[Mayo Clinic](https://www.mayoclinic.org)

July 2026

Full salary and benefits for six-year residency; includes stipend, insurance, and other support.

Six-year integrated residency at Mayo Clinic providing comprehensive training in reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery with strong mentorship and advanced clinical experience.

--- ## Description The Mayo Clinic Plastic Surgery Integrated Residency in Rochester, Minnesota, is a six-year, fully accredited training program designed to prepare physicians for careers in both reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery. The program emphasizes surgical skills, academic development, and personalized mentorship within a collegial and supportive environment. Residents benefit from a high faculty-to-resident ratio, access to state-of-the-art technology, and a broad, complex clinical case mix. The curriculum includes structured conferences, anatomy and microvascular skills labs, and opportunities for research and interdisciplinary collaboration. Graduates complete all requirements for board certification through the American Board of Plastic Surgery. --- ## Due Dates - July 2026 (residency application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Residents receive a full stipend (salary) and comprehensive benefits for the duration of the six-year program. - Benefits include health insurance, professional liability coverage, paid vacation, and access to wellness resources. - See [stipend and benefits details](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/admissions-and-benefits/stipend-and-benefits/). --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must have graduated from, or be in the final year of, an accredited medical school (MD or DO). - U.S. and international medical graduates are eligible; international applicants must have ECFMG certification. - Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements for residency training in the United States. - Successful candidates typically demonstrate strong academic performance, commitment to plastic surgery, and evidence of research or scholarly activity. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). - The program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). - Required materials include: ERAS application, medical school transcripts, USMLE/COMLEX scores, letters of recommendation, personal statement, and (for international graduates) ECFMG certification. - Selected applicants will be invited for interviews. - Detailed application instructions are available on the [program’s application process page](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/plastic-surgery-integrated-residency-minnesota/application-process/). --- ## Additional Information - The program features a 1:1 mentorship model, state-of-the-art surgical and research facilities, and a curriculum designed to foster both clinical and academic excellence. - Residents have opportunities for personalized research projects, interdisciplinary collaboration, and international education experiences (e.g., cleft education trips). - The residency is fully accredited by the ACGME and fulfills all requirements for American Board of Plastic Surgery certification eligibility. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview and Details](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/plastic-surgery-integrated-residency-minnesota/) - [Application Process](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/plastic-surgery-integrated-residency-minnesota/application-process/) - [Stipend and Benefits](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/admissions-and-benefits/stipend-and-benefits/) - [Download Program Brochure (PDF)](https://college.mayo.edu/media/mccms/content-assets/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/plastic-surgery-integrated-residency-minnesota/PlasticSurgeryProgram.pdf) - [Meet the Faculty](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/plastic-surgery-integrated-residency-minnesota/department-and-faculty/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |--------------------------|-----------------------|-----------------------------------------------|---------------| | Karim Bakri, M.B.B.S. | Program Director | [PlasticSurgeryResidency@mayo.edu](mailto:PlasticSurgeryResidency@mayo.edu) | 507-284-2511 | | Lisa Banks | Education Coordinator | [PlasticSurgeryResidency@mayo.edu](mailto:PlasticSurgeryResidency@mayo.edu) | 507-284-2511 | For additional questions, visit the [Mayo Clinic contact page](https://www.mayoclinic.org/about-mayo-clinic/contact).

Plastic Surgery Integrated Residency - Mayo Clinic

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