Subspecialty fellowship guide

Complex reconstruction
fellowships.

145 source-led programme profiles are currently represented. Advanced reconstruction spanning multiple anatomical regions. Compare the documented training, eligibility and official sources before applying.

145 programme profiles23 country/region listingsClinical fellowship · Hybrid clinical and research · Observership · Research fellowship · Short-term training · Travelling fellowship

At a glance

What is listed for complex reconstruction training

145 complex reconstruction programme profiles: 105 clinical fellowship, 16 observership, 10 hybrid clinical and research, 9 travelling fellowship, 3 research fellowship, 2 short-term training. 20 list an upcoming application cycle and 1 are rolling or by contact; the rest have no confirmed intake, so check the official source before applying.

Leading hosts

Ganga Hospital (4); Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Health System (2); Cleveland Clinic (2); Johns Hopkins Medicine (2); Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (2)

Compare complex reconstruction training

The documented profiles span 23 countries and clinical fellowship, hybrid clinical and research, observership, research fellowship, short-term training, travelling fellowship. A shared focus does not mean that duration, case exposure, licensing or applicant requirements are equivalent.

Ask which procedures and clinical activities are permitted for your background, how supervision works, and whether the learning objectives will be assessed. Programme-specific case exposure may differ from overall institutional activity.

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Where to compare complex reconstruction training

Browse the countries and regions represented in this directory. Listings include different training routes and do not establish current vacancies.

Published exposure examples

These descriptions come from individual profiles, not a standard curriculum for every programme.

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145 programmes

Intake not confirmed

Microsurgery Fellowship Program

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital / Chang Gung University

Linkou, Taoyuan · Taiwan

A minimum one-year microsurgery fellowship at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital combined with a tuition-free Master of Science in Reconstructive Microsurgery at Chang Gung University. Rotations for plastic surgeons cover head and neck, upper and lower extremity, breast and lymphedema, and peripheral nerve and functioning muscle transfer; about 8 are selected from 50-60 applicants.

Portrait of Fu-Chan WeiCourse Director of the linked CGU MSc pathwayFu-Chan Wei
MicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Hybrid clinical and research
Duration
At least 1 year, in conjunction with a Master of Science in Reconstructive Microsurgery at Chang Gung University
Source reviewed 7 Nov 2026
Intake not confirmed

International Fellowship in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Goettlicher Heiland Krankenhaus (Hospital of the Divine Savior)

Vienna · Austria

Six-month international fellowship in plastic, reconstructive and microsurgery at Goettlicher Heiland Krankenhaus, Vienna, directed by Assoc.-Prof. Chieh-Han John Tzou. Focus areas include breast reconstruction, facial reanimation, free flaps, lymphoedema surgery, nerve repair, post-bariatric surgery and vascular malformations, with expected participation in clinical research.

Portrait of Chieh-Han John TzouFellowship leadership (as listed)Chieh-Han John Tzou
MicrosurgeryBody contouringComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
6 months
Source reviewed 7 Nov 2026
Intake not confirmed

Head and Neck Surgical Oncology & Reconstruction Fellowship

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas · United States

This is a two-year combined fellowship split between Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Plastic Surgery. Year one focuses on head and neck surgical training and year two on reconstruction, including microvascular free tissue transfer. Final selections are made through the AHNS Match process.

Portrait of Ryan P. Goepfert, MD, FACSProgram DirectorRyan P. Goepfert, MD, FACS
Head & neck reconstructionMicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Hybrid clinical and research
Duration
2 years: one year head and neck surgical oncology, one year plastic-surgery reconstruction
Source reviewed 6 Nov 2026
Intake not confirmed

Microsurgery Fellowship

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Aurora, Colorado · United States

A one-year clinical instructorship and fellowship in microsurgery and complex reconstruction at CU Anschutz, covering oncologic and traumatic reconstruction including breast, sarcoma and extremity, head and neck, and chest wall. The fellow acts as responsible attending for residents on service and presents a plastic surgery grand rounds on a microsurgical topic.

Portrait of Christodoulos KaoutzanisNamed in official programme listingChristodoulos Kaoutzanis
MicrosurgeryBreast reconstructionComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
1 year
Source reviewed 6 Nov 2026
Intake not confirmed

Reconstruction and Microsurgery Fellowship

Université de Montréal — Division of Plastic Surgery

Montréal, Québec · Canada

CHUM-based advanced reconstructive microsurgery fellowship. The host describes longitudinal or parallel rotations and a four-week microsurgical laboratory course at the start of the clinical year.

Portrait of Arij El Khatib, MDReconstructive Microsurgery Fellowship DirectorArij El Khatib, MD
MicrosurgeryBreast reconstructionLymphatic surgery
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
12 months
Source reviewed 6 Nov 2026
Intake not confirmed

Head and Neck Service Fellowships

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

New York, New York · United States

The Head and Neck Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering offers two fellowship positions in head and neck oncologic surgery, in 1-year ablative, 1-year ablative plus microvascular and 3-year clinical plus research tracks. Applicants are otolaryngologists, general surgeons or plastic surgeons who have completed residency.

Portrait of Luc MorrisFellowship DirectorLuc Morris
Head & neck reconstructionMicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
Tracks of 1 year (ablative), 1 year (ablative plus microvascular) and 3 years (clinical plus research)
Source reviewed 6 Nov 2026
Intake not confirmed

Fellowship in Head and Neck Oncologic and Reconstructive Surgery

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville, Tennessee · United States

A one-year clinical fellowship in head and neck oncologic and reconstructive surgery with a stated goal of increasing proficiency in microvascular reconstruction (about 100 to 120 free flaps a year shared between two fellows).

Portrait of Kyle MannionFellowship DirectorKyle Mannion
Head & neck reconstructionMicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
One year, clinical, with an optional second year mostly basic science research
Source reviewed 6 Nov 2026
Intake not confirmed

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship (National & International, Non-Stipendiary)

Tata Memorial Centre (Tata Memorial Hospital)

Mumbai, Maharashtra · India

Tata Memorial Centre lists a one-year, non-stipendiary fellowship in plastic and reconstructive surgery open to national and international applicants. Candidates apply through the centre's online observership and fellowship portal and, if foreign, need National Medical Commission approval before travelling.

Complex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
1 year
Source reviewed 5 Nov 2026
Intake not confirmed

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Observership

Tata Memorial Centre (Tata Memorial Hospital)

Mumbai, Maharashtra · India

Tata Memorial Centre offers a short observership in plastic and reconstructive surgery lasting from one week to three months. Applicants use the centre's online portal, and foreign nationals need National Medical Commission approval first.

Complex reconstruction
Pathway
Observership
Duration
1 week to 3 months
Source reviewed 5 Nov 2026
Intake not confirmed

Head & Neck Microvascular Surgery Fellowship

Henry Ford Health, Henry Ford Hospital

Detroit, Michigan · United States

A one-year clinical fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital, a quaternary cancer referral centre seeing roughly 300 to 500 new head and neck patients a year. The fellow works mainly with five fellowship-trained head and neck surgeons; training covers ablative surgery, microvascular and local flap reconstruction, transoral robotic and laser surgery, thyroid and parathyroid surgery and skull base surgery.

Portrait of Vivian WuFellowship DirectorVivian Wu
Head & neck reconstructionMicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
One year, clinical
Source reviewed 4 Nov 2026
Intake not confirmed

Head and Neck Cancer Fellowship

University of California, San Francisco

San Francisco, California · United States

A one-year, primarily clinical UCSF fellowship based at the Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, covering head and neck oncologic surgery, microvascular reconstruction, anterior skull base surgery, TORS and endocrine surgery. Reported annual volumes include about 140 microvascular free flaps, 60 TORS and 70 anterior skull base cases; fellows lead at least one research project.

Portrait of Patrick HaFellowship DirectorPatrick Ha
Head & neck reconstructionMicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
One year, clinical
Source reviewed 4 Nov 2026
Intake not confirmed

Plastic Surgery Observer Program

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center — Department of Plastic Surgery

Houston, Texas · United States

An oncologic reconstructive surgery observership for trainees and visiting physicians, combining clinic shadowing, operating-room observation and departmental lectures. Stated learning objectives include care of patients with orbital and periocular cancers.

Complex reconstruction
Pathway
Observership
Duration
Duration not stated on the programme page
Source reviewed 4 Nov 2026
Intake not confirmed

Head and Neck Fellowship

University of Washington

Seattle, Washington · United States

A one-year clinical head and neck fellowship (one AHNS-accredited position) at the University of Washington Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. The AHNS page reports 400+ major head and neck resections and over 130 microvascular reconstructions a year, plus 50-70 transoral robotic cases and 100-120 advanced thyroid and parathyroid surgeries.

Portrait of Emily MarchianoFellowship DirectorEmily Marchiano
Head & neck reconstructionMicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
One year, clinical
Source reviewed 3 Nov 2026
Intake not confirmed

Reconstructive Microsurgery Fellowship

Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre / University of the Witwatersrand

Johannesburg · South Africa

Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre has established what its university announcement describes as South Africa's first reconstructive microsurgery fellowship, for qualified plastic surgeons. It aims to increase the number of specialists able to perform these technical procedures locally; Dr Dimitri Liakos leads the centre's microsurgery work.

Portrait of Dr Dimitri LiakosProgramme LeadershipDr Dimitri Liakos
MicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
Not publicly listed in the programme announcement
Source reviewed 2 Nov 2026
Intake not confirmed

Hand Surgery Clinical Attachment (Observer) — Rome

San Camillo-Forlanini Hospital — Unit of Reconstructive Surgery of the Limbs

Rome · Italy

Listed on the FESSH training-centre directory. Details are submitted by the centre's principal contact; FESSH states it has not checked or approved these fellowships.

Portrait of Nicola FeliciNamed training-centre contact (FESSH host-submitted listing)Nicola Felici
HandComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Observership
Duration
Not publicly listed
Source reviewed 2 Nov 2026
Intake not confirmed

Hand Surgery Clinical Attachment (Observer) — Vienna

AUVA Trauma Hospital Lorenz Böhler

Vienna · Austria

Listed on the FESSH training-centre directory. Details are submitted by the centre's principal contact; FESSH states it has not checked or approved these fellowships.

Portrait of Thomas HausnerNamed training-centre contact (FESSH host-submitted listing)Thomas Hausner
HandComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Observership
Duration
Not publicly listed
Source reviewed 2 Nov 2026
Deadline passed

Microsurgery Fellowship

University of Pennsylvania and Fox Chase Cancer Center

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · United States

One clinical year of microvascular reconstruction with research opportunities and a combined Penn/Fox Chase training context. The curriculum includes preoperative planning, reconstructive surgery and follow-up, with abdominal/perforator-flap breast reconstruction and head-and-neck free flaps. Penn also links its PennMicro technical-training resource. The recruitment dates on the host page describe an earlier application cycle.

Portrait of Stephen J. Kovach, III, MDProgram DirectorStephen J. Kovach, III, MD
MicrosurgeryComplex reconstructionBreast reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
One clinical year with research opportunities
Source reviewed 1 Nov 2026
Intake not confirmed

Breast Reconstruction and Microsurgery Fellowship

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

New York, New York · United States

A one-year reconstructive microsurgery fellowship after cancer resection, spanning breast, head/neck, chest-wall and extremity defects. Fellows manage patients before and after surgery, operate under attending direction, attend clinics and teaching, and can pursue oncologic research. The host lists six positions and PGY-based salary/benefits; the listing is not proof of an open position.

Portrait of Evan Matros, MD, MPH, MMScProgram DirectorEvan Matros, MD, MPH, MMSc
MicrosurgeryBreast reconstructionComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
1 year
Source reviewed 1 Nov 2026
Intake not confirmed

Neuroplastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship

Johns Hopkins Medicine

Baltimore, Maryland · United States

A one-year instructor appointment combining plastic surgery and neurosurgery for adult cranial and facial reconstruction after injury, deformity, tumors or trauma. The curriculum includes translational work on computer- and robot-assisted reconstruction with engineering collaborators. Completion leads to a certificate signed by both departments. The fellowship directory labels the programme non-standard; the ACGME requirement refers to the applicant’s prior plastic-surgery residency.

Portrait of Chad R. GordonFellowship leadership (as listed)Chad R. Gordon
CraniofacialNeuroplastic reconstructionComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
1 year
Source reviewed 1 Nov 2026
Intake not confirmed

International Fellowship in Plastic & Hand Surgery

HOCH Health Ostschweiz / Kantonsspital St.Gallen

St. Gallen · Switzerland

HOCH Health Ostschweiz / Kantonsspital St.Gallen offers international fellowship tracks in general plastic surgery, breast surgery and hand surgery. Prospective fellows should have completed a plastic or hand surgery residency in their home country and be fluent in English or German (German preferred). Hand fellows may add an elbow and shoulder fellowship with the Orthopaedic Surgery department.

Portrait of Volker Schmidt, MDChief, Plastic Surgery and Hand SurgeryVolker Schmidt, MD
HandBreast reconstructionComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
Confirm the placement term with the department
Source reviewed 31 Oct 2026
Upcoming cycle

InSITE Research Fellowship in Surgical Intelligence, Robotics and Emerging Technologies

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland, Ohio · United States

An InSITE clinical and translational research fellowship applying AI, computer vision, extended reality and robotics to lymphatic, breast and complex reconstruction. This named technological track is distinct from the Bassiri Gharb craniofacial research listing.

Portrait of Graham Schwarz, MDResearch fellowship application contact; InSITE mentorGraham Schwarz, MD
MicrosurgeryLymphatic surgeryBreast reconstruction
Pathway
Research fellowship
Duration
1–2 years
Source reviewed 31 Oct 2026
Upcoming cycle

Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Fellowship — Kelowna

University of British Columbia — Division of Plastic Surgery

Kelowna, British Columbia · Canada

Reconstructive training at Kelowna General Hospital covering breast, head and neck, trunk, extremity and hand reconstruction. Older CSPS material calls this Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery; the same supervisor and curriculum are retained as one programme.

Portrait of J. Scott Williamson, MD, FRCSC, FACSReconstructive Fellowship DirectorJ. Scott Williamson, MD, FRCSC, FACS
MicrosurgeryBreast reconstructionHead & neck reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
6 or 12 months
Source reviewed 31 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Fellowship

Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland, Ohio · United States

A two-year ASOPRS-approved fellowship in advanced orbital and oculoplastic surgery at the Cole Eye Institute, with a significant research component and peer-reviewed publication. Fellows teach residents and medical students and take part in the consultation service and operating room; one candidate is accepted per cycle through SF Match.

Portrait of Julian D. PerryFellowship Program DirectorJulian D. Perry
Oculoplastic surgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
Two years
Source reviewed 31 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Fellowship (Minnesota)

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, Minnesota · United States

A 24-month fellowship in oculofacial plastic surgery whose fellows typically complete more than 1,800 cases, usually as primary surgeon, and receive an ASOPRS certificate of completion.

Portrait of Elizabeth BradleyFellowship DirectorElizabeth Bradley
Oculoplastic surgeryAesthetic surgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
24 months
Source reviewed 31 Oct 2026
Upcoming cycle

John D. Constable International Traveling Fellowship in Plastic Surgery

American Association of Plastic Surgeons (AAPS)

Beverly, Massachusetts · United States

A society travelling fellowship that brings one international plastic surgeon to North America for an observership with AAPS member hosts. The page describes general plastic surgery rather than a subspecialty.

Complex reconstruction
Pathway
Travelling fellowship
Duration
6 to 12 weeks as an observer in North America
Source reviewed 31 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Severance International Fellowship — Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (including Cosmetic Surgery)

Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System — Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Seoul · South Korea

A plastic and reconstructive surgery track within Yonsei's international fellowship scheme, with Cosmetic Surgery named as one of the department's training areas alongside breast, hand and nerve, paediatric and craniofacial, and head and neck or lower-limb reconstruction. Fellows are expected to complete at least one clinical or basic-science research project, with the department's tissue-restoration research institute available. The pages carry a 2020 copyright line, so confirm current terms with the programme.

Aesthetic surgeryBreast reconstructionComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Hybrid clinical and research
Duration
Not stated for the plastic surgery track; fees are quoted per month, and hands-on practice needs a total stay of over six months according to the fee page
Source reviewed 31 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Fellowship in Micro Vascular Reconstructive Surgery

Malla Reddy Vishwavidyapeeth — Department of Plastic Surgery

Hyderabad, Telangana · India

A one-year university fellowship in microvascular and reconstructive surgery: microvascular anastomosis, free and pedicled flaps, and reconstruction after trauma, cancer and congenital defects in the head and neck, limb and soft tissue.

MicrosurgeryHead & neck reconstructionComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
1 year (full-time)
Source reviewed 31 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Department Fellowship (Plastic and Reconstructive Microsurgery)

Tata Medical Center — Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Microsurgery

Kolkata, West Bengal · India

A two-year departmental fellowship in a cancer-centre plastic surgery unit, covering the spectrum of reconstruction including free flaps, sarcoma reconstruction and lymphatic microsurgery. The page names it only as the department fellowship and does not describe an application route; fellows are encouraged to research and publish.

MicrosurgeryComplex reconstructionLymphatic surgery
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
2 years
Source reviewed 31 Oct 2026
Upcoming cycle

EURAPS Residents Scholarship Host — Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service, Geneva

University Hospitals of Geneva (Hôpital Cantonal) — Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service

Geneva · Switzerland

University Hospitals of Geneva (Hôpital Cantonal) is named in the EURAPS Institutions directory as a host department for the EURAPS Residents Scholarship, a funded one- or three-month study visit for European plastic surgery trainees. The directory gives no programme content of its own, so this is a society-listing entry rather than a published fellowship curriculum.

Complex reconstruction
Pathway
Travelling fellowship
Duration
One or three months (EURAPS Residents Scholarship)
Source reviewed 31 Oct 2026
Upcoming cycle

EURAPS Residents Scholarship Host — Department of Plastic Surgery, Munich

München Klinik Bogenhausen — Department of Plastic Surgery

Munich · Germany

München Klinik Bogenhausen is named in the EURAPS Institutions directory as a host department for the EURAPS Residents Scholarship, a funded one- or three-month study visit for European plastic surgery trainees. The directory gives no programme content of its own, so this is a society-listing entry rather than a published fellowship curriculum.

Complex reconstruction
Pathway
Travelling fellowship
Duration
One or three months (EURAPS Residents Scholarship)
Source reviewed 31 Oct 2026
Upcoming cycle

EURAPS Residents Scholarship Host — Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Vienna

Medical University of Vienna — Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Vienna · Austria

Medical University of Vienna is named in the EURAPS Institutions directory as a host department for the EURAPS Residents Scholarship, a funded one- or three-month study visit for European plastic surgery trainees. The directory gives no programme content of its own, so this is a society-listing entry rather than a published fellowship curriculum.

Complex reconstruction
Pathway
Travelling fellowship
Duration
One or three months (EURAPS Residents Scholarship)
Source reviewed 31 Oct 2026
Upcoming cycle

EURAPS Residents Scholarship Host — Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Zagreb

University of Zagreb School of Medicine — Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Zagreb · Croatia

University of Zagreb School of Medicine is named in the EURAPS Institutions directory as a host department for the EURAPS Residents Scholarship, a funded one- or three-month study visit for European plastic surgery trainees. The directory gives no programme content of its own, so this is a society-listing entry rather than a published fellowship curriculum.

Complex reconstruction
Pathway
Travelling fellowship
Duration
One or three months (EURAPS Residents Scholarship)
Source reviewed 31 Oct 2026
Upcoming cycle

EURAPS Residents Scholarship Host — Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Zurich

University Hospital Zurich — Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Zurich · Switzerland

University Hospital Zurich is named in the EURAPS Institutions directory as a host department for the EURAPS Residents Scholarship, a funded one- or three-month study visit for European plastic surgery trainees. The directory gives no programme content of its own, so this is a society-listing entry rather than a published fellowship curriculum.

Complex reconstruction
Pathway
Travelling fellowship
Duration
One or three months (EURAPS Residents Scholarship)
Source reviewed 31 Oct 2026
Deadline passed

Posgrado de Alta Especialidad: Procedimientos Avanzados de Microcirugía Reconstructiva (Advanced Reconstructive Microsurgery Procedures)

Hospital General Dr. Manuel Gea González (UNAM-endorsed postgraduate course)

Mexico City · Mexico

One-year postgraduate high-specialty course in reconstructive microsurgery at a federal teaching hospital in Mexico City, endorsed by UNAM. The 2027-2028 call lists it among the hospital's 18 courses; the hospital's plastic and reconstructive surgery service lists a Microsurgery Clinic, whose head is named on the clinic page. The call itself does not name the host department or the prerequisite specialty, so confirm both with the programme.

MicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
1 year
Source reviewed 29 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Plastic Surgery Observerships

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Department of Plastic Surgery

Dallas, Texas · United States

A university observership policy applied to the plastic surgery department, for MD-holders who want to watch conferences, meetings and patient care under a sponsoring faculty member. It is not a training post and carries no academic credit.

Complex reconstruction
Pathway
Observership
Duration
Up to 6 weeks without written approval of the Associate Dean for Medical Education
Source reviewed 29 Oct 2026
Upcoming cycle

International Physician Observership Program (IPOP) — Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Toho University Faculty of Medicine — Omori Hospital

Tokyo · Japan

A university-wide international observership in which Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is one of the listed specialties at Omori Hospital. The page does not describe subspecialty content for the department.

Complex reconstruction
Pathway
Observership
Duration
Two to twelve weeks, starting on a Monday
Source reviewed 29 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

AO CMF Host-Centre Placement — Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery

Karolinska University Hospital / Uppsala Akademiska University Hospital

Stockholm and Uppsala · Sweden

An AO CMF fellowship host centre in the plastic and maxillofacial department at Karolinska, run jointly with Uppsala (about 75 per cent of the time in Stockholm and 25 per cent in Uppsala). The page lists about 1,300 surgical cases a year and is the AO host listing, not a standalone hospital page.

CraniofacialComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Short-term training
Duration
Placement length is not stated on the host-centre sheet
Source reviewed 29 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

AO CMF Host-Centre Placement — Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery

Medanta — The Medicity

Gurugram · India

An AO CMF fellowship host centre in the department of plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery at Medanta, listed with 20 beds and about 1,830 surgical cases a year. The AO host listing is the only page reviewed.

CraniofacialComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Short-term training
Duration
Placement length is not stated on the host-centre sheet
Source reviewed 29 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Advanced Reconstructive Microsurgery Fellowship

Princess Alexandra Hospital

Brisbane, Queensland · Australia

A one-year advanced reconstructive microsurgery fellowship for candidates who have completed specialist plastic-surgery training.

Portrait of Jonathan WiperNamed medical contact in the 2025 fellowship advertisementJonathan Wiper
MicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
1 year
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Clinical Fellowship in Reconstructive Microsurgery

UT Health San Antonio

San Antonio, Texas · United States

A one-year programme with experience in breast, lymphedema and extremity microsurgery, plus additional head and neck and robotic flap exposure, with an annual case volume of over 300 microsurgical flaps. The fellow is treated as faculty with attending privileges and takes general plastic surgery and face/hand trauma call at a frequency of 1:8 weeks.

Portrait of Roberto Martinez, MDFellowship facultyRoberto Martinez, MD
MicrosurgeryComplex reconstructionLymphatic surgery
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
One year
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Upcoming cycle

Microsurgery Fellowship

Indiana University School of Medicine

Indianapolis, Indiana · United States

Indianapolis clinical instructorship combining adult and pediatric free-flap reconstruction, facial reanimation and lymphatic surgery with independent clinics and teaching.

Portrait of Rachel M. Danforth, MDProgram DirectorRachel M. Danforth, MD
MicrosurgeryBreast reconstructionComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
1 year
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Microsurgery Fellowship

University of California, Irvine

Orange, California · United States

Microsurgery Fellowship in Orange, California, represented by an official plastic-surgery or microsurgery society listing. Current case mix, appointment terms and vacancies require direct confirmation.

Portrait of Gordon K. Lee, MD, FACSFellowship DirectorGordon K. Lee, MD, FACS
MicrosurgeryComplex reconstructionBreast reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
Confirm the current term with the programme
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Reconstructive Microsurgery Fellowship

University of Washington

Seattle, Washington · United States

Reconstructive Microsurgery Fellowship in Seattle, Washington, represented by an official plastic-surgery or microsurgery society listing. Current case mix, appointment terms and vacancies require direct confirmation.

Portrait of Duane Wang, MDProgram DirectorDuane Wang, MD
MicrosurgeryComplex reconstructionBreast reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
One-year appointment, 1 July to 30 June
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Microsurgery Fellowship

University of Utah Health

Salt Lake City, Utah · United States

Microsurgery Fellowship in Salt Lake City, Utah, represented by an official plastic-surgery or microsurgery society listing. Current case mix, appointment terms and vacancies require direct confirmation.

Portrait of Jayant Agarwal, MDFellowship DirectorJayant Agarwal, MD
MicrosurgeryComplex reconstructionBreast reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
One-year appointment, 1 July to 30 June; nine months with the plastic surgery microsurgery team and three months on the head and neck reconstruction service
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Microsurgery Fellowship

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Columbus, Ohio · United States

Microsurgery Fellowship in Columbus, Ohio, represented by an official plastic-surgery or microsurgery society listing. Current case mix, appointment terms and vacancies require direct confirmation.

Portrait of Min-Jeong Cho, MDFellowship DirectorMin-Jeong Cho, MD
MicrosurgeryBreast reconstructionComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
One year
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Microsurgery Fellowship

UCLA Health

Los Angeles, California · United States

Microsurgery Fellowship in Los Angeles, California, represented by an official plastic-surgery or microsurgery society listing. Current case mix, appointment terms and vacancies require direct confirmation.

Portrait of Christopher A. Crisera, MDFellowship leadershipChristopher A. Crisera, MD
MicrosurgeryComplex reconstructionBreast reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
Confirm the current term with the programme
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Reconstructive Microsurgery Fellowship

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center / Harvard Medical School

Boston, Massachusetts · United States

One-year reconstructive microsurgery fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, starting each year on 1 July. More than 150 microsurgical procedures are performed per year across breast, head and neck and lymphatic surgery, with lower extremity reconstruction also included. The fellow holds a Clinical Fellow appointment at Harvard Medical School and teaches in the BIDMC/HMS Plastic Surgery Residency Program.

Portrait of Bernard T. LeeFellowship leadership (as listed)Bernard T. Lee
MicrosurgeryComplex reconstructionBreast reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
1 year, beginning 1 July
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Upcoming cycle

Microsurgery Fellowship

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, Illinois · United States

A one-year Reconstructive Microsurgery Fellow / Clinical Instructor post (1 July 2027 to 30 June 2028) in Rush University Medical Center's busy microsurgical programme in downtown Chicago, covering breast, head and neck and extremity microsurgery, advanced nerve surgery, lymphatic supermicrosurgery and gender-affirming surgery. The fellow is encouraged to take part in clinical research and resident teaching.

Portrait of David KurlanderNamed in official programme listingDavid Kurlander
MicrosurgeryComplex reconstructionBreast reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
1 year: 1 July 2027 – 30 June 2028
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Midwest Institute of Microsurgery Fellowship

University of Kansas Medical Center

Kansas City, Kansas · United States

Midwest Institute of Microsurgery Fellowship in Kansas City, Kansas, represented by an official plastic-surgery or microsurgery society listing. Current case mix, appointment terms and vacancies require direct confirmation.

Portrait of Sterling Braun, MDFellowship Director (as listed by ASRM)Sterling Braun, MD
MicrosurgeryComplex reconstructionBreast reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
One year
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Orthoplastics and Limb Salvage Fellowship

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · United States

Non-accredited fellowship at PGY-6 level or higher focused on extremity reconstruction including trauma, with hand transplantation, brachial plexus surgery and adult and paediatric microsurgical reconstruction. The fellow joins the Hand Transplantation Service and is expected to produce at least one publication or presentation.

Portrait of L. Scott Levin, MDFellowship facultyL. Scott Levin, MD
MicrosurgeryComplex reconstructionHand
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
1 year, September–August
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Fellowship in Gender Affirmation Surgery

Amrita Hospital / Aham Gender Affirmation Clinic

Kochi · India

Multidisciplinary training in gender-affirming surgical care with clinical mentorship, teaching and research at Aham.

Portrait of Sundeep VijayaraghavanFellowship supervisor (as listed)Sundeep Vijayaraghavan
Gender-affirming reconstructionComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Hybrid clinical and research
Duration
12 months
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Hand Surgery Clinical Attachment (Observer) — Innsbruck

Medical University Innsbruck — Department of Trauma Surgery

Innsbruck · Austria

Listed on the FESSH training-centre directory. Details are submitted by the centre's principal contact; FESSH states it has not checked or approved these fellowships.

Portrait of Rohit AroraNamed training-centre contact (FESSH host-submitted listing)Rohit Arora
HandComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Observership
Duration
Four weeks minimum to three months maximum.
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Advanced Reconstructive Microsurgery Fellowship

China Medical University Hospital — Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Taichung · Taiwan

Reconstructive microsurgery fellowship run through CMUH's training department and International Center, covering free-flap and intestinal-flap reconstruction (including oesophageal and voice reconstruction), lymphedema surgery, congenital malformations and prevention of microsurgical complications.

Portrait of Hung-Chi Chen, MD, PhDTraining preceptorHung-Chi Chen, MD, PhD
MicrosurgeryLymphatic surgeryHead & neck reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
Not stated on the overview page. The programme's Rules & Regulations document states that visiting scholars attending for under 3 months are observers and those under 6 months observe and may scrub in when assistance is required, and that the first month is an assessment of surgical competency.
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Advanced Reconstruction, Microsurgery, and Peripheral Nerve Fellowship

Mass General Brigham Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Boston, Massachusetts · United States

Twelve-month Mass General Brigham fellowship combining peripheral nerve surgery with free flap and functional reconstruction across traumatic, oncologic and pediatric patients.

Portrait of Ian ValerioFellowship leadership (as listed)Ian Valerio
Peripheral nerveMicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
12 months
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Microsurgery and Oncologic Reconstruction Fellowship

McMaster University — Division of Plastic Surgery (Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton)

Hamilton, Ontario · Canada

A 12-month fellowship in microvascular and implant-based breast reconstruction and free and pedicled flap reconstruction of the extremities, abdomen and perineum, with head and neck reconstruction possible according to interest. The document expects more than 75 free flaps and about 150 implant-based breast reconstructions, at least one significant clinical research paper, and teaching of residents.

Portrait of Ronen AvramFellowship leadership (as listed)Ronen Avram
MicrosurgeryBreast reconstructionComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
12 months, beginning 1 July
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Vascular Anomalies Basic and Translational Research Fellowship

Boston Children's Hospital Department of Plastic and Oral Surgery

Boston, Massachusetts · United States

A funded one- to three-year research pathway focused on vascular anomalies, under Arin Greene. The ASCFS entry identifies basic and translational research rather than an operative fellowship.

Portrait of Arin K. Greene, MD, MMScResearch mentor (ASCFS listing)Arin K. Greene, MD, MMSc
Complex reconstructionPaediatric plastic surgery
Pathway
Research fellowship
Duration
1–3 years
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Reconstructive Surgery Research Fellowship — Cleft and Craniofacial Component

Houston Methodist Hospital — Institute for Reconstructive Surgery

Houston, Texas · United States

A broad reconstructive-surgery research pathway with a cleft and craniofacial component comprising approximately 10–20% of the experience. ASCFS lists Amy S. Xue and Michael Klebuc; only Klebuc is added here because the reviewed materials do not yet establish which Amy Xue is meant.

Portrait of Michael KlebucResearch mentor (ASCFS listing)Michael Klebuc
CleftCraniofacialComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Research fellowship
Duration
1–4 years
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Observership

Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau / Reconstructive Microsurgery European School (RMES)

Barcelona · Spain

An observation placement distinct from RMES’s breast-reconstruction and lymphoedema fellowships. The published weekly plan includes clinics, ward rounds and major-surgery observation; the wording “or assistance” does not itself establish the visitor’s clinical privileges.

Portrait of Jaume Masià, MD, PhDHead of the host reconstructive serviceJaume Masià, MD, PhD
MicrosurgeryBreast reconstructionLymphatic surgery
Pathway
Observership
Duration
1 month
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Deadline passed

Burns Fellow

The Alfred, Victorian Adult Burns Service

Melbourne, Victoria · Australia

Twelve-month burns fellowship in the Victorian Adult Burns Service at The Alfred, Melbourne, for recently qualified plastic or general surgeons. The fellow runs rostered theatre lists, cares for elective and non-elective inpatients, assesses referrals and completes a research project, preparing for a consultant burn surgeon role (page advertises an August 2025 start).

Burn surgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
12 months
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Poche Fellow in Melanoma and Surgical Oncology

Melanoma Institute Australia

Sydney, New South Wales · Australia

A post-fellowship melanoma and surgical oncology post across the Institute's North Sydney campus, Mater Hospital and Royal Prince Alfred, with access to the Melanoma Research Database.

Skin cancer & Mohs reconstructionComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
Not stated on the programme page; the ASPS listing gives 12 months
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Head & Neck Surgical Oncology Fellowship

University of Toronto — Department of Otolaryngology (Sinai Health, Sunnybrook and University Health Network)

Toronto, Ontario · Canada

A head and neck surgical oncology fellowship, established in 1997, in which four of the clinical tracks combine ablative and reconstructive training across Toronto hospitals. Training includes microvascular reconstruction alongside ablative, robotic, endocrine and skull base surgery; plastic surgery residency graduates are among eligible applicants.

Portrait of Antoine EskanderFellowship DirectorAntoine Eskander
Head & neck reconstructionMicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
1 year, with an option for a two-year programme
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

St Thomas' Microsurgery Fellowship

St Thomas' Hospital

London · United Kingdom

A microsurgery fellowship in which, according to PLASTA, the fellow chooses two of breast, head and neck, and limb reconstruction, spending three to four months on each.

Portrait of Paul RoblinListed fellowship lead (PLASTA directory)Paul Roblin
MicrosurgeryBreast reconstructionHead & neck reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
Three posts each of 6-12 months, with re-interview at 6 or 12 months
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Brighton/QVH Trauma and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Fellowship

Brighton / Queen Victoria Hospital (as listed by PLASTA)

Brighton · United Kingdom

A trauma and reconstructive plastic surgery fellowship whose listed focus is extremity trauma reconstruction, cardiac reconstruction and general plastic surgery.

Portrait of Andy MellingtonListed fellowship lead (PLASTA directory)Andy Mellington
Complex reconstructionWound reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
6-12 months
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Salisbury Microsurgery Fellowship

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Salisbury · United Kingdom

A microsurgery fellowship at Salisbury listed by PLASTA with lower limb and breast reconstruction.

Portrait of Rebecca ExtonListed fellowship lead (PLASTA directory)Rebecca Exton
MicrosurgeryBreast reconstructionComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
6-12 months
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Newcastle Microsurgery Fellowship

Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals

Newcastle upon Tyne · United Kingdom

A 12-month microsurgery fellowship listed by PLASTA with sarcoma, head and neck, lower limb, and breast reconstruction.

Portrait of Mani RagbirListed fellowship lead (PLASTA directory)Mani Ragbir
MicrosurgeryHead & neck reconstructionBreast reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
12 months
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Glasgow Microsurgery Fellowship

Canniesburn Plastic Surgery Unit, Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Glasgow · United Kingdom

A one-year microsurgery fellowship in Glasgow; an earlier NHS Scotland advert offered fellowship-level training in general microsurgery, limb reconstruction, hand, brachial plexus and facial palsy.

Portrait of Neil FairbairnListed fellowship lead (PLASTA directory)Neil Fairbairn
MicrosurgeryBreast reconstructionBurn surgery
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
12 months
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Morriston Hospital Oncoplastic/Sarcoma Fellowship

Morriston Hospital, Swansea Bay University Health Board

Swansea · United Kingdom

A 12-month oncoplastic and sarcoma fellowship at Morriston Hospital listed by PLASTA with a skin oncology and sarcoma focus.

Portrait of Sarah Hemington-GorseListed fellowship lead (PLASTA directory)Sarah Hemington-Gorse
Skin cancer & Mohs reconstructionComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
12 months
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Upcoming cycle

Morriston Hospital Lower Limb Microsurgery Fellowship

Morriston Hospital, Swansea Bay University Health Board

Swansea · United Kingdom

A 12-month lower limb reconstruction fellowship at Morriston Hospital listed by PLASTA.

Portrait of Ahmed EmamListed fellowship lead (PLASTA directory)Ahmed Emam
MicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
Six months for the August 2027 vacancy. The PLASTA directory lists a 12-month duration for the programme generally.
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Upcoming cycle

Hand and Microvascular Surgery Fellowship

University of California San Diego

San Diego, California · United States

A one-year hand and microvascular fellowship in UC San Diego's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery covering clinical hand and upper extremity surgery, with a cadaver anatomy series and a required research project.

Portrait of Eric HentzenProgram DirectorEric Hentzen
HandMicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
1 year (1 August to 31 July)
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Fellowship

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Health System

Miami, Florida · United States

A two-year ASOPRS-approved fellowship combining clinical, surgical and research training in lacrimal, eyelid and orbital reconstruction, with aesthetic and rejuvenative procedures.

Portrait of David TsePrimary fellowship preceptorDavid Tse
Oculoplastic surgeryAesthetic surgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
Two years
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

International Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Fellowship

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Health System

Miami, Florida · United States

A two-year ASOPRS-approved, non-standard-training fellowship for international ophthalmologists, covering lacrimal, eyelid and orbital reconstruction as well as aesthetic procedures.

Portrait of Sara WesterFellowship Director / primary preceptorSara Wester
Oculoplastic surgeryAesthetic surgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
Two years
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Deadline passed

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship

Baylor College of Medicine, Cullen Eye Institute

Houston, Texas · United States

A two-year programme preparing fellows for academic or consultative ophthalmic plastic, reconstructive and orbital surgery, with primary-surgeon experience at the VA and Ben Taub Hospital.

Portrait of Michael YenListed fellowship directorMichael Yen
Oculoplastic surgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
Two years
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

ASOPRS Fellowship Program

TOC Eye and Face

Austin, Texas · United States

A 24-month ASOPRS-accredited fellowship at TOC Eye and Face in Austin, with two positions and one starting each July. Year one is mostly in the partners' practices, building to independent surgery on selected eyelid and lacrimal cases; year two adds ENT, neurosurgery and Mohs rotations and a residents' clinic. Fellows complete a research project, thesis and several manuscripts.

Portrait of Sean M. BlaydonFellowship Director — odd-year programmeSean M. Blaydon
Oculoplastic surgeryAesthetic surgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
24 consecutive months, 1 July to 30 June of the second year
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

NYC Combined Oculoplastic Fellowship

Weill Cornell Medicine, Israel Englander Department of Ophthalmology (with Columbia, NYU and partner New York hospitals)

New York, New York · United States

A two-year combined ASOPRS oculoplastic fellowship in which fellows rotate with associate preceptors at major New York hospitals and see more than 1,500 diverse ophthalmic plastic surgical cases. Electives include craniofacial surgery, dermatology, neuroradiology, ocular pathology and otorhinolaryngology, with clinical research presented nationally and internationally.

Portrait of Michael KazimFellowship Director — odd-year programmeMichael Kazim
Oculoplastic surgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
Two years
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship

WashU Medicine Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, with a St. Louis private practice

St. Louis, Missouri · United States

A combined two-year fellowship shared between WashU Medicine and a St. Louis private practice, with active involvement in resident education and required research.

Portrait of John HoldsDirector, combined ophthalmic-plastic fellowshipJohn Holds
Oculoplastic surgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
Two years
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Oculofacial Plastic and Orbital Surgery Fellowship

Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, University of California, Irvine

Irvine, California · United States

A 24-month ASOPRS-accredited fellowship covering orbit, eyelid and lacrimal disease and oculofacial cosmetic surgery, with high-volume operating across several sites.

Portrait of Jeremiah TaoFellowship DirectorJeremiah Tao
Oculoplastic surgeryAesthetic surgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
24 months
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Head and Neck Surgery Fellowship

Emory University School of Medicine

Atlanta, Georgia · United States

Emory's one-year clinical fellowship covers ablative head and neck surgery, microvascular reconstruction, robotic transoral surgery, skull base, thyroid and parathyroid surgery, facial reanimation and sialoendoscopy. The fellow is expected to act as primary or teaching surgeon on at least 300 cases, including at least 100 free flaps.

Portrait of H. Michael BaddourFellowship DirectorH. Michael Baddour
Head & neck reconstructionMicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
One year, clinical
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Head and Neck Surgery Fellowship

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland, Ohio · United States

A one-year clinical fellowship with one position, described as an intensive year-long programme for a career in academic head and neck surgery. The fellow works with the Head and Neck Institute staff on advanced head and neck oncologic, skull base and microvascular surgery.

Portrait of Brandon PrendesFellowship DirectorBrandon Prendes
Head & neck reconstructionMicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
One year, clinical
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Head and Neck Fellowship

University of California, Davis

Sacramento, California · United States

A one-year clinical head and neck fellowship that grew from a 1987 plastic and reconstructive surgery programme and offers microvascular and reconstructive training, including trauma.

Portrait of Andrew BirkelandFellowship DirectorAndrew Birkeland
Head & neck reconstructionMicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
One year, clinical
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction Fellowship

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan · United States

A fellowship designed to provide intensive training in all facets of oncologic care of the head and neck cancer patient, 80% clinical and 20% research in the first year. The service performs well over 250 free tissue transplants yearly from the full breadth of donor sites; only applicants from US training programmes can be considered.

Portrait of Marisa R. BuchakjianFellowship DirectorMarisa R. Buchakjian
Head & neck reconstructionMicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
One year (80% clinical, 20% research), with an elective second year that is 80% research
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Head and Neck Oncological and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship

Northwestern University

Chicago, Illinois · United States

One-year clinical fellowship with one fellow position in Northwestern's Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, covering tumor board planning, complex head and neck oncologic surgery and reconstruction. Fellows rotate through medical oncology, radiation oncology and pathology and complete 1-2 clinical projects.

Portrait of Urjeet PatelFellowship DirectorUrjeet Patel
Head & neck reconstructionMicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
One year, clinical
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Head and Neck Fellowship

University of Pennsylvania Health System

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · United States

A 12-month clinical head and neck fellowship in which fellows train with high-volume microvascular and reconstructive surgeons (over 250 microvascular cases annually).

Portrait of Robert M. BrodyFellowship DirectorRobert M. Brody
Head & neck reconstructionMicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
One year (12-month clinically focused programme)
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Head and Neck Fellowship

University of Utah (Huntsman Cancer Hospital)

Salt Lake City, Utah · United States

A one-year fellowship centred on advanced head and neck ablative and reconstructive surgery at Huntsman Cancer Hospital, with roughly 120 microvascular free flap cases a year reported.

Portrait of Richard B. CannonFellowship DirectorRichard B. Cannon
Head & neck reconstructionMicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
One year
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri · United States

One-year clinical fellowship in the Washington University Department of Otolaryngology, with most training at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and optional rotations at the John Cochran VA Hospital. Focus on transoral laser and robotic surgery, skull base surgery and microvascular free tissue reconstruction; about 10% of time is for research.

Portrait of Ryan S. JacksonFellowship DirectorRyan S. Jackson
Head & neck reconstructionMicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
One year, clinical
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Aspire Post-CSCST Fellowship — Plastic Surgery, North Dublin Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Mater Misericordiae University Hospital

Dublin · Ireland

A plastic surgery peripheral nerve fellowship hosted at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital in Dublin, listed by RCSI's surgical affairs site among the HSE Aspire post-CSCST fellowships for 2023/24 and 2024/25. The RCSI page is a listing of Aspire posts rather than a dedicated programme page, and it does not show this post in the 2025/26 list, so check whether it is currently offered.

Peripheral nerveComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
12 months (Aspire post-CSCST fellowships are 12-month programmes)
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Middlemore Hospital Burn Fellowship — New Zealand National Burn Centre

National Burn Centre, Middlemore Hospital, Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau

Auckland · New Zealand

A burn fellowship based in the 10-bed National Burn Centre at Middlemore Hospital, covering acute, rehabilitative and reconstructive burn care in adults and children. Described on the NZ Association of Plastic Surgeons fellowship page; no separate hospital programme page was found.

Burn surgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
12 months fixed term; shorter or longer terms may be considered
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Deadline passed

Senior Plastic Fellow (Microsurgical Fellowship)

Wellington Regional Plastic, Maxillofacial and Burn Unit, Hutt Hospital, Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley

Lower Hutt · New Zealand

A 12-month senior fellowship in the Wellington regional plastic, maxillofacial and burn unit at Hutt Hospital, with a microsurgical and reconstructive focus plus general plastic on-call duties. Described on the NZ Association of Plastic Surgeons fellowship page; no dedicated programme page was found.

MicrosurgeryComplex reconstructionBurn surgery
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
12-month fixed term
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Department of Plastic Surgery Physician Observership

UPMC — Department of Plastic Surgery

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · United States

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.

Portrait of Lindsey FeraHR manager (observership documentation contact)Lindsey Fera
Complex reconstruction
Pathway
Observership
Duration
Visit dates set per request; a B-1 visa may be needed for stays of three months or less
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Observerships and educational visits — Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Dubrava University Hospital (Klinička bolnica Dubrava) — Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Zagreb · Croatia

The Zagreb department, a reference centre for plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, breast and hand surgery, states that observerships, fellowships and short or long-term educational visits can be arranged for professionals from Croatia and abroad. Visits are arranged through the hospital administration and the Croatian Ministry of Health. The page is a department overview, not a dedicated programme page, and gives no application steps.

Portrait of Rado ŽicDepartment headRado Žic
Breast reconstructionHandComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Observership
Duration
Short and long-term visits; length not stated
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Clinical Observership — Department of Plastic Surgery

Kobe University Hospital

Kobe · Japan

A short clinical observership in the university plastic surgery department at Kobe University Hospital, covering reconstructive surgery, microsurgery, head and neck and breast reconstruction and wound or limb-salvage surgery. The details come from the JSPRS host directory factsheet; the department's own English site only carries general information, so confirm terms with the department.

Portrait of Shunsuke SakakibaraProfessor and Chair; observership supervisorShunsuke Sakakibara
Complex reconstructionMicrosurgeryHead & neck reconstruction
Pathway
Observership
Duration
2–4 weeks; longer training may be considered individually after the observership
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Upcoming cycle

EURAPS Residents Scholarship Host — Department of Plastic Surgery, Tampere University Hospital

Tampere University Hospital — Department of Plastic Surgery

Tampere · Finland

The Department of Plastic Surgery at Tampere University Hospital is listed in the EURAPS Institutions directory as a host for the EURAPS Residents Scholarship, a one- or three-month funded visit for European plastic surgery trainees; this is a distinct route from the hospital's own salaried microsurgery and hand fellowships already in the directory.

Complex reconstruction
Pathway
Travelling fellowship
Duration
One or three months (EURAPS Residents Scholarship)
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Upcoming cycle

EURAPS Residents Scholarship Host — Dept. of Plastic Surgery, Töölö Hospital, Helsinki

Töölö Hospital — Dept. of Plastic Surgery

Helsinki · Finland

The Dept. of Plastic Surgery at Töölö Hospital, Helsinki, is listed in the EURAPS Institutions directory as a host for the EURAPS Residents Scholarship, a one- or three-month funded visit for European plastic surgery trainees.

Complex reconstruction
Pathway
Travelling fellowship
Duration
One or three months (EURAPS Residents Scholarship)
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Deadline passed

University of Milan Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinical Fellowship — Reconstructive Microsurgery

Università degli Studi di Milano — Ospedale Classificato San Giuseppe, IRCCS MultiMedica and Ospedale di Castellanza

Milan · Italy

A one-year University of Milan clinical fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery whose training program focuses on reconstructive microsurgery, allowing the fellow to gain experience in complex reconstructive surgery for complex trauma, congenital malformation and oncological reconstruction to the point of performing cases in autonomy.

MicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
1 year
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Deadline passed

Fellowship em Cirurgia Plástica Avançada: Aprimoramento em Técnicas de Estética, Reconstrução e Tratamento de Queimados

Faculdade Evangélica Mackenzie do Paraná (FEMPAR) / Hospital Universitário Evangélico Mackenzie

Curitiba · Brazil

A 12-month lato sensu specialisation fellowship in advanced plastic surgery at the Hospital Universitário Evangélico Mackenzie covering aesthetic surgery, body contouring, rhinoplasty, breast, orbito-palpebral and facial surgery, reconstruction and burn-sequela treatment.

Aesthetic surgeryBurn surgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
12 (doze) meses
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Deadline passed

Fellowship em Cirurgia Plástica Reparadora

Santa Casa de Porto Alegre (Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Porto Alegre) — Ensino e Pesquisa

Porto Alegre · Brazil

A 12-month, 1,200-hour paid fellowship in reconstructive plastic surgery (Cirurgia Plástica Reparadora) offered by the Santa Casa de Porto Alegre within its 2026 fellowship selection, open to one candidate with a plastic surgery prerequisite.

Complex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
12 meses (carga horária 1.200 horas)
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Rolling · availability unconfirmed

Microsurgery and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship

University of Manitoba — Max Rady College of Medicine, Department of Surgery (Health Sciences Centre and Maples Surgical Centre)

Winnipeg, Manitoba · Canada

A six-month fellowship at the Health Sciences Centre and Maples Surgical Centre focused on advanced microsurgical techniques. Fellows perform 150 to 200 flaps, from perforator flaps like DIEP, SIEA, TUG, SGAP, IGAP, TAP and ALT to muscle flaps for functional reconstruction and total nasal reconstruction; the program performs over 350 perforator flaps annually. The fellowship is recognised by the Max Rady College of Medicine Postgraduate Medical Education Executive Council and is not ACGME accredited.

MicrosurgeryBreast reconstructionComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
Six months
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Upcoming cycle

Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship (Adult Gender-Affirming and Reconstructive Surgery)

NYU Grossman School of Medicine / NYU Langone Health — Department of Urology

New York, New York · United States

NYU Grossman School of Medicine offers a one-year fellowship in adult gender-affirming and reconstructive surgery, with experience in prosthetics and reconstructive surgery (open, robotic and laparoscopic) at NYU Langone's Tisch Hospital and Kimmel Pavilion, NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue and the Manhattan campus of the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System. In the 2025–26 fellowship year the operative volume was 750 cases, of which approximately 250 were gender-affirming.

Gender-affirming reconstructionComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
One year
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Craniomaxillofacial Visiting and Scientific Fellowship — IBRA

Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein

São Paulo · Brazil

IBRA lists Einstein’s craniomaxillofacial department for short visits and scientific fellowships. Training interests include facial trauma, deformity correction and reconstructive facial surgery in an oral and maxillofacial host service.

Portrait of Jose Roberto Piteri FilhoFellowship director (IBRA host listing)Jose Roberto Piteri Filho
CraniofacialComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Hybrid clinical and research
Duration
Host duration to be agreed; IBRA B supports 1–4 weeks and C supports 4–12 weeks
Source reviewed 23 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Maxillofacial Reconstruction Visiting and Research Fellowship — IBRA

Tokyo Dental College Suidobashi Hospital

Tokyo · Japan

Suidobashi is the main clinical and research site for this IBRA oral and maxillofacial opportunity. The host describes reconstructive surgery and research in congenital anomalies, wound healing and digital technologies; Chiba provides additional clinical training options.

Portrait of Akira WatanabeFellowship director (IBRA host listing)Akira Watanabe
CraniofacialComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Hybrid clinical and research
Duration
Host duration to be agreed; IBRA B supports 1–4 weeks and C supports 4–12 weeks
Source reviewed 23 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Craniomaxillofacial Visiting and Scientific Fellowship — IBRA

Inselspital — University Hospital of Bern, Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery

Bern · Switzerland

Bern offers short visits focused on facial trauma and osteosynthesis, plus a longer fellowship combining clinical mentoring with optional facial-bone research. The host’s one-year duration is separate from the shorter periods supported by IBRA scholarships.

Portrait of Benoit SchallerFellowship director (IBRA host listing)Benoit Schaller
CraniofacialComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Hybrid clinical and research
Duration
Host: 1–3 months for a short visit or 1 year for the residential/scientific fellowship
Source reviewed 23 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship

UPMC / University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · United States

A one-year microvascular reconstructive fellowship spanning head and neck, breast, lymphatic, extremity and facial-reanimation work. The department describes one trainee per year and an estimated 100–150 free flaps, which is historical programme case-mix information rather than a guarantee of the individual fellow’s operative volume.

Portrait of Mario Solari, MDFellowship DirectorMario Solari, MD
MicrosurgeryComplex reconstructionBreast reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
One clinical year with research opportunities
Source reviewed 22 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Visiting Observer Program

Stanford University — Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Stanford, California · United States

A short observership in Stanford's plastic and reconstructive surgery division in which visitors watch clinics and operating rooms across its subspecialties under a faculty host. Submitting a request does not guarantee placement.

Portrait of Lillian L. C. LeeVisiting Observer CoordinatorLillian L. C. Lee
Complex reconstruction
Pathway
Observership
Duration
Up to 30 consecutive calendar days, one observation period per 12 months
Source reviewed 22 Oct 2026
Upcoming cycle

International Physician Observership Program — Plastic Surgery

Cleveland Clinic — Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Institute

Cleveland, Ohio · United States

A one-month shadowing programme for fully trained international physicians, with plastic surgery offered through the Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Institute. It is part of a hospital-wide international observership scheme, not a plastic-surgery-only curriculum.

Complex reconstruction
Pathway
Observership
Duration
One month
Source reviewed 22 Oct 2026
Deadline passed

BFIRST Fellowships

British Foundation for International Reconstructive Surgery & Training (BFIRST)

London · United Kingdom

A UK charity scheme placing fully trained plastic surgeons from BFIRST priority countries in one of more than 50 UK plastic surgery units for a six-week observership.

Complex reconstruction
Pathway
Observership
Duration
6-week observership
Source reviewed 20 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Fellowship

Medical College of Wisconsin, Froedtert & MCW Eye Institute

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · United States

A two-year ASOPRS-accredited fellowship with broad experience across oculofacial plastic surgery, based at the Eye Institute with rotations across Froedtert, Children's Wisconsin and the regional VA.

Portrait of Gerald J. HarrisProgram Director — odd-year fellowshipGerald J. Harris
Oculoplastic surgerySkin cancer & Mohs reconstructionComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
Two years (PGY V and PGY VI)
Source reviewed 20 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Oculoplastic Fellowship

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · United States

A two-year ASOPRS-sponsored oculoplastic fellowship with a first year of clinical activity and supervision of residents, and a second year with more oculoplastic service work and electives.

Portrait of William R. KatowitzFellowship program directorWilliam R. Katowitz
Oculoplastic surgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
Two years
Source reviewed 20 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Head and Neck Fellowship

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut · United States

A one-year clinical head and neck fellowship with experience in regional and microvascular free tissue transfer, including use of the Symani microsurgical robot.

Portrait of Saral MehraFellowship DirectorSaral Mehra
Head & neck reconstructionMicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
One year, clinical
Source reviewed 20 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Microsurgery Fellowship Program

University of California, San Francisco

San Francisco, California · United States

UCSF's microsurgery fellowship offers a year of training in microsurgical reconstruction with room for fellows to follow their own interests. The case mix includes a busy gender-surgery practice, microsurgical breast reconstruction, orthopaedic oncology and trauma reconstruction, optional head and neck work and an interdisciplinary upper extremity nerve practice.

Portrait of Scott L. Hansen, MD, FACSDirector, UCSF Microsurgery FellowshipScott L. Hansen, MD, FACS
MicrosurgeryBreast reconstructionGender-affirming reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
One year, running from the start of August to the end of July
Source reviewed 20 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery Fellowship — University Hospital Münster (IBRA Training Centre)

University Hospital Münster — Department of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery

Münster · Germany

An IBRA-listed training centre in cranio-maxillofacial surgery (oral and maxillofacial host specialty) offering a short resident visit or a resident and scientific fellowship. Clinical areas include craniofacial malformations, orthognathic and reconstructive microsurgery, and clinical evaluation of cleft lip and palate. The listing is an IBRA profile, not a departmental page.

Portrait of Johannes KleinheinzDepartment of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery Fellowship DirectorJohannes Kleinheinz
CraniofacialCleftComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Hybrid clinical and research
Duration
Short and long-term visits are possible; the page gives no fixed length
Source reviewed 20 Oct 2026
Deadline passed

Junior Plastic Surgery Fellow (Junior/Developmental Fellow)

Wellington Regional Plastic, Maxillofacial and Burn Unit, Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley

Lower Hutt · New Zealand

A one-year junior or developmental plastic surgery fellowship advertised by Health New Zealand for the Wellington regional unit, working with about 12 plastic surgery consultants and attending outreach clinics at regional hospitals. The reviewed advert is a job posting rather than a standing programme page.

Complex reconstructionWound reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
12 months fixed term, from early 2027
Source reviewed 20 Oct 2026
Upcoming cycle

Waikato Hospital PRS Fellowship

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Waikato Hospital, Te Whatu Ora Waikato

Hamilton · New Zealand

A fellowship in the plastic and reconstructive surgery department at Waikato Hospital, a tertiary referral and teaching centre for the Midland Region offering head and neck, reconstructive and burns services. Described on the NZ Association of Plastic Surgeons fellowship page; no separate hospital programme page was found.

MicrosurgeryHead & neck reconstructionBurn surgery
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
Duration not stated in the reviewed source
Source reviewed 20 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Orbit Surgery Fellowship

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, Arkansas · United States

A two-year post-ophthalmology-residency fellowship in the medical and surgical management of complex orbital, lacrimal and periocular disease in adults and children, hosted by ophthalmology. Fellows act as primary surgeon and are expected to publish at least two manuscripts a year.

Portrait of John D. PembertonDirector / mentor, Orbit Surgery FellowshipJohn D. Pemberton
Oculoplastic surgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
2 years
Source reviewed 20 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Reconstructive Microsurgery Fellowship

Maastricht UMC+

Maastricht · Netherlands

Reconstructive microsurgery fellowship at Maastricht UMC+, listed in the NVPC fellowship register as recognised from 1 January 2024 to 1 January 2027. The NVPC states that recognition requests must be submitted to its board six months before a fellowship starts.

Portrait of Tom van MulkenClinical faculty — plastic, reconstructive and hand surgery (individual fellowship appointment not confirmed)Tom van Mulken
MicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
Programme term set by host
Source reviewed 19 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Reconstructive Microsurgery Visiting Scholarship

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou

Linkou, Taoyuan · Taiwan

Visiting scholars may stay in the division for a maximum of 3 months and may observe clinic activities, including surgery, but may not scrub in. A free single dormitory room is provided while the paperwork, which typically takes about ten weeks, is completed.

Portrait of Fu-Chan WeiClinical faculty — reconstructive microsurgery (individual fellowship appointment not confirmed)Fu-Chan Wei
MicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Observership
Duration
Maximum 3 months
Source reviewed 19 Oct 2026
Deadline passed

Bruce Bailey Fellowship

British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (hosted by Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore)

Coimbatore, India (host centre) · United Kingdom

A BAPRAS-administered fellowship at Ganga Hospital for UK trainees interested in microsurgery or trauma reconstruction. BAPRAS specifies 4–6 weeks for its published 2026 award; the undated Ganga overview describes 6–8 weeks. Confirm the duration with BAPRAS rather than treating these as separate awards. The 7 June 2026 application deadline has passed.

Portrait of Prof. S Raja SabapathyDepartment Chairman / fellowship-enquiry contactProf. S Raja Sabapathy
MicrosurgeryHandComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Travelling fellowship
Duration
4 to 6 weeks, usually in the last quarter of the year
Source reviewed 17 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Hand, Microsurgery and Trauma Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship

Ganga Hospital

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · India

Institutional clinical fellowship offered since 1997. The six-month option is described for plastic or orthopaedic surgeons seeking hand and major-trauma reconstruction experience; the one-year option is recommended for plastic surgeons and adds structured theory and practical teaching.

Portrait of Prof. S Raja SabapathyDepartment Chairman / fellowship-enquiry contactProf. S Raja Sabapathy
HandMicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
6 or 12 months
Source reviewed 17 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Ganga–Johnson & Johnson Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery Fellowship

Ganga Hospital

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · India

Sponsored departmental fellowship established after a 2002 educational partnership. The host describes two selected fellows per year for clinical and academic exposure; historical award lists do not establish a current vacancy.

Portrait of Prof. S Raja SabapathyDepartment Chairman / fellowship-enquiry contactProf. S Raja Sabapathy
HandMicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
2 months
Source reviewed 17 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Ganga–Carl Zeiss Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery Fellowship

Ganga Hospital

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · India

Sponsored attachment with participation in departmental clinical and academic activities. The host describes two awards annually and records the scheme from 2003; reconfirm recruitment and financial terms.

Portrait of Prof. S Raja SabapathyDepartment Chairman / fellowship-enquiry contactProf. S Raja Sabapathy
HandMicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
8 weeks
Source reviewed 17 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Ganga–Ethicon Advanced Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery Fellowship

Ganga Hospital

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · India

Advanced clinical attachment with an included one-week microsurgery laboratory course. The same scheme was called Ganga–Synthes during 2013–2017; the former sponsor name is not a separate programme.

Portrait of Prof. S Raja SabapathyDepartment Chairman / fellowship-enquiry contactProf. S Raja Sabapathy
HandMicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
6–8 weeks
Source reviewed 17 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Microsurgery Fellowship

Johns Hopkins Medicine

Baltimore, Maryland · United States

Clinical reconstructive microsurgery with progressive responsibility, breast perforator flaps, lymphatic reconstruction, extremity and head and neck cases, teaching and research.

Portrait of Gedge RossonFellowship leadership (as listed)Gedge Rosson
MicrosurgeryComplex reconstructionBreast reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
1 year, beginning each July
Source reviewed 16 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Reconstructive Oncology & Microsurgery Fellowship

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center

Tampa, Florida · United States

Reconstructive Oncology & Microsurgery Fellowship in Tampa, Florida, represented by an official plastic-surgery or microsurgery society listing. Current case mix, appointment terms and vacancies require direct confirmation.

Portrait of Evgenios Evgeniou, MDProgram DirectorEvgenios Evgeniou, MD
MicrosurgeryComplex reconstructionBreast reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
Confirm the current term with the programme
Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Microsurgery Fellowship

Medical College of Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · United States

Microsurgery Fellowship in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, represented by an official plastic-surgery or microsurgery society listing. Current case mix, appointment terms and vacancies require direct confirmation.

Portrait of John A. LoGiudice, MDProgram DirectorJohn A. LoGiudice, MD
MicrosurgeryBreast reconstructionComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
One year (programme started in 2009)
Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Microsurgery Fellowship

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center

Temple, Texas · United States

Microsurgery Fellowship in Temple, Texas, represented by an official plastic-surgery or microsurgery society listing. Current case mix, appointment terms and vacancies require direct confirmation.

Portrait of Andrew AltmanNamed in official programme listingAndrew Altman
MicrosurgeryComplex reconstructionBreast reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
Confirm the current term with the programme
Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Reconstructive Microsurgery Fellowship

University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Memphis, Tennessee · United States

Reconstructive Microsurgery Fellowship in Memphis, Tennessee, represented by an official plastic-surgery or microsurgery society listing. Current case mix, appointment terms and vacancies require direct confirmation.

Portrait of Petros KonofaosNamed in the ASRM programme listing (current appointment requires confirmation)Petros Konofaos
MicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
Confirm the current term with the programme
Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Microsurgery Fellowship

Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Winston-Salem, North Carolina · United States

Microsurgery Fellowship in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, represented by an official plastic-surgery or microsurgery society listing. Current case mix, appointment terms and vacancies require direct confirmation.

Portrait of L. Andrew KomanNamed in official programme listingL. Andrew Koman
MicrosurgeryComplex reconstructionBreast reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
Confirm the current term with the programme
Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Microsurgery Breast Reconstruction Fellowship

University of Rochester Medical Center

Rochester, New York · United States

Microsurgery Breast Reconstruction Fellowship in Rochester, New York, represented by an official plastic-surgery or microsurgery society listing. Current case mix, appointment terms and vacancies require direct confirmation.

Portrait of Stephen J. VegaNamed in official programme listingStephen J. Vega
MicrosurgeryBreast reconstructionComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
Confirm the current term with the programme
Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Microsurgery Fellowship

University of Chicago Medicine

Chicago, Illinois · United States

Microsurgery Fellowship in Chicago, Illinois, represented by an official plastic-surgery or microsurgery society listing. Current case mix, appointment terms and vacancies require direct confirmation.

Portrait of Lavinia Anzai, MDMicrosurgery Fellowship Director; Assistant Professor of SurgeryLavinia Anzai, MD
MicrosurgeryComplex reconstructionBreast reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
One year
Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Microsurgery Fellowship

Louisiana State University Health New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana · United States

Microsurgery Fellowship in New Orleans, Louisiana, represented by an official plastic-surgery or microsurgery society listing. Current case mix, appointment terms and vacancies require direct confirmation.

Portrait of Harvey ChimNamed in official programme listingHarvey Chim
MicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
Confirm the current term with the programme
Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Upcoming cycle

Qiu Weiliu International Fellowship Program

IAOMS Foundation / Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital (Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine)

Shanghai · China

Six-month IAOMS Foundation fellowship hosted at Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, an IAOMS international training centre for oral and maxillofacial oncology and reconstructive surgery.

Portrait of Yue HeFellowship mentor (IAOMS fellow, oncology and microvascular reconstruction, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital)Yue He
Head & neck reconstructionCraniofacialComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Hybrid clinical and research
Duration
6 months
Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Coventry Microsurgery and Major Trauma Fellowship

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Coventry, England · United Kingdom

An RCS England Senior Clinical Fellowship Scheme programme approved by BAPRAS (to September 2027) in microsurgery, soft-tissue and major trauma management, including two dedicated orthoplastic lists per week.

Portrait of Joanna SkillmanSupervisor / Lead Consultant; Consultant Plastic SurgeonJoanna Skillman
MicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
12 months
Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Oncologic Plastic Surgery Fellowship

University of Calgary — Section of Plastic Surgery (Foothills Medical Centre and Tom Baker Cancer Centre)

Calgary, Alberta · Canada

A fellowship in oncologic plastic surgery run by the Section of Plastic Surgery with surgical oncology. The 2020 summary covers melanoma, breast reconstruction (alloplastic and autologous), sarcoma reconstruction and other oncologic reconstruction, with at least two research projects. The current section page and the 2020 summary differ on length, so the duration should be confirmed with the programme.

Portrait of Claire Temple-OberleFellowship leadership (as listed)Claire Temple-Oberle
Complex reconstructionBreast reconstructionMicrosurgery
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
6 to 12 months on the current section page; a 2020 programme summary describes one year, starting each 1 July
Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Plastic Surgery Microsurgery Fellowship

NYU Langone Health / NYU Grossman School of Medicine

New York, New York · United States

Comprehensive microsurgery and reconstruction training with broad case variety, clinical independence, faculty interaction and research opportunities.

Portrait of Jamie P. Levine, MDFellowship DirectorJamie P. Levine, MD
MicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
12 months, July 1–June 30
Source reviewed 13 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Fellowship in Microsurgery in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Amrita School of Medicine / Amrita Hospital Faridabad

Faridabad · India

A post-specialty fellowship covering microsurgical reconstruction, limb salvage, replantation and complex wounds. The programme page and admissions directory give different durations; confirm the term before applying.

Portrait of Anil Kumar MurarkaHead & Senior Consultant in the host Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery department (individual fellowship appointment to confirm)Anil Kumar Murarka
MicrosurgeryLymphatic surgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
Programme page states 1 year; some Amrita admissions listings say 2 years — confirm the published term before applying
Source reviewed 13 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Reconstructive Microsurgery Fellowship

City of Hope

Duarte, California · United States

A non-ACGME fellowship in cancer-related reconstruction with supervised microsurgery, multidisciplinary collaboration and mentored research.

Portrait of Antoine L. Carre, MD, MPH, FACSFaculty (Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Plastic Surgery; listed first on the programme faculty page)Antoine L. Carre, MD, MPH, FACS
MicrosurgeryComplex reconstructionBreast reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
1 year (non-ACGME)
Source reviewed 13 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Microsurgery Fellowship

University of Michigan Health

Ann Arbor, Michigan · United States

A reconstructive microsurgery fellowship centred on breast free flaps with lymphatic, extremity, trunk and head-and-neck experience.

Portrait of Theodore KungFellowship leadership (as listed)Theodore Kung
MicrosurgeryComplex reconstructionBreast reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
1 year, 1 July – 30 June
Source reviewed 13 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Microsurgery Fellowship

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

St. Louis, Missouri · United States

Non-ACGME microsurgical training across WashU hospitals, with an orthoplastic emphasis on limb preservation and oncologic reconstruction.

Portrait of Rachel Anolik, MDProgram Director (Assistant Professor of Surgery)Rachel Anolik, MD
MicrosurgeryComplex reconstructionBreast reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
1 year
Source reviewed 13 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

International Master of Science in Reconstructive Microsurgery

Chang Gung University / Chang Gung Memorial Hospital — Division of Reconstructive Microsurgery

Taoyuan · Taiwan

English-taught master's degree that pairs a clinical or basic-research fellowship in the Chang Gung Division of Reconstructive Microsurgery with a structured academic curriculum.

Portrait of Fu-Chan WeiCourse Director, MSc in Reconstructive MicrosurgeryFu-Chan Wei
MicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Hybrid clinical and research
Duration
2 years full-time (M.S.)
Source reviewed 13 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Hand Surgery Fellowship / Clinical Attachment — Turin

C.T.O. Hospital — Traumatology and Hand Surgery (U.O.C.)

Turin · Italy

Listed on the FESSH training-centre directory. Details are submitted by the centre's principal contact; FESSH states it has not checked or approved these fellowships.

Portrait of Bruno BattistonNamed training-centre contact (FESSH host-submitted listing)Bruno Battiston
HandMicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
Not publicly listed
Source reviewed 8 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmed

Microsurgery and Complex Reconstruction Fellowship

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California · United States

Microsurgery and Complex Reconstruction Fellowship in Los Angeles, California, represented by an official plastic-surgery or microsurgery society listing. Current case mix, appointment terms and vacancies require direct confirmation.

Portrait of David Daar, MDInterim Program DirectorDavid Daar, MD
MicrosurgeryComplex reconstruction
Pathway
Clinical fellowship
Duration
One year.
Source reviewed 1 Oct 2026