Some programs may have longer residencies. There are two pathways to plastic surgery: independent plastic surgery programs of three years duration or integrated programs of six years duration.
The integrated training program is six years long. The independent programs accept residents who have completed either a complete general surgery training program or training in ENT, orthopedics or even neurosurgery. They are also able to accept residents who have completed three or four years of prerequisite general surgery training if it was performed at the same program as the plastic surgery residency and meets the ABPS pre-requisite training requirements. To become a Plastic Surgeon, one must complete a residency program in General Surgery.
In sum, after graduating high school Dr. Jon has a grand total of 15 years of education and schooling to have become a Plastic Surgeon with the understanding that education and advancements in Plastic Surgery never stop and are always continuing.
Jon Paul Trevisani during his last year of his Residency Program. However, now the residency program is a combined program of only 3 years in General Surgery and 3 years in Plastics, then an optional fellowship to follow. Additionally, some undergraduate college study programs offer an accelerated Pre-Med program that combines the traditional undergraduate college years and medical school years to a 7 year program versus 8 years.
Thank you all for participating! You are increasing your chances of winning by going to our Facebook Page and answering trivia questions posted very Friday. To succeed as a plastic surgeon, you must absolutely love what you do, as you will put in many long hours, even after completing your training. For example, to achieve membership in the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery ASAPS , one of the most respected professional organizations for plastic surgeons, one must have an even higher level of training and experience.
To maximize your contribution to the field and instruct other plastic surgeons, the list of required credentials and experience grows even longer—the profession requires an incredible level of commitment, yet it is endlessly rewarding. To help those of you who are curious about how plastic surgeons train or perhaps are interested in becoming a plastic surgeon yourself , I thought I would share what it takes to become a plastic surgeon and a member of ASAPS.
That adds up to eight years, and we are only about half-way through at that point. After receiving our MD, we must complete the following:. Residency training is intense. It is normal to work up to hours each week, especially in the early years, and you may be on call or working all hours of the day or night. It is also worth mentioning that plastic surgery residencies—especially integrated programs, which combine general and plastic surgery into one longer residency—are highly competitive.
Most only accept doctors who graduate at the top of their medical school class. After finishing your residency and fellowship training, you are ready to practice plastic surgery; however, you have to meet additional requirements before you can become board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, including:.
While board certification is optional, it is an important step to take to distinguish yourself as an experienced provider who adheres to the highest standards for patient safety and ethical practice.
In fact, because any licensed doctor can legally practice plastic surgery, even without completing a residency , certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery is one of the minimum credentials patients should look for when choosing a plastic surgeon.
Dedicated plastic surgeons recognize that we owe it to our patients to stay abreast of the latest advancements in the field so we can continue to provide the highest quality care, safety, and results.
Typically, board certified plastic surgeons will have been in practice for several additional years before they qualify to join ASAPS, which has the most stringent requirements.
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