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[BACKGROUND] One of the goals of the Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF) is to initiate a pathway by which researchers can develop national extramurally funded grants. This study was performed to investigate the effectiveness of seed PSF grant…

[BACKGROUND] A small proportion of prospective clinical trials in plastic surgery are related to craniofacial surgery. Understanding the current use of clinical trials research within plastic surgery is essential to further development of l…

[BACKGROUND] Patient satisfaction surveys usually overlook differences in patient family experience (PFE) for families whose spoken language is different from that of the treating physician. This study examines the relationship between lang…

[BACKGROUND] Although career choices are often shaped by training and mentors, it is not clear how training backgrounds have influenced whether plastic surgeons pursue leadership positions. Analysis of these training pathways can serve as a…

[INTRODUCTION] Integrated plastic surgery residency is one of the most competitive medical specialties. Although previous studies have surveyed integrated plastic surgery residency program directors regarding desired applicant characteristi…

Plastic surgery residency programs are offering increasing opportunities for international rotations, recognizing the importance of early exposure and the need to promote better capacity building in host countries. While a greater number of…

[INTRODUCTION] Becoming a craniofacial/pediatric plastic surgeon depends on completing a plastic surgery (PS) residency. As medical school curricula for PS exposure are highly inconsistent, the authors investigated whether there was an asso…

[BACKGROUND] Evaluation of practice patterns by American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) diplomates allows for a greater understanding as to how the field is progressing. Understanding evolving procedural trends can give insight into plasti…