directorship of Dr George Marcells, encompassing reconstructive and cosmetic facial plastic surgery, aesthetic and functional nasal, head and neck surgery; the AAFPS participates in the IBCFPRS programme.

Training structure

Published areas of exposure

  • Reconstructive and cosmetic facial plastic surgery
  • Aesthetic and functional nasal surgery
  • Head and neck surgery
  • At least one research project, a presentation at a national or international facial plastic meeting and a peer-review article

Eligibility

Who should verify their fit

Trained in the specialties of Otolaryngology (ENT), Head & Neck Surgery or Plastic Surgery; Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons or equivalent; Registered or eligible to register with the Medical Board of Australia; Become a member of the AAFPS.

Application

Published application route

Download and fill in the application form (PDF) and email it with your personal statement, curriculum vitae and three reference letters to isabel@aafps.com.au. On completion directors require Fellows to sit and pass the American Academy Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery examination.

Published application documents

  • Application form (PDF)
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Three reference letters

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Programme leadership: Dr George Marcells (listed by the AAFPS as fellowship director, Sydney) · Leadership profile →

Contact note: isabel@aafps.com.au

Sources and verification

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AAFPS — Fellowships and Observerships (official society listing) ↗

Last reviewed by PlasticFellow: 28 Oct 2026. Information not shown by an official source is labelled as unavailable or requiring confirmation.

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