EAFPS International Observership Program — European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (EAFPS), Germany

Programme overview

What the official source supports

The EAFPS runs an observership scheme in which active members spend one to three months observing at accredited European facial plastic surgery centres. The Academy publishes a list of observership centres (24 named surgeons in several countries, including Germany, Croatia, Italy and Türkiye) but contact details are held in the members area. Host specialties include plastic surgery and ENT, with the focus on facial plastic surgery.

Training structure

Published areas of exposure

Structured clinical observation with a recognised facial plastic surgeon at an accredited centre
Focus area chosen by the applicant within facial plastic surgery
EAFPS Observership Program Certificate on submission of a signed letter of completion

Eligibility

Who should verify their fit

Active paying EAFPS membership and a certificate of completed specialist training in plastic surgery, ENT or oral and maxillofacial surgery (MD only).

Application

Published application route

Choose a focus area, contact an accredited centre directly to agree availability and obtain a letter of acceptance, then email eafps@eafps.org with the centre, proposed timeframe and acceptance letter. The administration fee is paid once the observership is confirmed.

Published application documents

Certificate of completed specialist training
Letter of acceptance from the host centre
Signed letter of completion (after the observership)

This checklist summarises the linked official source. Confirm any updated forms and requirements before submission.

Contact note: EAFPS Education Office — eafps@eafps.org

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EAFPS — International Observership Program ↗EAFPS — List B, Observership Training Centers (29 Sep 2026) ↗

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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