ArticleAesthetic surgery journal. Open forum2024
Exploring Trends in Immediate Postresidency Career Paths: A Multi-year Analysis of Plastic Surgery Resident Graduates Across the United States.
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2 citing papers in PubMed.
- Analysis of Career Outcomes and Practice Patterns After Microsurgery Fellowship.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2026Article
- Professional Outcomes Following The Aesthetic Society-Endorsed Aesthetic Surgery Fellowships: A Single Program Fellowship Review and National Survey.Aesthetic surgery journal. Open forum · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Plastic surgery is one of the most diverse specialties in medicine. Because of the competitiveness of plastic surgery residency, applicants are entering the field with increased experience and more developed interests in specific specialties. Programs and prospective applicants may find it beneficial to know trends in the career paths of recent graduates. Objectives: To identify trends in postresidency career paths for plastic surgery graduates. Methods: Data from all integrated plastic surgery residency programs were analyzed from 2013 to 2022. Eighty-eight residency programs were analyzed for review. Residency websites were the primary source of data. Postresidency career paths were categorized into subspecialty fellowships, academic practice, or private practice. Secondary data included program rank, size of the program, associated fellowship program, associated independent program, and program location. Results: Seventy-three programs met the inclusion criteria. Private practice was the most common immediate postgraduation path. Microvascular and aesthetic fellowships demonstrated maximum growth in the last 10 years, followed by hand fellowships. Programs ranked in the top 25 by Doximity reputation were significantly associated with graduates going into craniofacial ( Conclusions: Life after residency is a necessary consideration for training physicians. Understanding trends in postresidency career paths could help programs and prospective applicants make more informed decisions on what programs may offer the best opportunities to pursue their desired career path. Level of Evidence 5:
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