ISAPS Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship — Istanbul

Prof. Dr. Nazim Cerkes, Prof. Dr. Akin Yucel, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tunc Tiryaki (ISAPS hosts)

Plastic SurgeryAesthetic surgeryClinical fellowship
Destination
TUR
Istanbul, Not stated on the official page, Türkiye

Overview

Three-month ISAPS fellowship in Istanbul with surgeons known for facial, breast and rhinoplasty procedures.

The programme

Training type
Clinical fellowship
Duration
3 months (fixed period)
Start
Placement year 2027; dates agreed with host
Positions
Not stated on official page
Accreditation
ISAPS Fellowship Program (International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)
Department
Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility
ISAPS Resident members (final 2 years of plastic surgery training) or ISAPS Associate members; membership valid for the entire 3-month fellowship; motivation letter, 3 references, location preferences
International applicants
Yes – open to ISAPS Resident and Associate members worldwide; fellows must meet the host country's visa requirements
Visa support
Not provided – applicants must check and meet visa requirements of the host country
Licence requirement
Hands-on participation depends on case, skills and local medical regulations

How to apply

Deadline
2027 cycle: applications open 24 January 2026, closed 20 April 2026 (closed for 2027)
Application method
Online via the ISAPS application portal (isaps.smapply.org) when the window is open; ranked point-based selection, then host approval

Funding

Funding
Unsalaried; application free for eligible members; fellows cover travel and living costs

Official sources

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