Programme overview
What the official source supports
A one-month shadowing programme for fully trained international physicians, with plastic surgery offered through the Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Institute. It is part of a hospital-wide international observership scheme, not a plastic-surgery-only curriculum.
Training structure
Published areas of exposure
- Observation of procedures and surgeries
- Patient rounds and teaching conferences
- Library access
- One specialty selected per application
Eligibility
Who should verify their fit
Fully trained international physicians practising abroad, or international residents and fellows who will graduate from their home institution. It is not designed for international graduates who intend to apply for US residency or fellowship.
Application
Published application route
Apply online in the relevant period with CV, one-page personal statement, recommendation letter and employment or enrolment verification, then pay the fee on acceptance.
Published application documents
- CV
- One-page personal statement
- Letter of recommendation (within 6 months)
- Official employment or school verification letter
This checklist summarises the linked official source. Confirm any updated forms and requirements before submission.
Contact note: Center for International Medical Education — CIME@ccf.org, 216-445-1711
Sources and verification
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Cleveland Clinic — International Physician Observership Program ↗Last reviewed by PlasticFellow: 22 Oct 2026. Information not shown by an official source is labelled as unavailable or requiring confirmation.
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