Our program provides the scholarship, education, experience and mentorship to develop a competent and responsible plastic surgeon with high moral and ethical character capable of functioning as an independent physician. In addition to our program goals, the resident is required to meet the milestones identified by the ACGME.

Prospective residents are required to have completed an ACGME-accredited residency program in general surgery, orthopaedic surgery, ENT, neurosurgery or urology.

Applications are only accepted via the SF Match: SF Match - Residency and Fellowship Matching Services and must include the following items:

• CAS Application
• Personal Statement
• Medical School Transcript
• USMLE/COMLEX or equivalent transcripts(s)/reports(s)
• Copy of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Incs Resident Registration and Evaluation of Training Form Confirmation letter
• Physician Information Profile, requested from Federal Credentials Verification Services (FCVS)
• ECFMG Certificate (applicable to International Graduates)
• Three letters of reference

• Major reconstructive surgery
  
• Focus on head & neck cancer
• Large microsurgical free flap experience
  • Lymphedema surgery
  • Obstructive sleep apnea
  • Breast & extremity reconstruction
  • Head & neck reconstruction
• Collaboration with other institutions
• Cosmetic improvements
  

1. UB Dept of Surgery website. This will give you an idea of the many resources and awesome things our department is currently doing.
2. UB Plastic Surgery trainees will be employed by the UB Graduate Medical Education (GME) Office. They have specific information for new and prospective residents. 
3. Erie County Medical Center is the primary teaching site.