Programme overview
What the official source supports
An oncologic reconstructive surgery observership for trainees and visiting physicians, combining clinic shadowing, operating-room observation and departmental lectures. Stated learning objectives include care of patients with orbital and periocular cancers.
Training structure
Published areas of exposure
- Clinic shadowing in oncologic reconstruction
- Operating-room observation
- Grand rounds, core curriculum, journal club, indications and M&M conferences
- Observation of orbital and periocular cancer care
Eligibility
Who should verify their fit
Aimed at trainees and visiting physicians; general MD Anderson observer eligibility criteria apply and should be checked on the main observer programmes page.
Application
Published application route
Complete the department's Observer Inquiry Form; fees and the wider process are on MD Anderson's main Observer Programs page.
A programme-specific document checklist is not published in the recorded evidence. Follow the official application instructions; do not assume a generic checklist is sufficient.
Contact note: Andrea Warren — Program Coordinator, Education, Plastic Surgery, amwarren@mdanderson.org
Sources and verification
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MD Anderson — Observer Opportunities in Surgery (Plastic Surgery) ↗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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