Host overview
Training at this institution
The directory documents 4 training routes associated with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Compare each programme’s requirements and source evidence below.
- Published locations
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- Training pathways
- Clinical fellowship
- Named leadership
- 4 of 4 programme records
- Official evidence
- 6 linked sources
Published training focus
Faculty and programme leadership
- Rachel Anolik, MD
Microsurgery Fellowship
Rachel Anolik, MD - Ida K. Fox, MD; Mitchell A. Pet, MD
Plastic Surgery Hand, Nerve and Microsurgery Fellowship
Ida K. Fox, MD (Director, Hand Surgery Fellowship); Mitchell A. Pet, MD (Associate Director) - Teaching faculty named on the programme page: Susan E. Mackinnon, MD; Ida K. Fox, MD; Neringa Juknis, MD
Peripheral Nerve Fellowship
Teaching faculty named on the programme page: Susan E. Mackinnon, MD (Minot Packer Fryer Professor of Plastic Surgery); Ida K. Fox, MD (Director, Hand Surgery Fellowship Program; Professor of Surgery); Neringa Juknis, MD - Emily Spataro, MD; Gregory Branham, MD; John J. Chi, MD
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship — Emily Spataro
Emily Spataro, MD; Gregory Branham, MD (Co-Director); John J. Chi, MD (Co-Director) (director/co-directors listed in the September 2026 AAFPRS handbook)
Programmes and application details
Clinical fellowship
Microsurgery Fellowship
Non-ACGME microsurgical training across WashU hospitals, with an orthoplastic emphasis on limb preservation and oncologic reconstruction.
- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- Duration
- 1 year
- Clinical participation
- Advanced clinical training; operative scope varies by programme and licence
- International applicants
- J-1 sponsorship considered case by case, without guarantee
- Funding
- Not publicly confirmed in the directory listing
- Application timing
- Follow the programme and applicable match calendar
Programme listed — intake not confirmed
Programme listed; current intake must be confirmed
Eligibility, training and application
Eligibility
Employment and Missouri medical-license eligibility required. ACGME plastic surgery residency and American Board of Plastic Surgery eligibility are preferred.
Published training
- Limb salvage and extremity reconstruction
- Breast, trunk and head-and-neck microsurgery
- Lymphedema surgery
- Clinical research and teaching
Application route
Apply through SF Match with CV, statement, examination transcripts, license, good-standing letter and three references. The page describes January registration and May interviews without a cycle year.
Published application documents
- SF Match CAS application (personal info and additional info forms)
- Personal statement
- CV
- USMLE/COMLEX or equivalent transcripts
- Copy of medical license
- Letter of good standing signed by current programme director
- Three letters of reference
- ECFMG certificate for international graduates
Published contact note: Bailey Anderson, program coordinator: andersonbailey@wustl.edu
Direct programme page · Source reviewed 13 Oct 2026
Clinical fellowship
Plastic Surgery Hand, Nerve and Microsurgery Fellowship
A plastic-surgery fellowship spanning Barnes-Jewish and St. Louis Children's hospitals, with substantial hand reconstruction and peripheral nerve training.
- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- Duration
- 12 months
- Clinical participation
- Confirm the clinical role and privileges with the programme
- International applicants
- Visa sponsorship is offered to accepted international fellows; institutional requirements apply
- Funding
- Current salary or funding is not published in the reviewed source
- Application timing
- Current deadline not confirmed; consult the official programme
Programme listed — intake not confirmed
Current intake not confirmed
Eligibility, training and application
Eligibility
Complete residency in plastic, neurosurgical, orthopaedic or general surgery and demonstrate interest in peripheral nerve pathology and surgery.
Published training
- Microsurgical coverage and hand trauma
- Pediatric congenital hand reconstruction
- Brachial plexus, nerve transfers and peripheral nerve surgery
Application route
Apply through the ASSH Fellowship Application platform. ASSH application for the 2028–29 cycle opens 16 September 2026 and closes 17 November 2026 on the reviewed page.
Published application documents
- Current CV/resume including publications, presentations, research and grant experience
- Personal statement
- USMLE or alternate examination scores
- Headshot photograph (.jpg)
- Three letters of recommendation (including the residency programme chief and a hand surgeon)
Published contact note: Jessilyn Evans: j.kelting@wustl.edu
Direct programme page · Source reviewed 13 Oct 2026
Clinical fellowship
Peripheral Nerve Fellowship
Dedicated peripheral nerve reconstruction training, combining operative releases and reconstruction with microsurgical laboratory work and electrodiagnostic exposure.
- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- Duration
- 1 year (ACGME-accredited)
- Clinical participation
- Confirm the clinical role and privileges with the programme
- International applicants
- J-1 visas are most frequently sponsored case-by-case and are not guaranteed. Confirm individual visa eligibility with WashU.
- Funding
- External funding from the home institution or another sponsor is required; the programme states it does not have established funding for the position.
- Application timing
- Current deadline not confirmed; consult the official programme
Programme listed — intake not confirmed
Current intake not confirmed
Eligibility, training and application
Eligibility
Completed residency in plastic surgery, neurosurgery, orthopaedic surgery or general surgery, with demonstrated interest in peripheral nerve pathology and surgery. External funding is required.
Published training
- Clinic-based diagnosis of nerve injuries and peri-operative evaluation
- Operative nerve releases and reconstructions with microsurgical laboratory training
- Time with neurologists for electrodiagnostic studies and with specialized hand therapists
- Weekly basic science laboratory meetings and collaborative research
Application route
Contact the programme coordinator to apply. Confirm current intake timing; the page still references a July 2023 start in the prerequisites section.
Published application documents
- Current CV including publications, presentations, research and society activity
- Personal statement
- USMLE or alternate scores
- Headshot photograph (.jpg)
- Three letters of recommendation addressing peripheral nerve potential
Published contact note: Emily Stroisch, programme coordinator: hellmere@wustl.edu
Direct programme page · Source reviewed 12 Oct 2026
Clinical fellowship
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship — Emily Spataro
A dedicated facial plastic and reconstructive surgery route in St. Louis, Missouri, described in the September 2026 AAFPRS handbook. Published training includes rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, facial reanimation, mohs defect reconstruction.
- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- Duration
- One fellowship year; confirm exact appointment dates with the host
- Clinical participation
- Clinical and operative experience described; independent privileges depend on local licensing and credentialing
- International applicants
- IMG acceptance is decided by each host. AAFPRS directs IMGs to contact directors and not use the regular Application of Intent or match route; local licensing and visa approval remain necessary.
- Funding
- September 2026 handbook funding note: Fellows are paid at the PGY6 level for the current year. Individual entries can retain older salary years; obtain current written terms.
- Application timing
- Network cycle: Application of Intent opens 30 November 2026; fellowship application due 1 February 2027 (2028–2029 training). Reconfirm host-specific selection and any additional deadlines.
Upcoming application cycle
AAFPRS portal publishes a 2028–2029 application cycle; this does not confirm a vacancy at this individual host.
Eligibility, training and application
Eligibility
AAFPRS prerequisites include appropriate otolaryngology or plastic surgery residency training or board certification and membership for the regular match route. Programme licensing note: Completion of an accredited Oto-HNS or Plastic Surgery Residency Program Missouri State License and Missouri BNDD DEA License Current ACLS certification at the start of fellowship. Confirm specialty-specific restrictions, credentialing and visa eligibility directly.
Published training
- Rhinoplasty
- Eyelid surgery
- Facial reanimation
- Mohs defect reconstruction
- Laser and skin resurfacing
- Clinical or laboratory research
- Resident teaching
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
Official society listing · Source reviewed 16 Oct 2026
Official sources and review dates
- WashU Plastic Surgery — microsurgery fellowship (application documents) ↗Source reviewed 13 Oct 2026
- WashU plastic surgery hand fellowship ↗Source reviewed 13 Oct 2026
- WashU peripheral nerve fellowship ↗Source reviewed 12 Oct 2026
- WashU Surgery — Susan Mackinnon faculty profile ↗Source reviewed 12 Oct 2026
- AAFPRS — September 2026 programme chapter, PDF page 144 ↗Source reviewed 16 Oct 2026
- AAFPRS — 2028–2029 application cycle and prerequisites ↗Source reviewed 16 Oct 2026
These sources document the listed training routes. Institutional rankings, bed counts, accreditation, full staff rosters and current vacancies are not inferred.
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