Plastic Surgery Residency Curriculum

Curriculum by Year

PGY-1

Plastic Surgery (LVH)4 weeks
Hand Surgery4 weeks
Acute Care Gen Surg (GSD)8 weeks
Trauma Surgery8 weeks
Gen/Bariatric Surg (GSA)4 weeks
Vascular4 weeks
Pediatric Surgery4 weeks
MHC4 weeks
SCIU4 weeks
Burn4 weeks
Nights2 weeks

PGY-2

Plastic Surgery (LVH) 26 weeks
Hand Surgery 6 weeks
SICU 4 weeks
GSA 4 weeks
Surgical Oncology 4 weeks
Ortho Trauma 2 weeks
Burn Recon 2 weeks
Anesthesia 2 weeks
Dermatology2 weeks

PGY-3

Plastic Surgery (LVH) 34 weeks
Hand Surgery 6 weeks
Craniofacial Surgery (PSU) 4 weeks
Vascular 4 weeks
Trans/Peds Surgical Oncology 4 weeks

PGY-4

Plastic Surgery (LVH) 36 weeks
Hand Surgery 8 weeks
Microsurgery (MSK)4 weeks
Craniofacial Surgery (PSU) 4 weeks

PGY-5

Plastic Surgery (LVH) 44 weeks
Hand Surgery8 weeks

PGY-6

Plastic Surgery (LVH)44 weeks
Hand Surgery8 weeks

 

Conferences/Didactics

We follow a three-year curriculum track. Conference takes place every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. In addition, twice a month on Thursday mornings we have hand surgery lectures and/or reviews of CAQ questions. We have monthly indications sessions as well for oral board prep.

Surgical grand rounds

Surgical grand rounds are held from September to June. A variety of topics pertinent to surgeons are presented throughout the year by attending physicians and visiting professors. Visiting professors also interact with the residents at an informal case conference and social gathering the evening prior to the grand rounds presentation. As part of the plastic surgery program, these are attended based on the topic of the lecture.

Morbidity and mortality

The morbidity and mortality conference is one of the major conferences for the residents and staff. The senior resident attending the patient at the time of the mortality or morbidity is responsible for the presentation. At this conference, mortalities, as well as significant morbidities, are discussed in the context of the clinical care provided. The audience actively participates in an interchange of opinions and knowledge. Each presentation is referenced to the surgical literature so the educational experience will be enhanced.

Journal club

On a monthly basis, pertinent articles selected by the program director are reviewed. Each resident is assigned a paper to present to the group. The ensuing discussion is focused on critical review of the construct as well as the content of the article presented. This conference is intended to reinforce the value of reading the current journals so the resident will remain a lifelong student.

Reach out.

If you have questions or would like to learn more about our Plastic Surgery Residency Program, contact Program Coordinator Wendy Hess at 610-402-7868 or via email below.

Wendy.Hess@lvhn.org

We’d like to hear from you.

You may also get information about the residency by contacting Program Manager Kaitlyn Toro at 610-402-1764 or via email below.

Kaitlyn.Toro@lvhn.org