Pediatric Plastic Surgery (Craniofacial)

Description: Attending clinics, operative rooms and case discussions.

Educational objectives:

To explore the field of pediatric plastic surgery.
To be able to diagnose congenital pediatric conditions such as craniosynostosis; cleft lips and palate; microtia; and micrognathia.
To learn algorithm in management of cleft lips and palate.
To learn to suture simple lacerations and trauma/open wounds.
To learn to manage complications, the healing process and open-wound care.

Elective rotation director: Shao Jiang, MD

Administrative support: Julie Juarez (jajuarez@cmh.edu)

General information contact: Holly Frey (hlfrey@cmh.edu)

Elective locations:

Elective duration: Four weeks

Format: Clinical, observation and assistance.

Typical schedule: Monday - Friday, No call.

Prerequisites: Completion of Core Surgery Clerkships.

Criteria for passing: Attendance for surgery and clinic days.

Criteria for honors: Excellence in clinical rotation