Name of Program: Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery at the New York University Medical Center New York, New York

Fellowship Director: Joseph G. McCarthy, M.D.

Location and Affiliated Hospitals: Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery New York University and Bellevue Medical Centers 560 First Avenue, Tisch Hospital - H169 New York, NY 10016

Emphasis of Program: Craniofacial Surgery

Requirements for Acceptance to fellowship (including application deadline date):
Candidates for the fellowship program must have completed plastic surgery training in an approved program in the United States or have had comparable training and experience in a foreign hospital. Applications should be received no later than September 15 prior to the start of the fellowship. Dr. McCarthy will review them, and invite various candidates to spend a day at the Institute interviewing with him and members of the Craniofacial Team. For an application, please write to the attention of Jennifer Zahn, Administrator at the above address or fax (212) 263-5400 or email jennifer.zahn@med.nyu.edu. Applicants will be required to file with the National Matching Program. Information about the Match can be obtained from Dr. August Colenbrander in San Francisco (415) 923-3907. The address is P.O. Box 7999, San Francisco, CA 94120-7999 or email help@SFMATCH.org. Website is www.SFMATCH.org.

Description of Fellowship (including starting dates)
The fellowship is a one year commitment beginning July 1st of each year and is structured around the Variety Center for Craniofacial Rehabilitation, a multidisciplinary group designed for the study and treatment of severe facial malformations. The fellow receives in-depth training in the full spectrum of craniofacial surgery. Working with a full-time orthodontist, the fellow is intimately involved in the preoperative analysis and surgical planning as well as splint construction for orthognathic surgery. A broad range of research activities exist and the fellow is required to participate. Both private and clinic cases are treated.

Responsibilities of Fellows:
The fellowship is oriented toward the acquisition of technical skills required in craniofacial surgery and the preoperative planning. The fellow presents all patients at the weekly craniofacial conference and scrubs on the craniofacial cases in the O.R. Ample time is allocated to assist the residents on surgical cases at Bellevue Hospital under the supervision of an attending. Investigative projects are required.

Other Related Activities:
Fellows attend all conferences at the Institute.

Research Activities:
Fellows are required to undertake clinical or laboratory investigative projects.

Patient Load (monthly) Clinic/Office:
University Hospital 25 Bellevue Hospital 20

Follow-up Care:
Participation in follow-up clinic

Stipend Available:
Approximately $50,000

Malpractice Requirements:
Fellows are covered for malpractice and are included in group life insurance, medical insurance and disability.

State Licensure Requirements:
Candidates must have a New York License, or Limited Permit and hold a current ECFMG Certificate.

Faculty Members