Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship (Antunes)

Overview

AAFPRS private-practice fellowship (about 600 cases a year, 95% cosmetic) covering structural and preservation rhinoplasty, deep plane facelift, blepharoplasty and hair restoration, with twice-yearly humanitarian missions to Guatemala and Peru.

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, 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 base salary with additional income from general ENT and trauma call; health, malpractice and tail coverage; 10 days paid vacation

Official sources