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<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cincinnati</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Medicine<br />

231 Albert Sabin Way (ML0558)<br />

<strong>Cincinnati</strong>, OH 45267-0558<br />

513-558-4363<br />

Katherine.Hoh@uc.edu<br />

Faculty <strong>of</strong> the Division <strong>of</strong> Plastic <strong>Surgery</strong><br />

are committed surgeon educators who have<br />

developed an expanded educational<br />

environment to help fulfill their mission <strong>of</strong><br />

providing the best training experience. With<br />

the wide variety and volume <strong>of</strong> clinical<br />

opportunities available at the Children’s<br />

Hospital, The <strong>University</strong> Hospital, Veterans<br />

Affairs Medical Center, Shriners Burns Hospital<br />

<strong>Cincinnati</strong> and in the surrounding community,<br />

the Division provides excellent educational<br />

content for students and residents, while<br />

delivering first-rate patient care and providing<br />

opportunities for collaborative efforts for both<br />

clinical and basic science research in plastic<br />

surgery. Although each member <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Division has unique areas <strong>of</strong> interest and<br />

expertise, their major strength is their core<br />

value <strong>of</strong> teamwork, dedication to excellence,<br />

and ability to work as a cohesive group.<br />

The faculty are dedicated to providing an<br />

environment for training plastic surgeons<br />

within the entire spectrum <strong>of</strong> plastic surgery.<br />

The Division provides training in the<br />

independent (5 +2) pathway in plastic surgery<br />

training as well as the integrated (3 + 3)<br />

pathway. The rotations, progression, knowledge,<br />

skill and responsibility vary according to the<br />

pathway and the individual; however, the<br />

ultimate level <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>iciency and dedication to<br />

core values is the same for all residents. The<br />

residency program was given full accreditation<br />

in October, 2005 by the ACGME.<br />

The Division <strong>of</strong> Plastic <strong>Surgery</strong> and the<br />

Department <strong>of</strong> <strong>Surgery</strong> are committed not<br />

only to meeting but exceeding the ACGME<br />

requirements for the 80 hour work week.<br />

Senior residents are on call an average <strong>of</strong> every<br />

third to fourth night from home.<br />

Conferences<br />

The conference schedule is based on a<br />

curriculum that covers the entire spectrum<br />

<strong>of</strong> plastic surgery. Active participation in<br />

conferences by both the faculty and residents<br />

enhances the quality <strong>of</strong> the conferences and<br />

improves learning. Presentation skills are a<br />

critical part <strong>of</strong> plastic surgery education, and<br />

these skills are developed during the residency.<br />

Over the course <strong>of</strong> the year, the curriculum <strong>of</strong><br />

plastic surgery is covered and a weekly topic is<br />

assigned in advance. A faculty member and<br />

resident are assigned to lead each week. The<br />

faculty member and resident “leaders <strong>of</strong> the<br />

week” make recommendations for the “classic<br />

articles” that comprise the core reading review.<br />

On Tuesdays after the weekly pre-op conference,<br />

cases are selected by the faculty “leader <strong>of</strong> the<br />

week” which relate to the weekly topic. The<br />

residents are asked to discuss evaluation<br />

and management <strong>of</strong> these cases. Ethical<br />

considerations (including CPT coding) are<br />

frequently addressed. The readings for the<br />

week help prepare for this conference and<br />

improve the quality <strong>of</strong> the discussion.<br />

The resident “leader <strong>of</strong> the week” begins<br />

the Wednesday morning conference with a<br />

formal didactic presentation which overviews<br />

the topic <strong>of</strong> the week. This is followed by a<br />

faculty didactic presentation which highlights<br />

personal experience and encourages group<br />

discussion. Outside speakers are encouraged<br />

for segments <strong>of</strong> the conference with advanced<br />

planning to enhance the discussion and<br />

coverage <strong>of</strong> the curriculum.<br />

The Division hosts Visiting Pr<strong>of</strong>essors<br />

approximately twice a year. Morbidity &<br />

Mortality conference is held once per month.<br />

Dr. Yakub<strong>of</strong>f and the Chief Resident(s) organize<br />

Hand Conference which uses Green’s textbook<br />

as a basis for review.<br />

Approximately five times per year, cadaver<br />

dissection workshops are held on Thursday<br />

mornings. The Chief Resident schedules the<br />

workshops so that all major anatomic areas are<br />

addressed over the course <strong>of</strong> the academic<br />

year. A plastic surgery resident and faculty<br />

member are assigned to plan each dissection<br />

workshop.<br />

Reading <strong>of</strong> all Plastic <strong>Surgery</strong> literature is<br />

enthusiastically encouraged. Residents may<br />

wish to bring “classic articles” to Journal Club.<br />

Journal Club is held <strong>of</strong>f campus at the home <strong>of</strong><br />

a Division member or in a private room at a<br />

local restaurant.<br />

Residents rotating with Drs. Billmire<br />

and Gordon are expected to attend the<br />

Crani<strong>of</strong>acial Anomalies Team (CFAT) meeting<br />

which is held the first Friday <strong>of</strong> each month at<br />

Children’s Hospital.<br />

2005-2006 Visiting Pr<strong>of</strong>essors<br />

Robert L. Walton, M.D.<br />

Plastic <strong>Surgery</strong> <strong>Education</strong>al Foundation<br />

Traveling Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />

February 22, 2006<br />

Topics: “A Reconstructive Surgeon’s Approach<br />

to Facial Aesthetic <strong>Surgery</strong>”<br />

“Backside <strong>of</strong> the Power Curve: Achieving<br />

Excellence in Plastic <strong>Surgery</strong>”<br />

<strong>Education</strong><br />

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