Programme overview
What the official source supports
Pediatric and adult reconstructive training includes cleft conditions, craniosynostosis, facial paralysis, microtia and complex head-and-neck reconstruction. The ASCFS register lists preliminary accreditation.
Programme faculty
Meet the published team
Erik Wolfswinkel, MD
Fellowship Program Director
Associate Professor of Surgery
Oregon Health & Science University / Doernbecher Children's Hospital
Directs the craniofacial fellowship and Doernbecher cleft and craniofacial programme; interests include cleft lip and palate, craniosynostosis and microtia.
Official university or hospital faculty profile ↗Profile reviewed 16 Oct 2026
Lori K. Howell, MD, FAAP
Primary fellowship educator
Associate Professor of Surgery
Oregon Health & Science University / Doernbecher Children's Hospital
The fellowship page identifies her as the other primary educator and the plastic surgery residency programme director.
Official university or hospital faculty profile ↗Profile reviewed 16 Oct 2026
Jens U. Berli, MD, MBA
Programme leader / faculty
Professor of Surgery
Oregon Health & Science University / Doernbecher Children's Hospital
Named by OHSU among the other leaders of its craniofacial and paediatric plastic surgery fellowship.
Official university or hospital faculty profile ↗Profile reviewed 16 Oct 2026
Reid V. Mueller, MD
Programme leader / faculty
Professor of Surgery
Oregon Health & Science University / Doernbecher Children's Hospital
Named by OHSU among the other leaders of its craniofacial and paediatric plastic surgery fellowship.
Official university or hospital faculty profile ↗Profile reviewed 16 Oct 2026
Training structure
Published areas of exposure
- Cleft surgery
- Craniosynostosis
- Microtia
- Facial paralysis
- Microsurgical reconstruction
- Adult facial trauma
Eligibility
Who should verify their fit
Completed ACGME-accredited plastic surgery residency and SF Match registration.
Application
Published application route
Complete the ASCFS application and register with SF Match. Confirm dates directly; OHSU publishes an August start.
Published application documents
- SF Match craniofacial surgery fellowship application
- ASCFS application materials where required by the programme
This checklist summarises the linked official source. Confirm any updated forms and requirements before submission.
Programme leadership: Erik Wolfswinkel, MD (Program Director); Lori K. Howell, MD, FAAP (primary educator); Jens U. Berli, MD, MBA; Reid V. Mueller, MD (other programme leaders) · Leadership profile →
Contact note: mejias@ohsu.edu
Sources and verification
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OHSU — official fellowship page ↗ASCFS — current fellowship programme directory ↗Last reviewed by PlasticFellow: 16 Oct 2026. Information not shown by an official source is labelled as unavailable or requiring confirmation.
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