Overview
Mainly observational fellowship (clinical training possible if over 1 year) in fat grafting, breast and craniomaxillofacial surgery, paediatric plastic surgery and microsurgery, plus research.
The programme
- Focus
- Breast reconstruction, craniomaxillofacial, microsurgery, cleft, aesthetics
- Training type
- Clinical / Research Fellowship and Observership (PhD course available)
- Duration
- Any duration (research fellowship at least 6 months)
- Start
- Anytime
- Positions
- Not stated on official page
- Accreditation
- Not stated on official page
- Department
- Department of Plastic Surgery
Eligibility and visa
- Eligibility
- Certified plastic surgeons preferred; others considered
- International applicants
- Yes - listed by the Japan Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (JSPRS) as accepting overseas fellows/observers
- Visa support
- Depending on duration
- Licence requirement
- Hands-on clinical training may be available for stays over 1 year; requires a Certificate of Permission of Advanced Clinical Training (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare)
How to apply
- Deadline
- 3 months in advance
- Application method
- Contact the Department of Plastic Surgery
Funding
- Funding
- No salary or fees; accommodation available at about US$100 per month