Programme overview
What the official source supports
A fellowship allowing foreign surgeons to specialise in microsurgical breast reconstruction, particularly the DIEP flap, in the Ghent plastic surgery department.
Programme faculty
Meet the published team
Phillip Blondeel, MD
Head of Plastic Surgery / fellowship contact
UZ Gent
Official faculty or programme profile ↗Profile reviewed 16 Oct 2026
Training structure
Published areas of exposure
- Microsurgical breast reconstruction with emphasis on the DIEP flap / perforator-flap techniques
- Further specialisation within UZ Gent plastic surgery
Eligibility
Who should verify their fit
International young plastic surgeon (younger than 40) or last-year resident in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Confirm current credentials with the coordinating secretary.
Application
Published application route
Email fellowship or visit requests to the coordinating secretary. BeautifulABC Foundation pages describe the Kroll scholarship terms; confirm current selection with UZ Gent.
Published application documents
- Letter or e-mail stating the field of interest, the purpose of the visit and how the department was found (per the UZ Gent plastic surgery fellowship information sheet)
- Two recommendation letters
This checklist summarises the linked official source. Confirm any updated forms and requirements before submission.
Programme leadership: Prof. Phillip Blondeel (Head of Plastic Surgery; coordinator of the international visitors and fellows programme) · Leadership profile →
Contact note: Ann Simoens, coordinating secretary: ann.simoens@uzgent.be; also GAPS.fellow@uzgent.be; department +32 9 332 32 78
Sources and verification
Trace this profile
UZ Gent — official 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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