Peter Jay Sharp Microsurgery Fellowship Program

The primary mission of the fellowship is the education and training of future generations of plastic surgeons dedicated to reconstructive microsurgery. More than 150 microsurgical procedures are performed per year including breast, head and neck, lymphatic surgery, and lower extremity reconstruction. Within the area of breast reconstruction, there is a focus on microsurgical perforator flaps (DIEP, GAP, PAP), implant reconstruction, secondary revision, and other autologous techniques.

The fellowship offers a wealth of learning opportunities. The fellow is a integral member of the reconstructive microsurgery team in the Division of Plastic Surgery. He/she participates fully in the pre-operative, surgical, and post-operative care of patients in need of complex reconstructive surgery.

The fellow participates in weekly Plastic Surgery Division Rounds. In addition to the weekly conferences at BIDMC, the fellow can attend weekly Grand Rounds of the Harvard Plastic Surgery Training Program, as well as weekly journal clubs and core curriculum programs. Pertinent didactic presentations and Grand Rounds will also be available in the Department of Surgery, BIDMC, as well as other appropriate offerings within the affiliated hospitals of Harvard Medical School.

The fellow is expected to be a mentor and educator for the residents and medical students. He/she will be required to give four presentations a year, as well as a year-end presentation at Grand Rounds for the BIDMC/Harvard Medical School Plastic Surgery Residency Program. Throughout the year, the fellow is encouraged to develop research projects and to participate with faculty in their ongoing research endeavors. Public presentations and the writing of abstracts, original articles, and books chapters are all highly encouraged.