Program Overview

Fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Overview

The Fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is designed to prepare the surgeon for an academic career in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Cosmetic and reconstructive surgery are emphasized equally.

Program Leadership

• Fellowship Director, Professor: Kofi Boahene, M.D.
• Co-Fellowship Director, Professor: Ira D. Papel, M.D.
• Co-Fellowship Director, Associate Residency Program Director: Shaun C. Desai, M.D., FACS

University Affiliation and Licensing

• University Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
• Licensing Requirement: Maryland state medical license

Appointment and Operating Privileges

• Appointment Level: Instructor University Academic appointment, Full-time medical staff hospital appointment
• Operating Privileges: Hospital full-time staff privileges

Operative Experience

The training is focused on achieving competency and advanced skills across seven domains of the field:

• Rhinoplasty including revision rhinoplasty
• Aging face surgery, as well as minimally invasive treatments
• Head and neck reconstruction including free tissue transfer
• Mohs reconstruction
• Facial reanimation
• Trauma
• Congenital surgery (cleft lip and palate, microtia, etc.)

Training Settings

The fellowship primarily incorporates four integrated but distinct settings:

• A university-based reconstructive practice
• Two offsite academic cosmetic practices
• Private practice facial plastic surgicenter These locations are all within the Baltimore/Washington DC metropolitan area.

Research

A research project producing a manuscript suitable for publication and presentation at a national meeting is required. Johns Hopkins offers numerous opportunities for collaborative research, both clinical and basic science.

Teaching Responsibilities

The fellow is an instructor in the Department of OTO-HNS at Johns Hopkins and is expected to participate in regular teaching conferences as well as supervising residents during reconstructive cases.

Case Load and Call Responsibilities

• Case Load: The fellow will dictate the cases for which he/she is the primary surgeon.
• Call Responsibilities: The fellow covers attending level home call for facial plastic trauma approximately 2 out of 5 weeks. There is no general otolaryngology call.

Benefits

• Health: Full health coverage, dental, life, disability
• Stipend: $69,839
• Malpractice: Unlimited aggregate - $6 million per claim
• Tail Coverage: Yes - unlimited
• Other: Two weeks vacation per year; access to professional photography suite; lab coats provided; and office space with computer.

Additional Information

Previous fellows of the Johns Hopkins fellowship program are available to discuss their experience.