ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2026
Geography and Opportunity: The Influence of Residency Location on Plastic Surgery Resident Case Volume-A 9-year Review of 1902 Graduates.
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Abstract
Background: Although geography has been shown to impact trainee operative experience in other specialties, its effect on plastic surgery case volumes remains unknown. This study aims to assess whether a program's geographic region influenced resident case volumes. Methods: This retrospective cohort study used Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education case logs of all graduating plastic surgery residents in Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-accredited plastic surgery residency programs in the United States from 2014 to 2023. Primary variables included program geographic region (Northeast, South, Central, or West) and total number of cases logged. Results: A total of 1902 graduates (859 independent, 1043 integrated) were included. Overall mean case volumes were similar across geographic regions ( Conclusions: Although total operative exposure in plastic surgery training remains robust nationwide, geographic variation among integrated residents and certain subspecialty categories persists. Our findings may help residency programs develop targeted educational strategies to create more balanced training across regions.
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