Programme overview
What the official source supports
Michigan combines complex craniofacial reconstruction, orthognathic training and research with a structured teaching programme and medical-ethics instruction.
Training structure
Published areas of exposure
- Monobloc and fronto-orbital advancements, cranial vault reshaping and distraction osteogenesis
- Facial trauma and orthognathic surgery including Le Fort I, sagittal split and genioplasty
- Multidisciplinary craniofacial and cleft clinics and didactic conferences
- Required submission of two manuscripts; access to NIH-funded craniofacial research laboratory
Eligibility
Who should verify their fit
Completed plastic surgery training in an accredited US or Canadian programme.
Application
Published application route
Register and apply through SF Match. The published August deadline has passed; confirm current availability with the Surgery Education Office.
Published application documents
- SF Match craniofacial surgery fellowship application
- ASCFS application materials where required by the programme
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Programme leadership: Christian John Vercler, MD (Program Director) · Leadership profile →
Contact note: Department of Surgery Education Office: surgery-education-office@med.umich.edu
Sources and verification
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University of Michigan — official fellowship page ↗Last reviewed by PlasticFellow: 13 Oct 2026. Information not shown by an official source is labelled as unavailable or requiring confirmation.
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