Programme overview
What the official source supports
A hospital-wide observership scheme at Samsung Medical Center that lists Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery among the departments accepting observers. The scheme is not specific to one subspecialty; the department's own doctor listing shows clinical interests in breast reconstruction, microsurgical reconstruction, skin cancer and craniofacial conditions (craniosynostosis, cleft lip and palate), so focus tags reflect the department rather than a defined observer curriculum.
Training structure
Published areas of exposure
- Observership in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, usually one month
- Observation of clinical work only, without patient care or hands-on procedures
- Department interests listed on the hospital site include breast reconstruction, microsurgical reconstruction, skin cancer and craniofacial conditions
Eligibility
Who should verify their fit
A medical degree from a recognised medical school and enough Korean or English for clinical communication (English test minimums are listed, with waivers for native speakers and English-taught graduates). Documents must be in English or notarised English translations.
Application
Published application route
Complete the application and personal-information consent forms, add the degree copy, employment certificate, passport copy, photo and a physician's medical certificate issued within two months of the start date, combine them into one PDF, and email the department (address on the Contact Us page).
Published application documents
- Application form
- Personal information consent form
- Medical degree copy
- Employment certificate
- Passport copy
- Recent ID photo
- Physician's medical certificate
This checklist summarises the linked official source. Confirm any updated forms and requirements before submission.
Contact note: ihs.smc@samsung.com; +82-2-3410-0200 (Samsung Medical Center international office)
Sources and verification
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Samsung Medical Center — Observership Program & Medical Student Clinical Elective Program ↗Samsung Medical Center — Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery doctors ↗Last reviewed by PlasticFellow: 29 Oct 2026. Information not shown by an official source is labelled as unavailable or requiring confirmation.
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