Integrated Plastic Surgery Sub-Internship

The Duke University Division of Plastic, Maxillofacial, and Oral Surgery is a diverse, vibrant, and focused team that provides some of the most complex and technically demanding surgical care in the hospital. You will find that the scope of plastic surgery at Duke encompasses operations from head to toe on a broad spectrum of patients in both the emergency and elective settings. Duke has a long history of innovation and excellence in the field, and is considered a global leader in plastic and reconstructive surgery. We are proud of our unique skillset and hope that we can pass on some of these skills to our visiting rotators.

Our sub-internship is primarily meant to expose you to the full breadth of plastic and reconstructive surgery—from pediatric to geriatric, and from cosmetic surgery to complex microvascular reconstruction. Whether in the operating room, clinic, or emergency room, we want you to have an authentic plastic surgical experience—a “day in the life” of a busy plastic surgery service. You will see fascinating operations and actively participate in the care of our patients before and after. We hope to help you both sharpen your technical skills in the operating room and refine your critical thinking and mental approach to patient care. All rotators attend conferences with us, including Grand Rounds, resident didactics, journal club and special seminars or courses that fall during your rotation. Students can expect to spend two weeks on the Duke North reconstructive service, one week on the craniofacial trauma and pediatric service, and one week on flex, which often includes spending time with the team in Raleigh and the hand surgery team at Arrington.