The University of Michigan Plastic Surgery curriculum is designed to provide each trainee with a comprehensive review of the core material related to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and is organized to be administered on 2 year cycles. A weekly conference for the case oriented discussion of problems in plastic surgery. Topics relevant to the core surgical experience of integrated program trainees and basic science topics relevant to all plastic surgery trainees are reviewed at a monthly conference on a 2 year cycle. Current articles relevant to plastic surgery are critically reviewed at a monthly meeting.
Attendance is mandatory.
Residents are relieved of clinical responsibilities during teaching exercises. Include specifics of teaching activities to be missed in vacation memos. Any change to seminar topic, dates, or faculty should be communicated to Dr. Garner in writing. Failure of assigned faculty to attend seminars should be similarly reported. The up to date schedule is located in the Plastic Surgery folder on Backup 10.