She has extensive training and experience in the fields of general and plastic surgery. Dr. Cherup received a medical degree from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. She received further surgical training by participating in residencies at Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh and the University of Chicago. As a highly skilled Pittsburgh cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Cherup has been accepted as a member of several prominent medical associations, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.