Plastic Surgery Integrated Residency
Overview
Welcome to the Plastic Surgery Residency Program at St. Luke's University Health Network! Over the course of our six-year Integrated Residency Program, residents can expect to be involved in all aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery. We are committed to providing exposure to the entire spectrum of plastic surgery, including microsurgery, craniofacial, extremity, cosmetic surgery, and wound care. This experience will cover everything from head to toe, from the fundamental practices to the cutting-edge advancements in the field.
St. Luke's will provide the clinical exposure needed to succeed in any area of plastic surgery. Our program aims to lay a strong foundation for your career and hopefully inspire you to take our field further in the future. The clinical exposure will be complemented by a robust didactic curriculum, taught by experts in their respective fields, to round out your education.
Moreover, we are dedicated to offering this experience in a collegial, diverse and family friendly atmosphere to promote well-being and foster lifelong relationships. St. Luke's University Health Network is one of the major trauma centers in the state of Pennsylvania, covering 11 counties and two states. Our full-time faculty of plastic surgeons ensures residents receive close supervision when required and the opportunity for graded responsibility and independence throughout the training program, both in the operating room and in the outpatient clinical facility.
About the Program
We are:
- A motivated, dynamic, cohesive, high-functioning team of 5 plastic surgeons and multiple support faculty members
- A new residency, from an institution with a rich history of excellence in medical education (550+ current residents & fellows across 60+ accredited programs)
- A high-volume center of surgical excellence, performing 1,200 cases annually in plastic surgery
- A residency program that ensures a healthy balance between education and service work, allowing the residents to focus on comprehensive learning and professional growth
- A staff that has received prestigious training from established programs at Louisiana State University, University of Wisconsin, University of Texas and Children's Hospital Los Angeles
- Motivated to apply our passion for plastic surgery as the newest accredited residency in Pennsylvania
Curriculum
Year 1-3
The first three years of training provide exposure to Plastic Surgery and the specialties with which we work. The first three years have been designed to provide an optimized exposure to aspects of General Surgery, Breast Surgery, Critical Care, Neurology, Emergency Medicine, OMFS, Anesthesia, Orthopedic Surgery, and Dermatology.
The first year of training includes three months on the Plastic Surgery Service. The second and third year includes four months on the Plastic Surgery services as the consult junior.
Year 4
- 6 months on plastics surgery service
- 2 months on hand/ortho rotation
- 2-month OMFS
- 1-month pediatric surgery at St. Christopher’s Children Hospital
- 1-month dermatology
- 1-month research
Year 5
- 9 months on plastics surgery service as chief resident
- 2 months on hand/ortho rotation
- 1-month pediatric surgery at St. Christopher’s Children Hospital
- 1-month OMFS
Year 6
- 9 months on plastics surgery service as chief resident
- 2 months on hand/ortho rotation
- 1-month pediatric surgery at St. Christopher’s Children Hospital
- 1-month OMFS
Salary & Benefits
House Officer Salary and Benefit information for the 2025-2026 Academic Year can be viewed here.
Application Requirements
We participate in the National Residency Match Program (NRMP). Our application process is entirely online and facilitated through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Please speak with the Dean’s office at your medical school for more information on the NRMP and obtaining access to ERAS.
Contact Us
When you choose St. Luke’s, you’re choosing an active, supportive community. Our resources not only provide you with outstanding clinical education, but also provide you with mentoring, teaching, and leadership opportunities. If you have questions about the Plastic Surgery Integrated Residency Program, please contact our Program Senior Specialist, Erin Arnold.
