Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship

Programme overview

What the official source supports

An instructor appointment combining facial cosmetic surgery, gender-affirming procedures, Mohs repair and complex reconstruction across UCSF and affiliated sites, with a fellow clinic and expected research.

Training structure

Published areas of exposure

• Facial aesthetics
• Rhinoplasty
• Facial reanimation
• Gender-affirming surgery
• Microsurgery

Eligibility

Who should verify their fit

AAFPRS prerequisites include appropriate otolaryngology or plastic surgery residency training or board certification and membership for the regular match route. Programme licensing note: California Medical License. Confirm specialty-specific restrictions, credentialing and visa eligibility directly.

Application

Published application route

Eligible match applicants apply through the AAFPRS fellowship database after membership and approval of an Application of Intent, then register separately with SF Match. IMGs must follow the separate director-led route. Check the linked programme chapter for local requirements.

Published application documents

• AAFPRS Application of Intent and completed fellowship application (eligible match applicants)
• Current curriculum vitae
• One-page future plans statement
• Official medical school transcript with registrar signature
• Three letters uploaded by referees, including the department chair or programme director
• Application fee and separate SF Match registration where applicable

This checklist summarises the linked official source. Confirm any updated forms and requirements before submission.

Programme leadership: P. Daniel Knott, MD; Andrea Park, MD (Co-Director) (director/co-directors listed in the September 2026 AAFPRS handbook) · Leadership profile →

Contact note: AAFPRS fellowships office: fellowships@aafprs.org; UCSF Facial Plastics clinic: facialplastics@ucsf.edu; +1 415-353-9500