The principal plastic surgery training program at The Ohio State University is a six-year combined general surgery/plastic surgery program, which annually accepts two applicants at the PGY1 level. The program is currently being redesigned to a six-year integrated format.
The program consists of three specially-structured years of general surgery and surgical specialties, linked to a three-year plastic surgery residency, which was recently re-accredited. Within the three years of general surgery are two months of training on the plastic surgery service, where residents learn the fundamentals of plastic surgery.
After completing the prerequisite years, residents rotate at four hospitals, gaining experience in general plastic surgery, burn surgery, facial and hand trauma surgery, cleft lip and palate surgery, microsurgery, and cosmetic surgery. Graduates of the program assume positions in fellowship programs and in academic and community practice.
Although all appointments at Ohio State are made for one year and must be renewed annually, satisfactory performance will ensure completion of the entire six-year curriculum and will qualify the trainee for the examinations of the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
General Surgery Prerequisite Training
PGY1
Cardiothoracic Surgery
General Surgery/Trauma
Neurosurgery
Pediatric Surgery
Plastic Surgery
Surgical Intensive Care
Surgical Oncology
Transplantation
Vascular Surgery
PGY2
Breast Surgery
Burn Surgery
General Surgery/Trauma
Plastic Surgery
Surgical Intensive Care
PGY3
General Surgery/Trauma
Pediatric Surgery
Surgical Oncology
Transplantation
Vascular Surgery
Application Information
We accept applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) of the National Resident Matching Program. Selected applicants will be invited for a personal interview.
For more information, contact:
Michael Miller, M.D.
Program Director
Division of Plastic Surgery
N-809 Doan Hall
410 West 10th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210-1228
Phone: (614) 293-9030
Fax: (614) 293-9024