The independent residency program is accredited by ACGME and open to residents who have already completed a surgery residency.This 3-year residency provides a concentrated program in plastic surgery for residents who have satisfactorily completed a formal training program (and are board admissible or certified) in general surgery, otolaryngology, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, urology or oral and maxillofacial surgery (the latter requiring two years of general surgery training in addition to an M.D./D.D.S.) Successful completion of these ACGME or ADA accredited programs fulfills the prerequisite training requirement.