Plastic Surgery Curriculum

The Plastic Surgery service is covered by a PGY2 surgical resident. It is the responsibility of the resident to see that rounds are made on a daily basis and that the service runs smoothly.

Learning Objectives

Debridement and closure of facial lacerations
Diagnosis and treatment of maxillofacial injuries
Planning of elective excisions
Diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant skin lesions
Skin grafting
Understanding of skin flap design
Use of the operating microscope
Regional anesthesia
Head and neck tumor surgery
Diagnosis and treatment of hand injuries and infections
Treatment of lower extremity soft tissue defect