| "It has been said that plastic surgeons operate on 'the skin and its contents,' alluding to the fact that on any given day plastic surgeons might find themselves operating on the face, on the hand, inside the cranium, or inside the abdominal or thoracic cavities. Plastic surgery encompasses all of aesthetic surgery, yet it also deals with clinical entities, including chronic wounds, limb replantation, and head and neck reconstruction. The breadth of anatomy seen within a typical week (or even within a single day) often includes the head, neck, chest, abdomen, lower and upper extremities, breast, and hand. Most plastic surgeons, however, welcome the variety and tend to become bored if repeatedly faced with the same types of clinical problems. They enjoy the beauty of anatomy, especially that of the more intricate regions, such as the hand and face" (Freeman, p. 383).
Freeman, B. (2004). The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Medical Specialty. Lange Medical Books/McGraw-Hill: New York.
During the winter of the M3 year, students should attend specialty sessions sponsored by the NMH departments to allow opportunity to learn more about the specialty as well as to meet attendings and residents in the field.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Northwestern University
Feinberg School of Medicine
675 North St. Clair Street
Suite 19-250
Chicago, Illinois 60611-2923
Phone: (312) 695-6022
Fax: (312) 695-5072 | |
