There is strong commitment to basic and clinical research. Areas of interest include free radical pathophysiology, wound healing, flap physiology and peripheral nerve pathophysiology. The division has an established lab headed by two full-time PhDs. Residents have won several national plastic surgery research awards. Last year the total number of plastic surgery procedures carried out at the University of Mississippi Medical Center was 1200.
Residents attend at least one national meeting each year.
In-Service Exam every year, and are expected to study Selected Readings in Plastic Surgery. Application Information Michael F. Angel, M.D. , is Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery and Program Director of the Plastic Surgery Residency.