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Visiting Professors

The PSF Visiting Professors instruct residents in plastic surgery using their clinical, technical and educational expertise. Plastic surgery training programs benefit from the Visiting Professors' wealth of knowledge and innovative perspectives on plastic surgery.

Hosting a Visiting Professor

The host request period is now closed.

Requirements & Guidelines

The Visiting Professor's host must be an active member of the ASPS/PSF, and the institution must be an ACGME accredited program. Generally, the visits are:

  • Two days in duration (either physical or virtual)
  • Centered around residents/residency programs
  • Typically involve lectures, discussion groups, patient evaluation and patient rounds

All local sponsors of The PSF Visiting Professors should follow these guidelines:

  • The local sponsor for each visit must be an active member of ASPS/PSF
  • The PSF provides airfare transportation
  • The PSF provides an honorarium for each day of the visit
  • It is recommended that in-person visits be of two days duration
  • The sponsoring institution is responsible for lodging, meals and local transportation expenses (for in person visits)
  • Each sponsor arranges specific visit details directly with the Visiting Professor
  • Visits should usually involve lecture, discussion groups, patient evaluation and patient rounds
  • If operative procedures involving the Visiting Professor are planned, the local sponsor must arrange the legalities and specific privileges required
  • The sponsor will complete and submit an evaluation of the visit to ASPS/PSF

Questions about The PSF Visiting Professors program may be directed to:

Angela Oswald
aoswald@plasticsurgery.org