Hello all,

I was just wondering if Saba alumns might be able to shed some light based on their experience in obtaining residencies as to whether or not aspiring to do plastic surgery in the future in the US is a possibility for a Saba graduate? Thanks so much.

It's possible - just not terribly likely. You'd have to do VERY, VERY well in classes, boards, clerkships...and have some contacts, I'd think.

Do you know if it has been done in the past?

No, but I know at least one current student who's planning on it

Thanx for the info. I'm new, and starting in Jan 07. I appreciate the time you took to answer my question, as I have currently overwhelmed myself with many.

We're a chatty (and hopefully helpful) bunch here, you're welcome.

I believe you would have to match in surgery first. That is possible and within reach if you remain competitive and then do a fellowship in plastics. I could be wrong but i don't think you would go directly into Plastics.
Just curious, why you are deciding on plastics anyway? It has the potential to be as lucrative and glamorous as they show on TV but usually, that is not the case. Especially if you work in an academic setting.
I would definetely recommend getting a little more exposure to all fields when you do your clinical rotations before you make up your mind. Keep your options open.
But in short, yes its possible for an IMG to get surgery and then impress the right people and you will get your fellowship.

The reason isn't glamour, i've just always been fascinated from a young age by what plastic surgeons are capable of doing, and just wanted to know that after the clinical exposure during rotations, if it would even be a possibility if I decided it was what I wanted to do. Either way thanx for the helpful info and prompt responses.

Plastic Sur? Possible, but you need to get into Surgery Reside and do fellowship afterward. Students have gotten into Surgery residen. but I don't know if any of them went as far as to get their fellowship done.

Thanx for the info compassion...would you mind explaining more about what a fellowship is and how one would go about to obtain it? Thanx