Lindsey Fera

A written departmental observership policy (created November 2025) for physician observers at UPMC plastic surgery sites; a separate version covers Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. It sets out observer conduct, paperwork and visa considerations rather than a subspecialty curriculum.

• Format: Observership, Visit dates set per request; a B-1 visa may be needed for stays of three months or less. Observation only; no hands-on patient contact, no chart entries, supervised by an attending at all times
• Who can apply: Physician observers who are graduates of US or international medical schools and aged 18 or over; a letter of invitation from the chair or a faculty member is required.
• International applicants: Covers graduates of US and international medical schools; the observer must secure an appropriate visa and a letter of invitation from the chair or a faculty member
• Funding: UPMC provides no salary, benefits, travel or housing
• Intake and dates: No fixed intake: acceptance depends on departmental policy and capacity and requires a letter of invitation from the Department Chair or a faculty member. Observers may not have direct patient contact. Documents are due 60 days before the on-campus experience (Programme listed — intake not confirmed).
• How to apply: Send the listed documents to the department's HR contact 60 days before the visit; acceptance depends on department policy and rotation capacity.

Programme details reviewed 28 Oct 2026. Full programme page → · UPMC Plastic Surgery — Observership Policy (sites other than CHP) ↗