Program Overview

Department of Surgery

The Department of Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) offers a comprehensive range of surgical services and training programs.

Plastic Surgery Integrated Residency

The Plastic Surgery Integrated Residency is a six-year program that accepts medical students through the traditional Match process. The program provides training in general reconstructive surgery, craniofacial surgery, aesthetic surgery, hand surgery, and microvascular surgery.

• Rotation sites include:
  • UAB Hospital
  • UAB Hospital-Highlands
  • Birmingham VA Medical Center
  • UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye
  • Children's of Alabama
• Training includes reconstructive surgery of traumatic and congenital defects, including craniofacial deformities, cleft lip and palate, and burn reconstruction.

Program Leadership

• Program Director: Rene Myers, M.D., Assistant Professor
• Program Coordinator: Tiffany Mondragon

Education and Training

The program provides a comprehensive education and training experience, including:

• Clinical rotations
• Didactic lectures
• Research opportunities
• Mentorship

About the Program

The Plastic Surgery Integrated Residency program at UAB is a highly competitive and sought-after program that provides residents with a comprehensive education and training experience in plastic surgery. The program is designed to prepare residents for a career in academic or private practice plastic surgery.

Nondiscrimination Statement

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates.