Programme overview
What the official source supports
A short observership in Stanford's plastic and reconstructive surgery division in which visitors watch clinics and operating rooms across its subspecialties under a faculty host. Submitting a request does not guarantee placement.
Training structure
Published areas of exposure
- Clinic and operating-room observation across plastic surgery subspecialties
- Discussion with the hosting faculty member
- Faculty host approval obtained through the faculty member's administrative associate
- Compliance, HIPAA and immunisation clearance before the visit
Eligibility
Who should verify their fit
Applicants must be at least 18 and a medical student, resident or physician (or similar professional); other observers may attend clinics only. Prior approval from a hosting faculty member is required.
Application
Published application route
Obtain approval from a faculty member's administrative associate, submit the Visiting Observer Request and Inquiry form, notify the division's visiting observer coordinator, then complete the compliance paperwork by the stated deadlines.
Published application documents
- Faculty approval email
- Visiting Observer Request & Inquiry form
- Official immunisation and test records (self-reported records are not accepted)
- HIPAA and compliance paperwork supplied after the request
This checklist summarises the linked official source. Confirm any updated forms and requirements before submission.
Contact note: Lillian L. C. Lee — Visiting Observer Coordinator, lilclee@stanford.edu
Sources and verification
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Stanford Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery — Visiting Observer Program ↗Stanford Surgery — International Visiting Observer Program ↗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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