The University of Virginia Plastic Surgery, Maxillofacial and Oral Health Department aims to provide exceptional service through:
For decades, UVA’s Plastic Surgery department has established a legacy of excellence. As we’ve adapted and incorporated complementary divisions, like dentistry, we’ve created new opportunities for innovation and research.
For our patients, we offer outstanding care. For our students, we offer a unique opportunity to pursue leadership, career development, and public health engagement, while gaining advanced technical expertise in their field.
We believe that reconstructive plastic surgery and oral health can impact patients’ lives. We dedicate time and effort into understanding the challenges patients face and involving them in medical decision making.
In order to advance patient care, our program emphasizes the importance of research and discovery. The diverse program offerings and interest areas within the UVA Plastic Surgery, Maxillofacial and Oral Health department create a unique and rich ecosystem that complements our values and drives our mission.
Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency
The University of Virginia Department of Plastic Surgery offers an integrated residency program. Our ACGME/RRC approved program is designed to provide a broad education in plastic surgery. Our goal is to train qualified, independent, and competent plastic surgeons. We aspire to educate our trainees to excel as physicians, become leaders in their field and communities and are ultimately eligible to become Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Dentistry Residency
The UVA Health System has a General Practice Dental Residency for graduates of dental schools, designed to allow them to expand their clinical knowledge and learn more about treating medically compromised patients. UVA Dentistry provides services for pediatric patients at the Children’s Medical Center.
Hand & Upper Extremity Fellowship
The University of Virginia Plastic Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship is a collaboration between the Orthopaedic and Plastic Surgery Hand Divisions. This fellowship creates a unique opportunity for multi-specialty education and training of the Hand and Upper Extremity Fellows.
