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Careers in Medicine: Specialty InformationPlastic SurgeryNature of the workA plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction, or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, head and facial structures, hand, extremities, breasts and trunk. A plastic surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures, but in all reconstructive procedures as well. Plastic Surgeons can receive training in the following subspecialties:
Training/residency informationResidency in plastic surgery consists of three to five years of training in general surgery followed by a two to three year residency in plastic surgery. Physicians who have completed residency in otolaryngology, orthopaedics, neurosurgery or urology can also apply for plastic surgery residencies. An Integrated Residency is also available with applicants applying to start immediately following graduation from medical school and receiving either five or six years of training under the leadership of the program director of plastic surgery. One year of additional training is required to practice in one of the subspecialties. Workforce and salary informationThe annual salary for plastic surgeons ranges from $185,250 to $453,000. For more information
Source: The American Board of Medical Specialties, American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Faculty Salary Survey, 2004, Association of American Medical Colleges |
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