University of Michigan Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship
Specialty:
Craniofacial
Provided by:
University of Michigan
Location:
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Required Training:
Plastic Surgery Residency
Duration:
1 year
Program Director:
Christian J. Vercler, MD, MA, FACS, FAAP
Contact:
Kimberly Blackmore
kamc@med.umich.edu
Phone: +1 734-936-5881
Stipend Provided:
Yes
Housing Provided:
No
Time Period:
July 1 – June 20 annually
ISCFS Membership Required:
No
Number of Fellows per Period:
1
Any Licensure Requirements:
Valid state medical license
Visa Required:
Yes, work visa
Participation:
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Description of Program:
Our craniofacial surgery fellowship, one of a handful in the country to earn accreditation from the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education, offers:
– Clinical experience with all aspects of craniofacial surgery, combined with a comprehensive teaching curriculum.
– Training by leaders in the field of craniofacial surgery, including experts in translational and basic science research and in surgery education.
– Instruction in the ethics of medical decision-making, led by Dr. Christian J. Vercler, who holds a master of ethics and a master of theological studies and is co-director of the Clinical Ethics Service at the Center for Bioethics & Social Sciences in Medicine at U-M.
– Opportunities to conduct research in our NIH-funded bone laboratory led by Dr. Steven R. Buchman MD founder of the U-M Craniofacial Research Laboratory.
– Access to a huge caseload, and its attendant clinical data
Please note:
Applicants must be eligible for certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery for consideration.