Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship (Barrera)

Overview

AAFPRS fellowship emphasising rhinoplasty, aging face and maxillofacial reconstruction, with the director affiliated with the Uniformed Services University and operating at Christus hospitals in San Antonio.

The programme

Training type

Clinical fellowship

Duration

1 year

Start

Not stated on official page

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

AAFPRS Foundation fellowship programme; accredited through the Accreditation Council for Post-Residency Specialty Education (ACPSE)

Department

Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

AAFPRS member; resident in or graduate of an ACGME- or RCPSC-accredited otolaryngology or plastic surgery residency (or board certified)

International applicants

IMG eligibility is decided by each fellowship director; IMGs do not participate in the match and receive an International Training Certificate

Visa support

Not stated on official page

Licence requirement

Texas medical licence, federal DEA, Texas DPS, current ACLS

How to apply

Deadline

Complete AAFPRS application by 1 February; interviews by 31 May; match in first or second week of June

Application method

AAFPRS Foundation fellowship database (AAFPRS membership required) and SF Match; $225 application fee covers 10 programmes plus $75 SF Match fee

Funding

Funding

$60,000 per year base; primary-care access via direct primary care contract; malpractice provided; fellow covers own tail; 10 days paid vacation

Official sources