Welcome to the University of Wisconsin Plastic Surgery Residency Program! The Program is under the direction of Dr. Brian H. Gander. We match three residents per year, and require that you apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
Plastic Surgery Residency
“Our faculty pride themselves on producing the best residents in the country. It is our mission. This basic tenant – to produce the best surgeons in the country – is supported by our residents frequently getting their number one fellowship (often a top tier) and/or job.”
Dr. Brian Gander, Plastic Surgery Residency Program Director
Program Highlights
- Fundamentals of microsurgery, starting Internship Day One
- Integrated global surgery rotation
- Financial support to submit and present at meetings throughout the state, mid-west, and nationally
- Residents frequently get their number one fellowship and/or job
Faculty
Residents will receive training from 12 full-time faculty who cover the spectrum of plastic and reconstructive surgery including focused training in microsurgery, hand/upper extremity surgery, craniofacial surgeons, pediatric plastic surgery and gender affirmation surgery.
Rotations
The goal of our Integrated Residency model is to produce a well-rounded, broad-based plastic and reconstructive surgeon with the ability to assume any type of practice – academic, private, or specialized fellowship. Residents participate in community-centered practices to add to their breadth of plastic surgery and care for our veterans at our VA Hospital.
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Research
Residents have the opportunity to perform a dedicated research year. During this protected research rotation, residents will receive excellent mentorship and a collaborative space in our federally funded laboratory that is supported by PhD level scientists, a lab-based fellowship trained microsurgeon and resources for excellence.
Why Wisconsin
Our faculty pride themselves on producing the best residents in the country. It is our mission. This basic tenant – to produce the best surgeons in the country – is supported by our residents frequently getting their number one fellowship (often a top tier) and/or job. We provide a graduated autonomy model and encourage our senior residents to take on a more clinical instructor role by teaching and taking junior residents through cases and clinic.
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