Where the programmes are
United States (65), Japan (13), Brazil (7), Canada (6), United Kingdom (6), Australia (5)
Subspecialty fellowship guide
Craniofacial surgery
fellowships.
Choose a craniofacial fellowship by the patient groups, surgical scope and multidisciplinary training you need. Cleft surgery, cranial reconstruction, cranio-maxillofacial trauma and broader paediatric plastic surgery can overlap, but a programme may emphasise only some of these areas.
133 programme profiles25 country/region listingsClinical fellowship · Hybrid clinical and research · Observership · Research fellowship · Short-term training · Travelling fellowship
At a glance
What is listed for craniofacial training
133 craniofacial programme profiles: 76 clinical fellowship, 22 research fellowship, 16 observership, 9 hybrid clinical and research, 8 short-term training, 2 travelling fellowship. 15 list an upcoming application cycle and 2 are rolling or by contact; the rest have no confirmed intake, so check the official source before applying.
Leading hosts
AdventHealth for Children (2); Aichi Cancer Center (2); Baylor College of Medicine / Texas Children's Hospital (2); Chang Gung Memorial Hospital — Craniofacial Center (2); Chiba University Hospital (2)
Open or upcoming cycles
Pediatric Craniofacial Research Fellowship; Craniofacial Fellowship; EURAPS Visiting Scholarship — Necker Craniofacial Surgery; Samsung Medical Center Observership — Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and 11 more. See all on the deadlines page.
Before you shortlist
How to compare the training
Use these questions alongside each programme's published facts. Eligibility, participation and funding must be confirmed for the specific appointment.
Clarify the clinical population
Ask whether the service covers infants, children, adults or a combination, and which congenital and acquired conditions form the core of the fellowship. Match the timetable to the population you expect to serve after training.
Look for team-based learning
Discuss access to joint clinics, planning meetings and follow-up with the relevant dental, speech, ENT, neurosurgical and other teams. Ask which activities are part of the fellowship rather than simply available elsewhere in the hospital.
Confirm the professional pathway
Craniofacial education can refer to surgical, orthodontic and other professional training. Read the required base qualification before comparing programmes; a similar clinical interest does not make the admission routes interchangeable.
Read the surgical programme's own eligibility rules
ACPA's opportunities page separates plastic surgery, orthodontics and other disciplines. Its plastic surgery listings illustrate different scopes and entry criteria; its orthodontic listings have dental prerequisites. ACPA also states that the listed opportunities are not affiliated with it. Use the society page to locate the responsible institution, then confirm the current training, licensing, application and intake requirements there.
Common questions
Plan your next step
Is a craniofacial fellowship the same as a cleft fellowship?
Compare the documented scope. A cleft-focused post may concentrate on cleft care and associated team clinics, while a craniofacial post may include wider cranial or facial skeletal work. Neither title confirms the procedures you will perform or the patient population you will see.
Does being listed by ACPA mean a fellowship is ACPA accredited?
No. ACPA says the opportunities on its fellowship page are not affiliated with ACPA. Check accreditation or approval against the named accrediting body's record for the specific programme; do not infer it from a society directory listing.
What should an international applicant check first?
Start with whether the programme accepts your completed surgical training, then confirm the registration and institutional appointment needed for the intended clinical work. Ask about funding and immigration support separately. Eligibility for an observational visit does not establish eligibility for a clinical fellowship.
Sources for this guide
Reviewed by the PlasticFellow editorial team. Institutional examples apply to the named programmes or schemes. Use each programme profile's sources to verify its own terms.
- ACPA: fellowship and educational opportunities ↗
Discipline-specific opportunities, institutional prerequisites and the directory's affiliation statement.
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Where to compare craniofacial training
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Upcoming cyclePediatric Craniofacial Research Fellowship
University of Pittsburgh / UPMC Department of Plastic Surgery
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · United States
A funded research year in pediatric plastic, cleft and craniofacial surgery, including imaging, machine learning and health services research.
CraniofacialPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Research fellowship
- Duration
- One dedicated research year
Source reviewed 11 Nov 2026
Intake not confirmedInternational Fellowship — Plastic, Maxillofacial & Reconstructive Surgery
Nice University Hospital (CHU de Nice)
Nice · France
CHU de Nice's 2026 international fellowship offer lists hand and reconstructive surgery and plastic and maxillofacial surgery among its surgical specialties. Fellowships are one- to two-year, mentorship-driven clinical programmes with possible research and teaching, a minimal level of French, selection by file and video interview with the head of service, and a certificate at the end.
Head of hosting Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery serviceOlivier CamuzardCraniofacialHand
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1–2 years in the hospital's 2026 international programme.
Source reviewed 7 Nov 2026
Intake not confirmedIBRA Cranio-Maxillofacial and Reconstructive Training
University Hospital of Amiens — Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery
Amiens · France
The Department of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery at Amiens University Hospital covers microsurgical reconstruction, facial trauma, cleft lip and palate, skin tumours, orthognathic surgery and aesthetic surgery, with research in 3D imaging, robotics and computer-assisted surgery. IBRA lists 1-3 month clinical residencies and a one-year scientific fellowship led by Profs Testelin and Devauchelle.
Fellowship Director (IBRA listing); Chef de service (CHU page)Prof. Sylvie TestelinCraniofacialMicrosurgeryHead & neck reconstruction
- Pathway
- Hybrid clinical and research
- Duration
- 1–3-month clinical visits or a 1-year research-focused fellowship.
Source reviewed 7 Nov 2026
Upcoming cycleCraniofacial Fellowship
Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Melbourne · Australia
The Royal Children's Hospital Craniofacial Fellowship is a 12-month clinical position oriented primarily towards cranio-maxillofacial surgery. The department averages approximately 40-50 transcranial cases and about 60 new cleft cases per year, and applicants must be qualified plastic surgeons.
Named in official programme listingJonathan BurgeCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 12 months, commencing July 2028 for the next published cycle
Source reviewed 7 Nov 2026
Intake not confirmedCraniofacial Surgery Fellowship
McGill University — Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
Montréal, Québec · Canada
A one-year craniofacial fellowship (with a possible second year) and one position, covering pediatric congenital craniofacial surgery (cleft, craniosynostosis, syndromes, distraction), adult craniofacial trauma and oncologic reconstruction, and adult facial aesthetic surgery as time permits. Training sites include Montreal General, Montreal Children's and Shriners Hospital for Children Montreal.
Craniofacial Fellowship Co-DirectorLucie Lessard, MD, FRCSC, FACSCraniofacialCleftAesthetic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year, with possibility of a second year
Source reviewed 7 Nov 2026
Intake not confirmedCleft and Craniofacial Surgical Fellowship
Meenakshi Cleft and Craniofacial Centre / Meenakshi Ammal Dental College
Chennai · India
A one-year surgical fellowship in cleft and craniofacial surgery at the Meenakshi Cleft and Craniofacial Centre in Chennai, with two surgical places a year. The page also lists a separate cleft orthodontic fellowship (one place a year).
Cleft and craniofacial surgical teamR. Manikandhan, MDS, FDSRCS, FFDRCSCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- One academic year; extension up to three years may be agreed by the centre and CCI
Source reviewed 7 Nov 2026
Intake not confirmedPediatric Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship
Phoenix Children's Hospital
Phoenix, Arizona · United States
A 12-month fellowship accepting one trainee per year and endorsed by the American Society of Craniofacial Surgeons. It teaches a family-centred, multidisciplinary approach to cleft lip and palate, craniofacial anomalies, hemangiomas and vascular malformations, microvascular surgery, and congenital and traumatic hand conditions.
Fellowship leadershipDavinder J. Singh, MDCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 12 months
Source reviewed 6 Nov 2026
Deadline passedCleft & Craniofacial Clinical Instructorship
Stanford Medicine
Stanford, California · United States
Clinical Instructors are central to Stanford's pediatric craniofacial clinics and cover the full range of craniofacial procedures under experienced faculty, regularly interacting with patients and families. One position is offered for 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2028, with applications through ASCFS and SF Match (program ID 3665).
Craniofacial Fellowship Program DirectorH. Peter Lorenz, MDCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 12 months
Source reviewed 6 Nov 2026
Intake not confirmedCraniofacial Surgery Fellowship
Yale School of Medicine / Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven, Connecticut · United States
Multi-disciplinary one-year, non-ACGME accredited craniofacial surgery fellowship at Yale, covering the full acumen for a career in facial plastic and craniofacial surgery. One position is offered to applicants who have completed plastic surgery residency; applicants register for the SF Match and apply through the ASCFS online application system.
Fellowship DirectorMichael Alperovich, MD, MSc, FACSCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 12 months
Source reviewed 6 Nov 2026
Intake not confirmedCraniofacial Surgery Fellowship
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Miami, Florida · United States
The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery offers a one-year, ACGME-accredited fellowship in craniofacial surgery, providing broad exposure to the various areas of craniofacial surgery. Fellows also work in aesthetic surgery of the face and neck, and the programme emphasises research, with fellows expected to publish and present at national meetings.
Craniofacial fellowship leadershipJordan P. Steinberg, MD, PhDCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year
Source reviewed 6 Nov 2026
Intake not confirmedCraniofacial Surgery Fellowship
Indiana University School of Medicine / Riley Hospital for Children
Indianapolis, Indiana · United States
Indiana's programme holds preliminary ASCFS accreditation and combines pediatric congenital reconstruction with adult trauma, facial feminization and peripheral-nerve work.
Fellowship facultyKatelyn G. Makar, MDCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- Confirm the current appointment term
Source reviewed 6 Nov 2026
Intake not confirmedPediatric & Adult Craniofacial Fellowship
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee · United States
The Vanderbilt Department of Plastic Surgery offers a comprehensive Craniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery Fellowship, accredited by the American Society of Craniofacial Surgeons (not ACGME-accredited) and covering seven training areas including cleft, adult reconstruction and research.
Fellowship facultyMichael Golinko, MD, FACS, FAAPCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year
Source reviewed 6 Nov 2026
Intake not confirmedVisiting Fellowship in Facial and Cranial Anomalies
University of Basel / University Hospital Basel / University Children's Hospital Basel
Basel · Switzerland
The group states it is happy to welcome colleagues as visiting fellows in facial and cranial anomalies surgery; past visitors have joined as fellow surgeons or research fellows on funded projects. Short-term research visitors are pointed to current job openings and to AO CMF and IAOMS fellowships for support.
Named in official programme listingAndreas A. MuellerCraniofacialCleft
- Pathway
- Hybrid clinical and research
- Duration
- Individual arrangement; no standard term published
Source reviewed 6 Nov 2026
Deadline passedAdvanced Craniomaxillofacial Surgery Fellowship
Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre / UFRGS
Porto Alegre · Brazil
Advanced Craniomaxillofacial Surgery is offered by the HCPA Plastic Surgery Service within the PICCAP fellowship call, with activities carried out at the hospital under direct supervision of its care teams. The 2026 call lists one place, 12 months, 2,280 hours, a 2 March 2026 start and BRL 630 monthly tuition.
Head of hosting Plastic Surgery serviceMarcus Vinicius Martins CollaresCraniofacial
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 12 months; 2,280 hours in the 2026 PICCAP call
Source reviewed 6 Nov 2026
Deadline passedPaediatric Craniomaxillofacial Surgery Fellowship
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) / University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario · Canada
A one-year SickKids fellowship in complex craniofacial surgery, cleft care and orthognathic surgery with over 600 new craniofacial consultations a year.
Fellowship Supervisor / Medical DirectorChristopher R. Forrest, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS, FAAPCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year, 1 July – 30 June
Source reviewed 6 Nov 2026
Intake not confirmedAO CMF Fellowship — Stomatology and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital Roosevelt
Hospital Roosevelt / AO Foundation
Guatemala City · Guatemala
An AO CMF host-centre placement in Hospital Roosevelt's stomatology and maxillofacial surgery department, which AO lists at 377 surgical cases a year. This is a maxillofacial department, not a plastic surgery service.
Surgeon in charge of fellows (AO listing)Jaime MattaCraniofacial
- Pathway
- Short-term training
- Duration
- Placement length set through AO Fellowships
Source reviewed 6 Nov 2026
Intake not confirmedReconstructive Fellowship (Craniofacial)
University of Tennessee Health Science Center — Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Memphis, Tennessee · United States
A one-year reconstructive fellowship in the UTHSC plastic surgery division covering congenital and acquired craniofacial deformities, with clinical work at Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Fellowships Program DirectorDevra BeckerCraniofacialPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year
Source reviewed 6 Nov 2026
Intake not confirmedAO CMF Host-Centre Placement — Plastic, Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery
Duke University Medical Center — Division of Plastic, Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery
Durham, North Carolina · United States
An AO CMF fellowship host centre in the Duke division of plastic, maxillofacial and oral surgery, listed with about 625 surgical cases a year and no scrub-in for visiting fellows. The AO host listing is the only page reviewed.
Craniofacial
- Pathway
- Observership
- Duration
- Placement length is not stated on the host-centre sheet
Source reviewed 3 Nov 2026
Intake not confirmedEACMFS Joint Clinical/Academic Fellowship — Charles Wolfson Centre for Reconstructive Surgery
European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery (EACMFS) with The Charles Wolfson Centre for Reconstructive Surgery, Royal Free and UCLH Hospitals
London · United Kingdom
A joint clinical/academic fellowship offered by the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery together with The Charles Wolfson Centre for Reconstructive Surgery at the Royal Free and UCLH Hospitals in London.
CraniofacialHead & neck reconstruction
- Pathway
- Hybrid clinical and research
- Duration
- Not stated on the cited programme page
Source reviewed 3 Nov 2026
Intake not confirmedClinical Fellowship Training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Singapore General Hospital
Singapore · Singapore
Clinical fellowship attachment in the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Singapore General Hospital, described as the biggest plastic surgery department in Singapore. It covers reconstructive microsurgery, craniofacial surgery, burns and aesthetic surgery over 6 to 12 months, with up to two fellows at a time.
Head of Department, Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery (supervising department of the clinical fellowship)Ong Yee SiangMicrosurgeryBurn surgeryCraniofacial
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 6–12 months
Source reviewed 2 Nov 2026
Intake not confirmedNeuroplastic 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.
Fellowship leadership (as listed)Chad R. GordonCraniofacialNeuroplastic reconstructionComplex reconstruction
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year
Source reviewed 1 Nov 2026
Intake not confirmedAdult Reconstructive Craniomaxillofacial Fellowship
Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts · United States
A 12-month fellowship offering a high volume of experience in all areas of reconstructive and aesthetic craniomaxillofacial surgery. It emphasises primary and secondary post-traumatic reconstruction as well as aesthetic facial skeletal contouring.
Named in official programme listingBranko BojovicCraniofacialFacial plastic surgeryAesthetic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 12 months
Source reviewed 31 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCraniofacial Plastic Surgery Fellowship
Cleveland Clinic / Akron Children's Hospital
Cleveland, Ohio · United States
This is a one-year fellowship designed to provide an in-depth experience in craniofacial plastic surgery. The year is spent alternating time between Cleveland Clinic and Akron Children's Hospital. Applications go through the SF Match (sfmatch.org).
Program Director, Cleveland ClinicFrank Papay, MDCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year
Source reviewed 31 Oct 2026
Upcoming cycleEURAPS Visiting Scholarship — Necker Craniofacial Surgery
Hôpital Necker–Enfants Malades / EURAPS
Paris · France
Necker is a listed host, not a guaranteed or independently funded position.
Named in official programme listingEric ArnaudCraniofacial
- Pathway
- Travelling fellowship
- Duration
- 1 or 3 months
Source reviewed 31 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedInternational Visiting Scholars (IViS) Program — Plastic Surgery
Asan Medical Center — Department of Plastic Surgery
Seoul · South Korea
Asan's hospital-wide IViS route for overseas physicians. The IViS page does not list departments; the hospital newsroom reports international clinical fellows training in plastic surgery under Professors Joon Pio Hong and Jong-Woo Choi.
MicrosurgeryLymphatic surgeryCraniofacial
- Pathway
- Short-term training
- Duration
- Up to 1 year; extensions require department approval
Source reviewed 31 Oct 2026
Deadline passedResidência Médica em Cirurgia Crânio-Maxilo-Facial
Faculdade de Medicina de Bauru da Universidade de São Paulo (FMBRU-USP)
Bauru · Brazil
A one-year craniomaxillofacial surgery residency at the USP Bauru medical school, open to doctors who have completed residency in plastic surgery, otorhinolaryngology or head and neck surgery.
Deputy programme coordinator (Vice-Coordenador)Cristiano TonelloCraniofacialCleft
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year (additional-year / ano adicional residency)
Source reviewed 31 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCLEFT Bridging the Gap Fellowship (cleft and craniofacial surgery)
CLEFT (UK charity) with Kirtipur Hospital
Kathmandu · Nepal
A one-year fellowship set up by CLEFT under a memorandum of understanding with Kirtipur Hospital in Kathmandu to train a long-term cleft and craniofacial surgeon for Nepal. The CLEFT announcement was published on 24 February 2025 and updated on 23 July 2025.
Head of cleft surgery at the Nepal Burns & Cleft Centre, Kirtipur Hospital (clinical service appointment)Pramila ShakyaCraniofacialCleft
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year
Source reviewed 31 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedObservational Immersion for Plastic Surgeons (Oficinas Observacionais para Cirurgiões Plásticos)
Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (HCFMUSP) — HCX FMUSP
São Paulo · Brazil
Observation-based immersion in plastic surgery run through the HCX teaching arm of the Hospital das Clínicas, University of São Paulo. The visiting doctor chooses one of 11 practice areas (including burns, complex wounds, skin tumours, craniomaxillofacial, orbito-eyelid, paediatric plastics and vascular malformations, microsurgery and facial paralysis, breast reconstruction, cosmiatry, rhinoplasty and gender dysphoria surgery) and follows the service. Hosted by the plastic surgery services of a general university hospital complex.
Burn surgeryWound reconstructionSkin cancer & Mohs reconstruction
- Pathway
- Observership
- Duration
- The overview describes a minimum of one month, but the same page advertises one-week, two-week and one-month options for some subspecialties. Confirm the length of your selected module.
Source reviewed 31 Oct 2026
Upcoming cycleSamsung Medical Center Observership — Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Samsung Medical Center — Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Seoul · South Korea
A hospital-wide observership scheme at Samsung Medical Center that lists Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery among the departments accepting observers. The scheme is not specific to one subspecialty; the department's own doctor listing shows clinical interests in breast reconstruction, microsurgical reconstruction, skin cancer and craniofacial conditions (craniosynostosis, cleft lip and palate), so focus tags reflect the department rather than a defined observer curriculum.
Breast reconstructionMicrosurgeryCraniofacial
- Pathway
- Observership
- Duration
- Typically one month, up to a maximum of 88 days
Source reviewed 31 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedInternational Observership Programme — Plastic Surgery, Craniofacial and Cleft
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
London · United Kingdom
A children's hospital observership programme that lists Plastic Surgery, Craniofacial and Cleft Lip and Palate among the specialties considering observers. The learning plan is agreed with the specialty team after the application is reviewed.
Paediatric plastic surgeryCraniofacialCleft
- Pathway
- Observership
- Duration
- One to 12 weeks
Source reviewed 31 Oct 2026
Upcoming cycleIAOMS Foundation 12-Month Fellowship in Cleft Lip, Palate & Craniofacial Surgery (India)
IAOMS Foundation — GSR Institute of Facial Plastic Surgery and Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital
Hyderabad and Bangalore · India
A year-long fellowship run by the IAOMS Foundation for early- to mid-career oral and maxillofacial surgeons, hosted at the GSR Institute of Facial Plastic Surgery in Hyderabad or Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital in Bangalore. The host specialty is oral and maxillofacial surgery; the committee decides each fellow's site.
CraniofacialCleft
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 12 months
Source reviewed 31 Oct 2026
Upcoming cycleEpworth / Monash Health Oral & Cranio Maxillofacial Fellowship
Epworth Richmond Hospital / Monash Health Children's Hospital
Melbourne, Victoria · Australia
An oral and maxillofacial surgery fellowship advertised through the ANZAOMS fellowships listing, covering paediatric OMS and secondary cleft surgery with the Monash Health Children's cleft and craniofacial team, and orthognathic surgery. The ANZAOMS listing is the only page reviewed; no separate hospital page was opened.
CraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- Starts February 2027; 6 or 12 months available
Source reviewed 31 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedFellowship in Advanced Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery (FACS)
University of Malaya — Faculty of Dentistry (OCReS Group) / University of Malaya Medical Centre Craniofacial Clinic
Kuala Lumpur · Malaysia
A 12–18 month clinical attachment in craniomaxillofacial surgery placed at the Combined Craniofacial Clinic of University of Malaya Medical Centre, described as the only multi-disciplinary centre in Malaysia providing comprehensive care for craniofacial conditions, open to certified plastic surgeons as well as oral and maxillofacial surgeons and neurosurgeons.
Craniofacial
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 12 - 18 months
Source reviewed 31 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedJichi Medical University Hospital — Plastic Surgery Observership
Jichi Medical University Hospital
Shimotsuke, Tochigi · Japan
Jichi’s clinical fellowship is mainly observational, covering fat grafting, breast and craniomaxillofacial reconstruction, paediatric plastic surgery, head and neck microsurgery and lymphoedema. Its JSPRS factsheet says clinical training may be available for stays longer than one year; this is conditional and does not establish operative access for a short observer visit.
Fellowship supervisor (as listed)Kotaro YoshimuraMicrosurgeryCraniofacialBreast reconstruction
- Pathway
- Observership
- Duration
- Negotiable; observation is the primary clinical route
Source reviewed 30 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedChiba University Hospital — Advanced Plastic Surgery Training
Chiba University Hospital
Chiba · Japan
Chiba’s plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery placement combines weekday ward rounds and outpatient activity with scheduled case discussions and operating lists. The JSPRS factsheet describes one-month to one-year placements in craniomaxillofacial, breast, cleft, aesthetic and laser work, while separately listing a doctoral option.
Professor; Supervisor / Director (JSPRS listing)Nobuyuki MitsukawaCraniofacialBreast reconstructionAesthetic surgery
- Pathway
- Hybrid clinical and research
- Duration
- 1–12 months
Source reviewed 30 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedTokai University School of Medicine — Plastic Surgery Observership
Tokai University School of Medicine
Isehara, Kanagawa · Japan
Tokai’s one-to-three-month placement is explicitly observation only in the JSPRS factsheet. It lists craniofacial, breast, cleft, head and neck and laser work, with English as the programme language. The host requests applications three months before the intended start; the undated listing does not confirm a vacancy.
Supervisor / Director (JSPRS listing)Tadashi AkamatsuCraniofacialBreast reconstructionCleft
- Pathway
- Observership
- Duration
- 1–3 months
Source reviewed 30 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedJuntendo University — Advanced Plastic Surgery Training
Juntendo University
Tokyo · Japan
Juntendo’s advanced clinical track is described as on-the-job training in patient diagnosis and treatment. Its JSPRS factsheet separates this three-month to two-year route from the short observership and lists breast, craniofacial, hand, microsurgical, skin-cancer, wound-healing and regenerative work. Clinical participation requires the applicable Japanese permissions.
Fellowship supervisor (as listed)Hiroshi MizunoMicrosurgeryHandBreast reconstruction
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 3 months–2 years
Source reviewed 30 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedKyorin University — Plastic Surgery Observership
Kyorin University
Mitaka, Tokyo · Japan
Kyorin’s current JSPRS factsheet describes observing outpatient clinics, ward rounds and surgery for one to twelve weeks. The department lists breast, craniofacial, hand, head and neck, microsurgery, skin cancer and wound-healing exposure. It is distinct from the three-month to one-year advanced training option, whose permissions require separate confirmation.
Supervisor / Director (JSPRS fellowship listing); Professor and Department HeadMine Ozaki, MD, PhDBreast reconstructionCraniofacialHand
- Pathway
- Observership
- Duration
- 1–12 weeks
Source reviewed 30 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedKyorin University — Advanced Plastic Surgery Training
Kyorin University
Mitaka, Tokyo · Japan
Kyorin’s current JSPRS factsheet lists a three-month to one-year advanced clinical training option alongside its separate short observership. The course description itself mentions observing clinics, ward rounds and surgery rather than defining operating privileges. Breast, craniofacial, hand, head and neck, microsurgery, skin cancer and wound healing are listed; confirm the actual clinical role directly.
Supervisor / Director (JSPRS fellowship listing); Professor and Department HeadMine Ozaki, MD, PhDBreast reconstructionCraniofacialHand
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 3–12 months
Source reviewed 30 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedThe Jikei University School of Medicine — Plastic Surgery Observership
The Jikei University School of Medicine
Tokyo · Japan
Jikei’s Clinical Observership Program covers outpatient clinics, ward rounds and surgery for up to six months, depending on visa status. The JSPRS factsheet lists craniomaxillofacial, head and neck, hand and breast reconstruction. It is separate from advanced hands-on clinical training and the four-year doctoral research course.
Supervisor / Director (JSPRS listing); Chief Professor (department page)Takeshi Miyawaki, MD, PhDCraniofacialHead & neck reconstructionHand
- Pathway
- Observership
- Duration
- Up to six months; visa-dependent
Source reviewed 30 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedThe Jikei University School of Medicine — Advanced Plastic Surgery Training
The Jikei University School of Medicine
Tokyo · Japan
Jikei’s advanced clinical track offers practical diagnosis-and-treatment training for three months to two years, depending on visa status. The JSPRS factsheet separates this route from its short observership and doctoral research course. Listed areas include craniomaxillofacial, head and neck, hand and breast reconstruction; applicants need at least three years’ post-licensure clinical experience.
Supervisor / Director (JSPRS listing); Chief Professor (department page)Takeshi Miyawaki, MD, PhDCraniofacialHead & neck reconstructionHand
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 3 months–2 years; visa-dependent
Source reviewed 30 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedIwate Medical University Hospital — Plastic Surgery Observership
Iwate Medical University Hospital
Yahaba, Iwate · Japan
Iwate’s JSPRS factsheet distinguishes short observation from negotiable six-to-twenty-four-month clinical training. Activity may include observing surgery, first assisting, outpatient work and conferences. Hands-on surgery specifically requires Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approval as a foreign clinical trainee; the listing does not itself provide that approval.
Fellowship supervisor (as listed)Minoru SakurabaBreast reconstructionCleftCraniofacial
- Pathway
- Observership
- Duration
- 1–12 months, negotiable
Source reviewed 30 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedAichi Cancer Center — Advanced Plastic Surgery Training
Aichi Cancer Center
Nagoya, Aichi · Japan
Aichi Cancer Center’s JSPRS factsheet describes negotiable one-to-twenty-four-month reconstructive placements involving observation, surgical assisting, outpatient clinics and conferences. Listed interests are craniomaxillofacial, head and neck and microsurgery. The historical factsheet’s staff names do not override separately recorded current leadership evidence.
Supervisor / Director in the JSPRS fellowship listing (current appointment requires confirmation)Keisuke TakanariCraniofacialHead & neck reconstructionMicrosurgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1–24 months, negotiable
Source reviewed 30 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCraniofacial Surgery Fellowship
Princess Sirindhorn Craniofacial Center / King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
Bangkok · Thailand
The Princess Sirindhorn Craniofacial Center offers a one-year multidisciplinary craniofacial fellowship at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. The official page describes participation throughout treatment, surgery and procedures rather than observation alone, alongside journal clubs and craniofacial conferences. Board-certified plastic or oral and maxillofacial surgeons may apply; the usual July-to-June schedule can be adjusted.
Head; Craniofacial surgeon (multidisciplinary team on the fellowship application form)Charan MahatumartCraniofacialCleft
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year, typically 1 July – 30 June (start date can be flexible)
Source reviewed 30 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedPaediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship
Queensland Children's Hospital
Brisbane, Queensland · Australia
Queensland Children’s Hospital’s ASPS-listed fellowship is a twelve-month paediatric plastic and reconstructive placement with February or August starts. It covers cleft, craniofacial and hand work, general plastic-surgery on-call duties and a research project. The listing gives a recurring 1 June application deadline without naming a cycle year.
Director of Plastic, Reconstructive and Oro-maxillofacial Surgery at Queensland Children’s Hospital; named fellowship clinical contactYun PhuaCraniofacialCleftHand
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 12 months
Source reviewed 30 Oct 2026
Deadline passedPosgrado de Alta Especialidad: Cirugía Cráneo Facial (Craniofacial Surgery)
Hospital General Dr. Manuel Gea González (UNAM-endorsed postgraduate course)
Mexico City · Mexico
One-year postgraduate high-specialty course in craniofacial surgery at a federal teaching hospital in Mexico City, endorsed by UNAM and newly listed in the 2027-2028 call. The hospital's plastic and reconstructive surgery service lists a Cranio-Facial Clinic; the call itself does not name the host department or the prerequisite specialty, so confirm both with the programme.
Craniofacial
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year
Source reviewed 29 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCraniofacial Trauma & Facial Aesthetics Fellowship
Western University — Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
London, Ontario · Canada
A one-year post-residency fellowship in the Western University plastic surgery division that combines complex craniofacial trauma reconstruction with advanced facial aesthetic surgery. The department page gives a short description only, with no eligibility or dates.
CraniofacialFacial plastic surgeryAesthetic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year, post-residency
Source reviewed 29 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCleft and Craniofacial Fellowship
University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry — Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma · United States
A one-year cleft lip and palate and craniofacial fellowship run by the oral and maxillofacial surgery department (OMS host specialty), established in 2008. Fellows work with the J.W. Keys Cleft and Craniofacial Clinic and a monthly Tulsa cleft clinic and complete a publishable research project.
CraniofacialCleft
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year
Source reviewed 29 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedAO 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 confirmedAO 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 confirmedAO CMF Host-Centre Placement — Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery
University Hospital LMU Munich — Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Facial Plastic Surgery
Munich · Germany
An AO CMF fellowship host centre in the LMU Munich oral and maxillofacial and facial plastic surgery department (OMFS host specialty), listed with 24 beds and about 2,600 surgical cases a year. The AO host listing is the only page reviewed.
CraniofacialFacial plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Short-term training
- Duration
- Placement length is not stated on the host-centre sheet
Source reviewed 29 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCraniofacial Surgery Fellowship
University of Colorado Anschutz / Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, Colorado · United States
An instructor-level fellowship covering congenital and acquired craniofacial conditions, operative planning, longitudinal care and teaching. The ASCFS register lists preliminary accreditation.
Co-director, Craniofacial Surgery Program at Children’s Hospital Colorado; associated host craniofacial faculty. The official fellowship page does not name an individual fellowship director.Brooke FrenchCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- One year; the fellow is appointed as an instructor fellow
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Deadline passedAdult and Pediatric Craniofacial Fellowship
International Craniofacial Institute / Medical City Dallas
Dallas, Texas · United States
A Dallas practice-based fellowship covering lifelong cleft care and primary or secondary craniofacial reconstruction. ASCFS lists a non-accredited designation; the institution's dated offer requires current-cycle confirmation.
Named fellowship physician contact (dated 2023 recruitment page)Huay-Zong LawCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year; the reviewed page advertises an August 1, 2023 start — confirm the current intake year
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery Visiting Fellowship
Seoul National University Hospital
Seoul · South Korea
Departmental visiting training across reconstructive subspecialties, with conferences, rounds and research discussions. The brochure predates this audit and current terms require confirmation.
Named programme or training-centre contactKim Sang WhaCraniofacialBreast reconstructionHand
- Pathway
- Short-term training
- Duration
- Short route: 2–4 weeks; long route: 6–12 months
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Upcoming cycleCraniofacial Fellowship
University of British Columbia — Division of Plastic Surgery
Vancouver, British Columbia · Canada
A UBC Division of Plastic Surgery craniofacial fellowship offered with Stryker Canada: one position of 6 or 12 months, based at UBC with training at multiple hospitals. The focus is craniofacial trauma and post-traumatic deformities, plus elective adult reconstruction including cleft lip and palate and rhinoplasty. Applicants whose training was not in English must pass the TOEFL before applying.
Craniofacial Fellowship DirectorKevin L. Bush, MD, FRCSCCraniofacialFacial plastic surgeryRhinoplasty
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 6 or 12 months
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Deadline passedAdult Craniofacial Fellowship
University of Toronto — Division of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery / Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto, Ontario · Canada
A one-year adult craniofacial fellowship at Sunnybrook covering the full spectrum of care for adult patients with facial deformities. Fellows complete at least one clinical or basic science research project.
Fellowship SupervisorOleh M. Antonyshyn, MD, FRCSCCraniofacialAesthetic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedPaediatric and Craniofacial Research Fellowship
AdventHealth for Children
Orlando, Florida · United States
A funded one- to two-year research opportunity in the ASCFS craniofacial research directory, mentored by Joseph Lopez. The directory gives a mentor and contact, without a project-specific recruitment cycle or clinical privileges.
Research mentor (ASCFS listing)Joseph Lopez, MD, MBACraniofacialPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Research fellowship
- Duration
- 1–2 years
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedBradley Surgical Research Scholar — Craniofacial and Transgender Medicine
Northwell Health / Lenox Hill Hospital
New York, New York · United States
A protected research-year scholarship under James Bradley, focused on craniofacial surgery and transgender medicine, with research writing, IRB work and surgical observation. The recruitment advert excludes international students.
Research mentorJames BradleyCraniofacialGender-affirming reconstruction
- Pathway
- Research fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCraniofacial Research Fellowship — Bassiri Gharb Track
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio · United States
An ASCFS-listed research track with Bahar Bassiri Gharb. Funding differs between its one- and two-year options; no operative participation is established by this research-directory entry.
Research mentor (ASCFS listing)Bahar Bassiri Gharb, MDCraniofacial
- Pathway
- Research fellowship
- Duration
- 1–2 years
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Upcoming cyclePlastic and Craniofacial Surgery Research Fellowship
University of Southern California / Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California · United States
USC’s CHLA-based research fellowship covers craniofacial, microsurgical, hand, burn and paediatric plastic surgery projects, including prospective early-cleft-repair studies. Medical-student applicants must be in a US MD or DO programme; general surgery residents may also apply.
Director of Research; fellowship leadJeffrey HammoudehCraniofacialCleftMicrosurgery
- Pathway
- Research fellowship
- Duration
- 10–12 months
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedHagey Laboratory Research Fellowship
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, California · United States
An unfunded protected research placement in Stanford’s Hagey Laboratory, listed by ASCFS with Michael Longaker and Derrick Wan. Grant-application support is listed, but is not a promise of an award or salary.
Research mentor (ASCFS listing)Michael LongakerWound reconstructionCraniofacial
- Pathway
- Research fellowship
- Duration
- 1–2 years
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedPaediatric Craniofacial Research Fellowship — Ching Track
Baylor College of Medicine / Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, Texas · United States
A one- to two-year unfunded research opportunity listed by ASCFS with Jessica Ching. The source gives mentor and administrative contact details; current project assignments, qualifications and intake dates require host confirmation.
Research mentor (ASCFS listing)Jessica ChingCraniofacialPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Research fellowship
- Duration
- 1–2 years
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCraniofacial Research Fellowships — Two Listed Tracks
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas · United States
ASCFS lists two distinct one-year research tracks at UT Southwestern: one with Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy and another with James Seaward and Alex Kane. This single overview retains the two-track distinction without manufacturing separate application cycles.
Research mentor — track 1Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy, MDCraniofacial
- Pathway
- Research fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year per track
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCraniofacial Research Fellowship
Oregon Health & Science University / Doernbecher Children's Hospital
Portland, Oregon · United States
A one-year research opportunity in the ASCFS craniofacial research directory, mentored by Erik Wolfswinkel. Funding is explicitly dependent on application year, so a funded place is not assumed.
Research mentor (ASCFS listing)Erik Wolfswinkel, MDCraniofacialPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Research fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Upcoming cycleCraniomaxillofacial Research Fellowship
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee · United States
A protected research fellowship with a craniomaxillofacial focus, combining clinical and basic-science studies, protocol development and grant-writing mentorship. ASCFS names dedicated mentors and gives a 2027 start and application deadline.
Dedicated research mentorMichael Golinko, MD, FACS, FAAPCraniofacialPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Research fellowship
- Duration
- 1–2 years; two years preferred
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCleft and Craniofacial Outcomes Research Fellowship
Emory University / Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia · United States
A clinical research fellowship with a translational focus on cleft and craniofacial outcomes. ASCFS also lists potential breast, hand and microsurgery projects and clinical exposure with CHOA and Emory faculty, without establishing operative privileges.
Research mentor (ASCFS listing)Colin M. BradyCleftCraniofacial
- Pathway
- Research fellowship
- Duration
- 1–2 years
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedReconstructive Surgery Research Fellowship
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, District of Columbia · United States
A medical-student research fellowship covering craniofacial surgery, diabetic limb salvage, microsurgery, breast reconstruction and gender-affirming surgery. Research responsibilities include study design, analysis, manuscripts and academic presentations.
Research mentor (ASCFS listing)Karen K. EvansCraniofacialMicrosurgeryBreast reconstruction
- Pathway
- Research fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year; 2–3 positions listed
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedReconstructive 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.
Research mentor (ASCFS listing)Michael KlebucCleftCraniofacialComplex reconstruction
- Pathway
- Research fellowship
- Duration
- 1–4 years
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCraniofacial Outcomes Research Fellowship
UC San Diego / Rady Children's Health
San Diego, California · United States
A research year studying cleft and craniofacial outcomes, including quality of life and functional outcomes. Fellows work with Amanda Gosman and Benjamin Massenburg on study design, analysis, writing and presentations in a multidisciplinary craniofacial team.
Research mentorBenjamin B. MassenburgCleftCraniofacial
- Pathway
- Research fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Upcoming cyclePaediatric Plastic Surgery Research Internship
Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital / Michigan State University
Grand Rapids, Michigan · United States
A one-year funded research internship in the ASCFS craniofacial research directory. The current listing requests a cover letter, CV and two references and names John Girotto as its paediatric plastic-surgery contact.
Research mentor; Section Chief, Pediatric Plastic SurgeryJohn A. GirottoPaediatric plastic surgeryCraniofacial
- Pathway
- Research fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Upcoming cycleTranslational and Clinical Plastic Surgery Research Fellowship
NYU Grossman School of Medicine
New York, New York · United States
A two-year research programme spanning craniofacial biology, tissue scaffolds, transplantation, wound healing, breast reconstruction, hand surgery and microsurgery. It has a different duration and director from the one-year Flores track listed by ASCFS.
Research Fellowship DirectorDaniel J. CeradiniCraniofacialCleftMicrosurgery
- Pathway
- Research fellowship
- Duration
- 2 years
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedClinical Research Fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois · United States
A protected clinical research assignment covering craniofacial, breast and lymphoedema reconstruction, microsurgery, hand and peripheral nerve surgery, trauma and burns. It includes research supervision, conferences and a living-expense stipend.
CraniofacialBreast reconstructionLymphatic surgery
- Pathway
- Research fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year; anticipated autumn-to-summer assignment, with flexibility
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedClinical Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Research Fellowship
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah · United States
A salaried research year working with the plastic surgery division on clinical manuscripts, with optional basic and translational work. The division’s project page includes craniofacial reconstruction, breast and free-flap outcomes, peripheral nerves and gender-affirming surgery.
Programme Director on the university fellowship pageAlvin KwokCraniofacialMicrosurgeryBreast reconstruction
- Pathway
- Research fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year, July–June
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedPaediatric Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship
Université de Montréal — Division of Plastic Surgery
Montréal, Québec · Canada
Clinical fellowship based at CHU Sainte-Justine, with cleft, cranio-orbital, maxillofacial, congenital hand, paediatric burn and ear-malformation teams. The host admission document also describes facial-skeleton microsurgery and participation in the vascularised composite allotransplantation team.
Paediatric and Craniofacial Fellowship DirectorDaniel Borsuk, MD, MBA, FRCSC, FACSCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 12 months
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedGreat Ormond Street Hospital Craniofacial Fellow
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
London · United Kingdom
A craniofacial fellow post at Great Ormond Street Hospital listed by PLASTA.
Listed fellowship lead (PLASTA directory)Juling OngCraniofacialPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 7-12 months
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedChelmsford Head & Neck Reconstruction, Facial Palsy and Adult Craniofacial Surgery
Broomfield Hospital (Chelmsford, as listed by PLASTA)
Chelmsford · United Kingdom
A fellowship in head and neck reconstruction, facial palsy and adult craniofacial surgery in Chelmsford, listed by PLASTA.
Listed fellowship lead (PLASTA directory)Kallirroi TzafettaHead & neck reconstructionCraniofacial
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 6-12 months
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedOxford craniofacial fellow
Oxford University Hospitals
Oxford · United Kingdom
A craniofacial and cleft fellow post in Oxford listed by PLASTA.
Listed fellowship lead (PLASTA directory)David JohnsonCraniofacialCleft
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 6-12 months
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedMaxillofacial and Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship
Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville — Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Jacksonville, Florida · United States
A 12-month paediatric maxillofacial and craniofacial fellowship based in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville, with transcranial craniofacial surgery, craniomaxillofacial trauma and a twice-monthly cleft and craniofacial clinic.
Program Director, Pediatric Craniofacial FellowshipBarry SteinbergCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 12 months (1 July to 30 June)
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedPlastic Surgery Observer Program
NYU Langone Health — Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery
New York, New York · United States
A department observer programme for physicians from around the world, who attend clinical sessions, lectures and conferences and observe surgeons in the operating room. The page lists microsurgery, breast reconstruction, aesthetic, craniofacial, wound care and hand surgery as areas of exposure.
Department chair; reviews and approves observer visitsEduardo D. RodriguezMicrosurgeryBreast reconstructionAesthetic surgery
- Pathway
- Observership
- Duration
- Up to one month (institutional limit)
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedPlastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Observership
Chiba University Hospital
Chiba · Japan
Chiba University Hospital's plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery department is listed by JSPRS as accepting observers alongside clinical and research trainees, with craniomaxillofacial surgery, breast reconstruction, aesthetics, lasers and cleft lip and palate as subspecialties. The factsheet describes a weekly schedule of rounds, conferences, operating days and outpatient clinics.
Professor; observership supervisorNobuyuki MitsukawaCraniofacialCleftBreast reconstruction
- Pathway
- Observership
- Duration
- One month to one year (shared with the clinical and research course)
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery Observership
Aichi Cancer Center
Nagoya · Japan
The Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Aichi Cancer Center is listed by JSPRS as accepting observers and clinical fellows in craniomaxillofacial, head and neck and microsurgical reconstruction. The factsheet states a flexible one to 24 month period.
Observership supervisor listed by JSPRSKeisuke TakanariCraniofacialHead & neck reconstructionMicrosurgery
- Pathway
- Observership
- Duration
- 1 to 24 months, negotiable
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Upcoming cycleEURAPS Residents Scholarship Host — Department of Plastic Surgery, Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Sahlgrenska University Hospital — Department of Plastic Surgery
Gothenburg · Sweden
Sahlgrenska University Hospital's Department of Plastic Surgery in Gothenburg is listed in the EURAPS Institutions directory as a host for the EURAPS Residents Scholarship, a one- or three-month funded visit to a European plastic surgery department; the university lists craniofacial surgery, cleft lip and palate, breast reconstruction and gender affirmation surgery among its profile areas.
CraniofacialBreast reconstructionGender-affirming reconstruction
- Pathway
- Travelling fellowship
- Duration
- One or three months (EURAPS Residents Scholarship)
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedAlder Hey Children's Craniofacial Fellowship
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust — Craniofacial Unit
Liverpool · United Kingdom
A 12-month structured fellowship allowing the individual to become familiar with all aspects of paediatric craniofacial surgery at one of the highest volume craniofacial centres in the world, recognised by the Royal College of Surgeons and the Surgical Advisory Committee of UK.
CraniofacialPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year (12-month fellowship)
Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCraniofacial Research Fellowship — Flores Track
NYU Grossman School of Medicine
New York, New York · United States
A one-year unfunded research track listed by ASCFS with Roberto Flores. It is distinct from NYU’s two-year Ceradini-led translational and clinical research fellowship; project scope and current placement require confirmation.
Research mentor (ASCFS listing)Roberto L. Flores, MDCraniofacialCleft
- Pathway
- Research fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year
Source reviewed 23 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCraniomaxillofacial 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.
Fellowship director (IBRA host listing)Jose Roberto Piteri FilhoCraniofacialComplex 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 confirmedMaxillofacial 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.
Fellowship director (IBRA host listing)Akira WatanabeCraniofacialComplex 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 confirmedCraniomaxillofacial 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.
Fellowship director (IBRA host listing)Benoit SchallerCraniofacialComplex 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 confirmedCraniofacial Research and Innovation Fellowship
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Madison, Wisconsin · United States
A focused research fellowship within the Craniofacial Research and Innovation Lab, studying access, equity, surgical education, cleft aetiology and craniofacial-device development. This is a medical-student research route, not a clinical post-residency fellowship.
CRANI Lab Director; named research programme leadDaniel ChoCraniofacialCleft
- Pathway
- Research fellowship
- Duration
- One year
Source reviewed 22 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCraniofacial Surgery Fellowship
UCLA Health
Los Angeles, California · United States
A one-year non-ACGME-accredited craniofacial fellowship, with one fellow trained per year, based mainly at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center plus Olive View, Harbor-UCLA, Kaiser-Sunset and White Memorial. Cases include cleft, craniosynostosis, orthognathic and trauma surgery, with teaching duties and expected clinical research.
Fellowship facultyWayne Ozaki, MD, DDSCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year
Source reviewed 22 Oct 2026
Deadline passedCleft Lip and Palate Clinical Research Fellowship
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · United States
A dedicated cleft lip and palate outcomes-research year with clinical databases, protocols, statistical analysis, 3D modelling and manuscript preparation. Medical students, graduates and relevant health-science applicants may apply; it is a research appointment, not an operative subspecialty qualification.
Research faculty — named cleft outcomes-research collaboratorOksana JacksonCleftCraniofacialPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Research fellowship
- Duration
- 12 months
Source reviewed 22 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedComplementação Especializada — Paediatric Plastic Surgery
Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP)
São Paulo · Brazil
A one-year FMUSP course with two listed places in the diagnosis and supervised surgical treatment of congenital and acquired paediatric conditions, delivered at HCFMUSP and Hospital Municipal Infantil Menino Jesus.
CleftCraniofacial
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year (2,400 hours; 50 hours/week); published cycle 1 March 2027 – 29 February 2028
Source reviewed 22 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedComplementação Especializada — Craniomaxillofacial Surgery
Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP)
São Paulo · Brazil
A one-year specialised theoretical-practical course for physicians with prior training in plastic surgery. Participants build theoretical and practical skills under faculty supervision, examine patients and take part in surgeries for congenital and traumatic craniofacial deformities that plastic surgery can repair.
Craniofacial
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year (2,400 hours; 50 hours/week); published cycle 1 March 2027 – 29 February 2028
Source reviewed 22 Oct 2026
Deadline passedCraniofacial Clinical Research Fellowship
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · United States
A dedicated craniofacial and cleft outcomes-research year with hypothesis development, clinical databases, research protocols, statistics and manuscript preparation. This is a research appointment open to pre-specialty applicants, not a post-residency clinical fellowship.
Research faculty — named craniofacial outcomes-research collaboratorScott BartlettCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Research fellowship
- Duration
- 12 months
Source reviewed 22 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCleft and Craniofacial South Australia Fellowship
Cleft and Craniofacial SA (Women's and Children's Hospital / Royal Adelaide Hospital)
Adelaide, South Australia · Australia
A craniomaxillofacial fellowship in Adelaide's cleft and craniofacial unit, with paediatric and adult exposure across cleft, craniosynostosis, syndromes, trauma and orthognathic surgery.
Head of hosting Cleft and Craniofacial unitMark MooreCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- Duration not stated in the reviewed document
Source reviewed 20 Oct 2026
Upcoming cycleOral and Maxillofacial Clinical Fellowship
Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Melbourne, Victoria · Australia
A paediatric oral and maxillofacial fellowship run through the hospital's plastic and maxillofacial department, covering secondary cleft and craniofacial skeletal management, trauma, pathology and orthognathic surgery.
Named oral and maxillofacial fellowship teaching teamJocelyn ShandCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 6 or 12 months
Source reviewed 20 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedACPA Visiting Scholar Program
American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA) — host ACPA Approved Teams
Chapel Hill, North Carolina · United States
An ACPA scheme that brings cleft and craniofacial care providers from developing countries to the United States and Canada to see team-based care at two ACPA Approved Team institutions and attend the ACPA annual meeting.
CleftCraniofacial
- Pathway
- Observership
- Duration
- About 5 to 6 weeks in total
Source reviewed 20 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedInternational Fellows — Clinic for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Hannover Medical School
Hannover Medical School (MHH) — Clinic for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery
Hannover · Germany
A cranio-maxillofacial surgery department (oral and maxillofacial host specialty) that offers fellowships to international surgeons, including through the AOCMF Fellowship Programme. Training covers facial trauma, head and neck oncology, orthognathic and craniofacial surgery, skull base navigation and TMJ surgery.
Surgeon in charge of AO CMF fellowsMichael NeuhausCraniofacialHead & neck reconstruction
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- Not stated on the MHH page; the AOCMF Fellowship Programme route lasts 6 to 8 weeks
Source reviewed 20 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCranio-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.
Department of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery Fellowship DirectorJohannes KleinheinzCraniofacialCleftComplex 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 passedCraniofacial Surgery Fellowship
University of Michigan / C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
Ann Arbor, Michigan · United States
Michigan combines complex craniofacial reconstruction, orthognathic training and research with a structured teaching programme and medical-ethics instruction.
Clinical conference teacher; ethics educatorChristian J. Vercler, MDCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year, 1 July – 30 June (ACGME-accredited)
Source reviewed 19 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCraniofacial Center International Fellowship
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital — Craniofacial Center
Linkou, Taoyuan · Taiwan
One-year clinical fellowship at the Chang Gung Craniofacial Center, including surgery. The official page states that six fellows are accepted each year and that the fellowship is unpaid with free dormitory housing.
Clinical faculty — craniofacial surgery (individual fellowship appointment not confirmed)Yu-Rui ChenCraniofacialCleft
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- At least six months per the Chang Gung craniofacial application page; an earlier-cited page described one year of clinical training, so confirm the term with the coordinator.
Source reviewed 19 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCraniofacial Center Visiting Scholarship
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital — Craniofacial Center
Linkou, Taoyuan · Taiwan
Observation-only visiting scholarship in the Chang Gung Craniofacial Center, distinct from the one-year clinical fellowship.
Clinical faculty — craniofacial surgery (individual fellowship appointment not confirmed)Yu-Rui ChenCraniofacialCleft
- Pathway
- Observership
- Duration
- Observership: maximum 3 months, observing clinic activities and surgery without scrubbing in (Chang Gung craniofacial application page); paperwork usually takes around 6 months.
Source reviewed 19 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCraniofacial Surgery Fellowship
UCSF / UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals
San Francisco, California · United States
An ASCFS-accredited craniofacial programme spanning paediatric and adult congenital conditions, trauma, maxillofacial surgery and facial gender surgery.
Fellowship leadership (as listed)Jason H. PomerantzCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year, July 1–June 30
Source reviewed 16 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCraniofacial Surgery Fellowship
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland · United States
Joint Johns Hopkins and University of Maryland Shock Trauma craniofacial training covering reconstructive surgery of the face, jaw and neck.
Fellowship leadership (as listed)Robin YangCraniofacialFacial plastic surgeryPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year
Source reviewed 16 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCraniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery Fellowship
Oregon Health & Science University / Doernbecher Children's Hospital
Portland, Oregon · United States
Pediatric and adult reconstructive training includes cleft conditions, craniosynostosis, facial paralysis, microtia and complex head-and-neck reconstruction. The ASCFS register lists preliminary accreditation.
Fellowship Program DirectorErik Wolfswinkel, MDCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year
Source reviewed 16 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedPediatric Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship
UT Southwestern / Children's Health
Dallas, Texas · United States
Supervised pediatric craniofacial training at UT Southwestern and Children's Health, with progressive clinical responsibilities alongside plastic surgery residents.
Fellowship Program DirectorJames Seaward, MDCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 12 months
Source reviewed 16 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCraniofacial Surgery Fellowship
NYU Langone Health / NYU Grossman School of Medicine
New York, New York · United States
A longstanding multidisciplinary craniofacial surgery fellowship within the Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery.
Fellowship DirectorRoberto L. Flores, MDCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 12 months, 1 July – 30 June
Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedFacial Gender-Affirming Surgery Fellowship
UCLA Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Los Angeles, California · United States
The programme emphasises facial gender reconstruction and craniofacial planning, with wider gender-health rotations and exposure to chest and genital reconstruction. Fellows teach and participate in attending call.
Fellowship leadershipJustine C. Lee, MD, PhDGender-affirming reconstructionCraniofacialFacial plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year; published start date 1 August 2026
Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCraniofacial Fellowship
Children's Hospital Los Angeles / USC Keck School of Medicine
Los Angeles, California · United States
CHLA's programme integrates plastic and maxillofacial surgery, with broad pediatric reconstruction and substantial orthognathic training across affiliated hospitals.
Named in official programme listingMark M. UrataCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year
Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCraniofacial, Cleft and Pediatric Plastic Surgery Fellowship
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta / Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia · United States
Training at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta encompasses cleft and craniofacial surgery, microtia, pediatric microsurgery, vascular malformations and adult craniofacial reconstruction.
Fellowship leadership (as listed)Colin M. BradyCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year pediatric craniofacial surgery fellowship
Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedPlastic Surgery Craniofacial Fellowship
Boston Children's Hospital / Harvard Medical School
Boston, Massachusetts · United States
Three focused rotations cover craniosynostosis, cleft lip and palate, and head-and-neck conditions. Fellows participate in multidisciplinary clinics, operative care, teaching and research.
Craniosynostosis rotation facultyJohn G. Meara, MD, DMD, MBACraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- One year
Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCraniomaxillofacial Trauma Fellowship
University of Maryland / R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
Baltimore, Maryland · United States
Advanced craniomaxillofacial and trauma training within Maryland's integrated Maxillofacial Trauma Service, combining operative work and clinical research.
Fellowship leadership (as listed)John F. CaccameseCraniofacialFacial plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 12 months
Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCraniofacial & Pediatric Plastic Surgery Fellowship
Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas · United States
Dell Children's and Dell Seton provide complementary pediatric and adult craniofacial experience, including congenital and acquired reconstruction and microsurgical techniques.
Fellowship facultySarah Frommer, MD, PhDCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- Confirm the current appointment term
Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCraniofacial Fellowship
University of Utah / Primary Children's Hospital
Salt Lake City, Utah · United States
Utah offers pediatric and adult craniofacial reconstruction across Primary Children's and the university hospital, including cleft care, craniosynostosis and facial skeletal distraction.
Named in official programme listingBarbu GocimanCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year, 1 July – 30 June
Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCraniofacial Surgery Fellowship
Seattle Children's / University of Washington / Harborview Medical Center
Seattle, Washington · United States
Seattle Children's and Harborview combine predominantly pediatric craniofacial care with adult reconstruction and trauma. Fellows participate in supervised clinical work and original research.
Fellowship facultyCraig Brendon Birgfeld, MDCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year
Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedAO CMF Fellowship — Head & Neck and Plastic Reconstructive CMF Surgery
Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires / AO Foundation
Buenos Aires · Argentina
An AO CMF host-centre placement in a combined head and neck, maxillofacial and plastic reconstructive department handling around 1,450 cases a year, including microvascular flap reconstruction.
Head of department; Surgeon in charge of fellows (AO CMF listing)Juan José LarrañagaCraniofacialMicrosurgery
- Pathway
- Short-term training
- Duration
- Placement length set through AO Fellowships
Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Upcoming cycleQiu 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.
Fellowship mentor (IAOMS fellow, oncology and microvascular reconstruction, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital)Yue HeHead & neck reconstructionCraniofacialComplex reconstruction
- Pathway
- Hybrid clinical and research
- Duration
- 6 months
Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedPlastic & Reconstructive Surgery — Observer Visiting Resident Elective
American University of Beirut Medical Center — Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Beirut · Lebanon
An institutional observer elective for currently enrolled residents and fellows that the AUB Department of Surgery lists for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, joining the division's ongoing training programme.
Head of Division; Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery (host division; elective supervisor allocated by the host)Amir IbrahimAesthetic surgeryMicrosurgeryHand
- Pathway
- Observership
- Duration
- 4 weeks to 3 months per academic year
Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Rolling · availability unconfirmedInternational Observership — Plastic Surgery
Erasmus MC
Rotterdam · Netherlands
Erasmus MC's International Office runs an observership programme for international healthcare professionals, with Plastic Surgery among the participating departments. Placements are observational and depend on availability in the requested period.
CraniofacialHand
- Pathway
- Observership
- Duration
- Varies by department and subject to availability
Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Deadline passedPrática Profissionalizante em Fissuras Labiopalatinas e Anomalias Craniofaciais
Hospital de Reabilitação de Anomalias Craniofaciais da Universidade de São Paulo (HRAC-USP)
Bauru, São Paulo · Brazil
A 10-month practical course for specialists in plastic surgery or craniomaxillofacial surgery, coordinated by Prof. Dr Nivaldo Alonso with Prof. Dr Cristiano Tonello as vice-coordinator. The description here is taken from the 2024 selection notice; later editions were not reviewed, so dates, places and scholarship need to be confirmed with the hospital.
Named programme or training-centre contactDr Nivaldo AlonsoCraniofacialPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 10 months (22 April 2024 to 21 February 2025 in the edition described), 1,730 hours of practical and theoretical-practical activity, 40 hours per week
Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCraniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery Fellowship
Children's National Hospital
Washington, District of Columbia · United States
Broad pediatric plastic surgery training includes craniosynostosis, cleft care, ear reconstruction, congenital hand conditions and orthognathic surgery, with research and international experience opportunities.
Fellowship leadership (as listed)Albert K. OhCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year; one fellow begins in July each academic year
Source reviewed 13 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedPediatric Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship
Nationwide Children's Hospital / The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio · United States
An ASCFS-accredited programme combining pediatric reconstruction, multidisciplinary cleft and craniofacial care, protected research time, quality improvement and global health.
Program DirectorRichard E. Kirschner, MD, FAAP, FACSCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 12 months; optional second training year
Source reviewed 13 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCraniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery Fellowship
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio · United States
Clinical and academic training in pediatric plastic surgery, primarily at Cincinnati Children's, with additional care at affiliated hospitals.
Fellowship DirectorBrian S. Pan, MD, FACS, FAAPCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year, beginning in July
Source reviewed 13 Oct 2026
Rolling · availability unconfirmedCraniofacial Surgery Fellowship
Tehran University of Medical Sciences — Department of Craniofacial Surgery
Tehran · Iran
A TUMS fellowship training plastic surgeons in craniofacial surgery, created so that Iranian surgeons no longer needed to travel abroad for this subspecialty.
CraniofacialCleft
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 18 months
Source reviewed 13 Oct 2026
Deadline passedCraniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery Fellowship
UC San Diego / Rady Children's Health
San Diego, California · United States
Rady-based clinical training covers pediatric and adult craniofacial disorders, including multiple approaches to craniosynostosis, cleft surgery and ear reconstruction.
Named in official programme listingMelissa KanackCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year
Source reviewed 12 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCraniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery Fellowship
UPMC / University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · United States
Pittsburgh combines craniofacial and pediatric reconstruction with multidisciplinary cleft care, maxillofacial planning and a required clinical research project.
Fellowship leadership (as listed)Jesse A. GoldsteinCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year clinical fellowship with required clinical research project
Source reviewed 12 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCraniofacial Plastic Surgery Fellowship
University of Pennsylvania / Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · United States
Penn and CHOP combine pediatric and adult craniofacial surgery with cleft care, craniosynostosis, orthognathic surgery and clinical research.
Craniofacial Fellowship Program DirectorJordan W. Swanson, MD, MScCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year (1 August 2026 – 31 July 2027 for the published cycle) with clinical research opportunities
Source reviewed 12 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedPediatric Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship
Baylor College of Medicine / Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, Texas · United States
An ASCFS-accredited programme based primarily at Texas Children's Hospital, with additional Austin exposure and training across pediatric plastic surgery and multidisciplinary craniofacial care.
Cleft / craniofacial fellowship facultyEdward Buchanan, MD, FACSCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year (non-ACGME; Texas Medical Board approved; ASCFS accredited for CAQ eligibility)
Source reviewed 12 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCraniofacial Surgery Fellowship
Medical College of Wisconsin / Children's Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin · United States
A cleft and craniofacial training programme based at Children's Wisconsin, combining operative reconstruction, anatomy instruction and an optional international experience.
Fellowship leadership (as listed)Kristen A. KlementCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year (ACGME-accredited)
Source reviewed 12 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedPlastic & Reconstructive Surgery Attachment
The University of Hong Kong / Queen Mary Hospital — Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Hong Kong · Hong Kong
The HKU division at Queen Mary Hospital (an accredited plastic-surgery training centre and one of Hong Kong's two major burn centres) states that it offers attachments for local and international fellows and students. No structured prospectus is published.
Division Chief, Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryProf. Velda Ling-Yu ChowBurn surgeryBreast reconstructionCraniofacial
- Pathway
- Short-term training
- Duration
- Not publicly listed
Source reviewed 8 Oct 2026
Upcoming cycleOral & Maxillofacial Oncology and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship (IAOMS Fellowship Center)
Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology — Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Beijing · China
One-year oncology and reconstructive training for IAOMS fellows in an IAOMS-designated fellowship centre. This is an oral and maxillofacial surgery route; plastic surgeons should confirm whether they are eligible.
Fellowship mentor (IAOMS fellow, oncology and microvascular reconstruction, Peking University School of Stomatology)Xin PengHead & neck reconstructionMicrosurgeryCraniofacial
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- One year
Source reviewed 8 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCraniofacial Pediatric Plastic Surgery Fellowship
UC Irvine / CHOC Children's Hospital
Orange, California · United States
Training across UCI and CHOC combines pediatric craniofacial surgery with orthodontics, maxillofacial surgery and neurosurgery. Research support includes tissue engineering and clinical outcomes.
Craniofacial fellowship leadershipRaj M. Vyas, MDCraniofacialCleftPaediatric plastic surgery
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year
Source reviewed 7 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCraniofacial Fellowship — Planned 2028 Start
AdventHealth for Children
Orlando, Florida · United States
ASCFS lists this future Orlando programme with a July 2028 start and a non-accredited designation.
Chief of Pediatric Head & Neck Surgery (AdventHealth profile); named in the programme listingJoseph Lopez, MD, MBACraniofacial
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- Not stated in the public register
Source reviewed 7 Oct 2026
Intake not confirmedCraniofacial–Facial Gender Affirming Surgery Fellowship
NextGenFace / Northwell–Lenox Hill
New York, New York · United States
The ASCFS register lists this New York programme as non-accredited, with clinical sites including Lenox Hill and Cohen Children's hospitals.
Named in official programme listingJames BradleyCraniofacialGender-affirming reconstruction
- Pathway
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- Not stated in the public register
Source reviewed 7 Oct 2026