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Compare focused plastic surgery training across 21 subspecialties. Clinical fellowships, focused observerships and specialist research routes have different entry requirements and clinical permissions.

304 programme profiles

Aesthetic surgery

Cosmetic surgery, facial rejuvenation and nonsurgical aesthetics.

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102 programme profiles

Body contouring

Body contouring and reconstruction after major weight change.

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131 programme profiles

Breast reconstruction

Autologous, implant-based and oncoplastic reconstruction.

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84 programme profiles

Breast surgery

Focused breast surgery training, with the operative mix specified by each host.

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60 programme profiles

Burn surgery

Acute burn care, burn reconstruction and scar management.

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110 programme profiles

Cleft

Cleft lip and palate surgery within multidisciplinary care.

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145 programme profiles

Complex reconstruction

Advanced reconstruction spanning multiple anatomical regions.

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133 programme profiles

Craniofacial

Congenital and acquired craniofacial and craniomaxillofacial conditions.

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186 programme profiles

Facial plastic surgery

Facial plastic, reconstructive and related aesthetic surgery.

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24 programme profiles

Gender-affirming reconstruction

Gender-affirming facial, chest and genital reconstruction.

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230 programme profiles

Hand

Hand, wrist and upper-limb reconstruction and trauma.

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75 programme profiles

Head & neck reconstruction

Reconstruction after head and neck cancer, trauma or complex defects.

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30 programme profiles

Lymphatic surgery

Lymphatic reconstruction and the operative management of lymphoedema.

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313 programme profiles

Microsurgery

Free-flap reconstruction, supermicrosurgery and microsurgical techniques.

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1 programme profiles

Neuroplastic reconstruction

Reconstructive approaches at the interface of plastic surgery and neurosurgery.

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100 programme profiles

Oculoplastic surgery

Reconstructive and aesthetic surgery around the eyelids and orbit.

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79 programme profiles

Paediatric plastic surgery

Reconstructive training focused on children and their long-term care.

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96 programme profiles

Peripheral nerve

Peripheral nerve reconstruction, nerve transfers and facial reanimation.

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134 programme profiles

Rhinoplasty

Functional and aesthetic nasal surgery.

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74 programme profiles

Skin cancer & Mohs reconstruction

Skin cancer excision, Mohs-related reconstruction and defect repair.

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33 programme profiles

Wound reconstruction

Complex wounds, tissue repair and wound reconstruction research.

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