Programme overview
What the official source supports
CHLA's programme integrates plastic and maxillofacial surgery, with broad pediatric reconstruction and substantial orthognathic training across affiliated hospitals.
Training structure
Published areas of exposure
- Cleft reconstruction
- Orthognathic surgery
- Cranial vault reconstruction
- Facial reanimation
- Craniofacial trauma
Eligibility
Who should verify their fit
Completion of an ACGME-accredited plastic surgery residency, California medical-license eligibility and SF Match registration.
Application
Published application route
Register with the craniofacial fellowship match at SF Match. Application deadline 31 October each year on the reviewed page; interviews typically over two days.
Published application documents
- SF Match certificate of registration showing match number
- Curriculum vitae
- One-page personal statement describing career goals after fellowship
- Three letters of recommendation, including one from the Chairperson of the plastic surgery residency
This checklist summarises the linked official source. Confirm any updated forms and requirements before submission.
Programme leadership: Mark M. Urata, MD, DDS · Leadership profile →
Contact note: Flora Corazon Arbas, administrative coordinator: farbas@chla.usc.edu; +1 323-361-8493
Sources and verification
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USC Keck — official craniofacial fellowship page ↗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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