Hey guys, I am interested in plastic surgery, in part because of a birth defect I have. But ironically this birth defect has given me a lazy eye. I had it patched when it was younger but still worried about my depth perception, and I have trouble using both eyes when using a microscope. I think I have about 200 seconds of arc? So my questions: 1) is it still feasible for me to do plastics? It does seem very microsurgery heavy. 2) Is there any way for me to improve my depth perception... Read more ..read more

I'm an MSII (almost MSIII) seriously considering plastic surgery as a career, but I've had several people try to talk me out of it based on the assumption that I will have no life outside of my job. I'm a female, if it matters, but not the type with my imaginary future wedding planned out and names for my nonexistent children. However, family is something that could potentially be important to me someday, as well as continuing with hobbies, friends, and things I enjoy outside of medicine. I... Read more ..read more

Hello, I sometimes cover an office based oculo-plastic surgeon (blephs etc) for an anesthesia practice. This anesthesia practice pays me market rate but I have my own malpractice etc so I am thinking of doing this work independently and directly with the plastic surgeons - either their office or ASC. I am doing the labor and taking all the liability anyways, as opposed to being in a group setting. Offsite and office based anesthesia carries its own set of risks and nuances, such as limited... Read more ..read more

Similar to previous years, this is a thread for current surgery residents who are going through the application/interview/match process for Independent Plastic Surgery 2023-2024. The Match will be in May 2023 with positions starting July 2023. This is not for current medical students who are applying for integrated plastic surgery programs. This is the place to let everyone else know when interview requests have been sent out, ask questions about the process, or ask about various programs... Read more ..read more

Any recommendations for a camera to use for post op photography? I have a Nikon DSLR that is rather cumbersome, and was hoping to use something a little better quality than an iPad. This would be for Mohs reconstruction only, without any sort of dedicated photo area ..read more

Hey all I'm looking for volunteering research opportunities that lead to publications. I can volunteer and join a team/lab. Any body can help find one ..read more

What are general thoughts on non-ABPS certifications? American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery American Boar of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Obviously the ABPS hates them. But if you're a general surgeon doing one of these and NOT planning on doing flaps or real reconstruction, just cosmetic surgeries, is there any problem with it ..read more

I am considering aesthetic fellowship from plastic surgery. I was wondering if anyone could share their experiences with some of the programs our there In terms of quality of training, autonomy, call, personalities of the mentors, and geography. Thanks for your time ..read more

Im wondering how much you get during your residency years, theres a lot of docs practicing lipo without being FACS and thats scary - we're talking IM's here doing lipo ..read more

As in previous years, this thread is for interview updates and information for the 2021-22 PRS Independent Match. Seems like it has been helpful. Post interviews as they come in the following format as done in previous years: Program (date offered): interview dates offered (i.e. State University (11/2): 1/2, 2/4). Aside from tracking interviews, post questions that come up along the virtual trail. For independent match only. Not for integrated Good luck, everyone ..read more