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University of Washington Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency

The Division of Plastic Surgery is committed to the development of surgical skills of residents and faculty.

We strive for an exciting environment that fosters the intellectual development of students, residents, fellows and practicing physicians alike.

03/16/2026

Calling all rising MS4s! 🏔️ Applications are officially open for the Carlos A. Pellegrini Visiting Student Internship Program.

If you are highly motivated to pursue a career in Plastic Surgery and want to experience world-class clinical training here at the University of Washington, we’d love to have you on our service this summer. You’ll spend four weeks integrated into our surgical teams at UW Medical Center, Seattle Children’s Hospital, and Harborview Medical Center, taking on the duties of a medical student intern.

✨ Program Highlights:
* 4-week immersive sub-internship
* Up to $3,000 stipend to offset travel and living costs
* Opportunity to care for a diverse patient population at our tertiary care centers

🗓️ Application Deadline: April 10, 2026

How to Apply:
Scan the QR code, visit tinyurl.com/fxb9ryhw, and ensure your VSLO application is submitted. Required materials (CV, LOR, unofficial transcript, and USMLE score) should be emailed to China Hardison at china7@uw.edu.

Come spend a month with us in the Pacific Northwest and see what our program is all about! 🌲🩺

03/11/2026

‼️New publication alert‼️

While recent years have seen increased gender parity across integrated plastic surgery programs, underrepresentation of Black and Hispanic residents persists, highlighting the structural barriers affecting potential applicants and emphasizing the ongoing need for diversity efforts. Congratulations to and the entire research team on this impactful study and thank you for your dedication to moving our field forward ✨.

03/09/2026

From the exam room to the green! ⛳️✨

Last Thursday was a day of focus and future-planning for UW Plastic Surgery. While our residents spent the morning crushing their Annual In-Service Exam, the faculty gathered for our annual retreat to strategize the next chapter of our program.

Once the work was done, we all reunited at Flatstick Pub to trade surgical instruments for putters and darts. Between the fierce competition and the great food, it was the perfect way to celebrate our residents’ hard work and strengthen our team bond. We know the best surgical teams are built both in the OR and on the putting green!

03/06/2026

We are incredibly proud of PGY-4 for representing the University of Washington and at the American College of Surgeons Leadership & Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C.!

Mahsa is joining surgical leaders from across the country to engage with lawmakers and sharpen the skills needed to lead in an ever-evolving medical landscape. During her time at the capital, she is advocating for patients, surgeons, and health systems to improve the quality of care and the health of our communities.

It’s about more than just what happens in the OR—it’s about ensuring our voices are heard where policy is made. Safe travels and keep up the great work, Mahsa!

WomenInSurgery ResidentLife

02/27/2026

The University of Washington has a 🚨updated availability🚨 for our medical student ✨research opportunity✨ with faculty Drs. Shane Morrison and Russell Ettinger for the upcoming academic year. 📚🔍

Drs. Morrison and Ettinger are seeking a highly motivated medical student to complete a 1-year research fellowship focusing on surgical and patient-reported outcomes in plastic surgery and gender-affirming surgery, as well as medical ethics and advocacy.

During their time, the research fellow will gain clinical and research experience in a fulfilling and exciting field. Fellows will be expected to conduct and oversee research projects, prepare manuscripts, obtain IRB approvals, and write grant applications.

Medical students pursuing Plastic Surgery with an interest in gender-affirming surgery are highly encouraged to apply. A stipend will be provided. The position will require relocation to Seattle and begins Summer 2026.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of intent, CV, and two faculty/mentor references to PRSresearch@seattlechildrens.org no later than ‼️March 12th! ‼️

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02/15/2026

And that’s a wrap 🎁 on PREP and ACEPS 2026 in Nashville, TN! PGY-5 , co-director of PREP, led another successful year teaching medical students about special topics in plastic surgery, how to be an effective sub-intern, and how to maximize success in the integrated plastic surgery match, with sage advice from UW PRS faculty Dr. Shane Morrison. At the ACEPS Annual Meeting, PGY-4 presented his research on evolving demographic trends among plastic surgery trainees and won first prize at the meeting for his presentation! 🥇🍾 Congratulations to all for a successful weekend, we’ll see you next year! ✈️

01/22/2026

✨MEDICAL STUDENT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY✨

The Plastic Surgery team at Harborview Medical Center is seeking THREE highly motivated medical students to complete a full-time research fellowship focused on: 1) soft tissue reconstruction 🔬, 2) peripheral nerve injuries 🪡, or 3) hand and upper extremity injuries 🦴✋🏽. During their time, the research fellows will gain clinical and research experience in a fulfilling and exciting field. Fellows will be expected to perform retrospective and prospective research projects, submit and present abstracts at regional and national meetings, and prepare manuscripts for publication.

Start Date: Spring/Summer 2026 🗓️
Duration: 1 year
Location: Seattle, Washington (on-site relocation required)
Compensation: Stipend provided

Interested? Please email prsresearch@uw.edu with a brief statement describing your topic(s) of interest (soft tissue, nerve, or hand/upper extremity). You will then receive an application link to submit a current curriculum vitae. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

12/15/2025

This year, we decided to switch things up for our UW PRS holiday party and chose something that truly tested our hand-eye coordination with WhirlyBall!

The competition was fierce, the laughs were loud, and our necks and backs will definitely be feeling it tomorrow. Huge thank you to Dr. Keys for planning such a fun and memorable night! 🎄

11/14/2025

🎉 Congratulations to our incoming Craniofacial Surgery Fellows for the 2026–2027 academic year!

We are thrilled to welcome two exceptional surgeons who will be joining us at Seattle Children’s Hospital and Harborview Medical Center to advance their training in pediatric and adult craniofacial surgery:

🔹 Dr. Bianca Di Chiaro
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

🔹 Dr. Sadhishaan Sreedhara
Alfred Health • Monash Health • The Royal Melbourne Hospital • The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne

We look forward to the innovation, compassion, and commitment to excellence they will bring to our patients and the UW community. Welcome to Seattle! 💜✨

11/13/2025

It’s a MATCH! 🎉

HUGE congratulations to our wonderful chiefs Dr. Lindsey Teal and Dr. Editt Taslakian on matching to their ✨top choice✨ Craniofacial Fellowships. Watch out world, they’re 🏙️NYU and ☀️UCI bound!

We are so proud of their accomplishments and can’t wait to cheer them on in all their future endeavors!

11/01/2025

The University of Washington is pleased to share a medical student ✨research opportunity✨ with faculty Drs. Shane Morrison and Russell Ettinger for the upcoming academic year. 📚🔍

Drs. Morrison and Ettinger are seeking a highly motivated medical student to complete a 1-year research fellowship focusing on surgical and patient-reported outcomes in plastic surgery and gender-affirming surgery, as well as medical ethics and advocacy.

During their time, the research fellow will gain clinical and research experience in a fulfilling and exciting field. Fellows will be expected to conduct and oversee research projects, prepare manuscripts, obtain IRB approvals, and write grant applications.

Medical students pursuing Plastic Surgery with an interest in gender-affirming surgery are highly encouraged to apply. A stipend will be provided. The position will require relocation to Seattle and begins Summer 2026.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of intent, CV, and one letter of recommendation to PRSresearch@seattlechildrens.org no later than December 1st, 2025!

10/15/2025

The UW Hand Surgery team proudly represented us at the ASSH Annual Meeting in Vancouver this weekend! Congratulations to Dr. Boe, whose abstract on AI-assisted triage of hand surgery referrals earned Top Annual Scientific Poster recognition. We’re fortunate to train alongside an amazing group of hand surgery mentors, including those from both plastic and orthopedic surgery backgrounds, who continue to lead and inspire through their dedication to education and research.

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