Plastic Surgery Residency
The Mission of The Broward Health Plastic Surgery Residency is to promote safe, ethical, efficacious plastic surgery training by maintaining high standards for the education, evaluation, and successful certification and continuous certification of plastic surgeons as specialists and subspecialists.
Plastic Surgery Residency
Director:
James Fletcher, MD
Coordinator:
Rebecca Verpile
Phone:
954-848-8137
Welcome from the Program Director
The residency at Broward Health is an independent, three year, ACGME accredited program. One resident will be taken each year for the three years. Working closely with three residents from Cleveland Clinic Florida, the complement of residents at the rotation sites will be a total of six.
Candidates that come to our program will enjoy an education from faculty and clinical experiences that offer a broad exposure to all aspects of the specialty of Plastic Surgery.
The curriculum is split between the Cleveland Clinic Florida (located in the western portion of Fort Lauderdale), and the Broward Health Hospital system. The Cleveland Clinic rotation will allow residents to have exposure to private practices, pediatric surgery, burn surgery and general cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.
The Broward Health Hospital District is the largest in the nation and has four different sites. Residents will spend time at a busy level one trauma hospital working with faculty that performs complex reconstructive procedures, microsurgery, breast reconstruction, hand surgery and elective outpatient cosmetic procedures.
Full didactic curriculum will be split between the two institutions allowing for a comprehensive review of the specialty required to become a safe, effective and competent plastic surgeon that is well prepared for qualifying examinations and continuous certification.
The Fort Lauderdale/Miami region boasts one of the nation’s high speed rails steps from our hospital door where residents can enjoy everything that this tropical location has to offer that makes it a world famous destination.
We thank you for your interest in our program and do not hesitate to contact us if we can provide additional information.
James Fletcher, MD
Program Director, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
About the Program
Curriculum
Training Blocks and Sites
Following are detailed descriptions of the rotations for each post-graduate year of training in the plastic surgery residency program.Applications
Thank you for your interest in the Plastic Surgery Program at Broward Health. We strongly encourage interested applicants to apply to our program and learn its unique features through the interview process. We look forward to hearing from you!
Applicant Prerequisites:
Residents must have successfully completed an ACGME accredited residency (and are board admissible or certified) in general surgery, neurological surgery, orthopaedic surgery, otolaryngology, thoracic surgery, urology, or vascular surgery.
Alternatively, residents may have obtained a medical degree, and completed a residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery approved by the American Dental Association sufficient to qualify for certification with the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with a minimum of two years in a general surgery residency that satisfies ACGME Program Requirement III.A.2.
Application and Interview Selection Procedures:
We accept applications through the San Francisco Residency and Fellowship Matching Services (SF Match).
Interviews are by invitation only and will be conducted virtually.
Plastic Surgery Rotation Opportunity
General Surgery Residents
The department of Plastic Surgery is pleased to offer PGY-4 general surgery residents the opportunity to apply for a plastic surgery rotation in our department, available from July 2025 to January 2026. To apply, please submit an updated CV and a letter of intent to [email protected] by September 31, 2025. Late applications may not be considered. We look forward to reviewing your requests and supporting your interest in plastic surgery. For more information, you may also contact [email protected].
Medical Students
We are also pleased to offer a 4-week surgical rotation in Plastic Surgery for current 4th Year Medical Students. Those interested may apply through the AAMC Visiting Student Learning Opportunities™ (VSLO®) Program. Applications are accepted on a rolling bases and components include the following:
1. CV/Resume
2. Photograph
3. Board Scores
4. USMLE/NBOME Transcript
5. Medical School Transcript
6. Statement of Interest in Rotation
Faculty Members
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Christopher J. Low, MD
GME FACULTY SPECIALTY:Core Faculty, Plastic Surgery
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Eric Stelnicki, MD
GME FACULTY SPECIALTY:Plastic Surgery
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George Dreszer, MD
GME FACULTY SPECIALTY:Orthopedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery
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Joel Rush, DO
GME FACULTY SPECIALTY:Orthopedic Surgery
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Martin Newman, MD
GME FACULTY SPECIALTY:Core Faculty, Plastic Surgery
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Michael C. Cheung, MD
GME FACULTY SPECIALTY:Plastic Surgery
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Ryan H. Sobel, MD
GME FACULTY SPECIALTY:Head & Neck Surgery
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Shailesh Gupta, MD, MBA
GME FACULTY SPECIALTY:Medical and Surgical Retina
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Shawn A. McClure, DMD MD
GME FACULTY SPECIALTY:Clinical, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Faculty Members
Christopher J. Low, MD
GME FACULTY SPECIALTY:Core Faculty, Plastic Surgery
Eric Stelnicki, MD
GME FACULTY SPECIALTY:Plastic Surgery
George Dreszer, MD
GME FACULTY SPECIALTY:Orthopedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery
Joel Rush, DO
GME FACULTY SPECIALTY:Orthopedic Surgery
Martin Newman, MD
GME FACULTY SPECIALTY:Core Faculty, Plastic Surgery
Michael C. Cheung, MD
GME FACULTY SPECIALTY:Plastic Surgery
Ryan H. Sobel, MD
GME FACULTY SPECIALTY:Head & Neck Surgery
Shailesh Gupta, MD, MBA
GME FACULTY SPECIALTY:Medical and Surgical Retina
Shawn A. McClure, DMD MD
GME FACULTY SPECIALTY:Clinical, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
