Web Address
http://plasticsurgery.wustl.edu
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features

WashU is internationally recognized as a center of excellence in plastic surgery. Since 1925, the program has been at the forefront of the specialty, with groundbreaking research and advancements in patient care. Our extraordinary case volumes and educational resources provide trainees an unparalleled experience in which to grow as surgeons and leaders. Our alumni are represented in chiefs and chairs around the country, creating a lasting legacy and network to support our residents.

Total Program Size
4
4
4
4
4
4
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1353362C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
55
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
70
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
56
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Research rotation
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
3622800143
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
4
4
4
Program Director
First Name
Amber
Last Name
Leis
Degrees
MD
Address

Washington University School of Medicine
Northwest Tower, suite 1150
660 S Euclid Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110-1010
United States

Email Address
[email protected]
Geolocation
POINT (-90.263088 38.634872)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Emily
Last Name
Stroisch
Address

Washington Univ Sch of Med
MSC 8109-22-9905
660 S Euclid Ave
St Louis, MO 63110
United States

Phone
3143628028
Fax
3143670225
Email Address
[email protected]
Geolocation
POINT (-90.263088 38.634872)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
98.20
% IMG
1.80
% DO
0.00
% Female
59.10
% Male
40.90
Total Physician
18
Total Non Physician
2
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
55.60
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.80
Call Schedule
Frequency Duration Weeks/Months
Year
Year 1 Array
Year 1 Array
Year 1 Array
Year 1 Array
Year 1 Array
Graduate year statistics
Salary Paid Vacation Sick Leave
Year 1
Year 2 $68,753 28 14
Year 3 $71,533 28 14
Year 4 $74,756 28 14
Year 5 $78,031 28 14
Year 6 $80,426 28 14
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Year 10
Total Positions
24
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://gme.wustl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-GME-Paid-Time-Off-and-Leave-policy_Final-6.28.2022.pdf
First Year Positions
4
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
In person
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
4
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Off
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Required specialty-specific away rotations
On
Min number of specialty-specific letters of evaluation recommendations
1
Max number of specialty-specific letters of evaluation recommendations
4
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
ERAS_IND
On