Plastic Surgery Residency

Mission, Goals and Strengths

The mission of the Plastic Surgery residency is to ensure that residents acquire a thorough education through a comprehensive curriculum encouraging research, scholarship and inquiry. Our clinical faculty offer expertise in all the subspecialty areas of plastic surgery, exposing our residents to the full spectrum of plastic surgery procedures. The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC also provide the residency program with outstanding opportunities to progress in cutting-edge research and educational activities. 

Department specs

Specialties

• Plastic surgery

Subspecialties

• Craniofacial surgery
• Hand surgery
• Breast reconstruction
• Cosmetic surgery with freestanding center
• Microvascular surgery (includes breast, lower extremity, head and neck cancer reconstruction)

Program Size

• 2 integrated residents per year
• 6-year program

Population Served

• Serving patients in southwestern Va. as well as from southern and central Va. and portions of WV, TN and NC

Teaching Opportunities

• All residents will be engaged in teaching fellow residents as well as medical students

Volunteer Opportunities

• Elective time built in to the senior years to allow for volunteer or mission work as desired

Quick Facts

• Well-rounded program with five dynamic young faculty
• Exciting opportunities to partner with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC
• Excellent and affordable quality of life in the Roanoke Valley