Aesthetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery Fellowship
Peter Jay Sharp Aesthetic & Reconstructive Breast Surgery Fellowship
The primary mission of the fellowship is the education and training of future generations of plastic surgeons dedicated to reconstructive breast surgery. Over 100 microsurgical reconstructions are performed per year, particularly in the area of microsurgical perforator flaps (DIEP,GAP,ICAP), implant reconstruction, and other autologous techniques. The fellow participates in the teaching of plastic surgery residents in the Combined Harvard Plastic Surgery Residency Program and will have an academic appointment as a Clinical Fellow at Harvard Medical School. The one-year fellowship position is available, beginning on July 1 each calendar year. Physician applicants must have completed a residency program in plastic surgery and be able to satisfy all of the requirements for licensure by the Massachusetts Board of Medical Registration.
Educational Goals
- To train plastic surgery fellows in traditional, as well as emerging techniques, in aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery.
- To refine medical decision-making and to instill competence in aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery for each stage of patient care: preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative.
- To develop proficiency in a full spectrum of operative techniques for breast cancer patients.
- To develop critical judgment and operative proficiency in advanced aesthetic and reconstructive techniques for breast anomalies, acquired deformities, symptomatic breast hypertrophy, and cosmetic enhancement of the breast.
- To investigate emerging developments in aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery and to adopt and/or develop new treatment modalities and surgical techniques in aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery.
- To disseminate accurate information regarding aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery as well as lymphedema treatment through continuing education of health professionals and the public.
- To conduct research applicable to our experience and/or future direction(s) of the field: basic science, clinical projects, and outcome studies.
- To publish our data and experience
Educational Program
The Fellowship offers a wealth of resources and ample learning opportunities. The fellow is a integral member of the aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery 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 breast reconstruction.
The fellow participates in weekly Plastic Surgery Division Rounds. In addition to the weekly conferences at the 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 General Surgery, BIDMC, as well as other appropriate offerings within the affiliate 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 4 presentations a year, as well as a year-end presentation at Grand Rounds for the Harvard Plastic Surgery Residency Program. Throughout the year, the hand 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.
Program Director: Adam Tobias, M.D.
Program Co-Director: Bernard Lee, M.D.
2006-2007 Fellow Stephanie Caterson, M.D.
2007-2008 Fellow Eran Bar- Meir, M.D.
2008-2009 Fellow Minh-Doan Nguyen, M.D.
2009-2010 Fellow Michael Curtis, M.D.
Coordinator: Geoffrey Brahmer
Telephone: 617-667-3758 gbrahmer@bidmc.harvard.edu
