Programme overview
What the official source supports
Microsurgery Fellowship in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, represented by an official plastic-surgery or microsurgery society listing. Current case mix, appointment terms and vacancies require direct confirmation.
Programme faculty
Meet the published team
Stephen J. Kovach, III, MD
Program Director
University of Pennsylvania and Fox Chase Cancer Center
The Penn programme names Kovach as director; the older ASRM listing names Liza Wu. Confirm the appointment with Penn.
Official faculty or programme profile ↗Profile reviewed 16 Oct 2026
Training structure
Published areas of exposure
- Microsurgery
- Surgical oncology reconstruction
- Breast reconstruction
Eligibility
Who should verify their fit
Open to those satisfactorily completing an accredited plastic surgery residency programme or other appropriately qualified plastic surgeons.
Application
Published application route
Apply through the SF Match Central Application Service and register with the SF Match for microsurgery.
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.
Programme leadership: Stephen J. Kovach, III, MD (Program Director, Penn page); the ASRM listing names Liza C. Wu, MD · Leadership profile →
Contact note: Kris Gallagher, Program Coordinator, kris.gallagher@pennmedicine.upenn.edu (Penn page)
Sources and verification
Trace this profile
ASRM — official fellowship listing ↗Penn Surgery — Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship ↗Last reviewed by PlasticFellow: 15 Oct 2026. Information not shown by an official source is labelled as unavailable or requiring confirmation.
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