How long does it take to become a plastic surgeon?

Plastic surgeons receive a high level of specialized medical training and are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. If you want to become a plastic surgeon, you will have spend about 14 years in school before you can become an ABPS diplomate and begin practicing independently. read more

Right now we are at 8 years. To become a Plastic Surgeon, one must complete a residency program in General Surgery. Dr. Jon Trevisani completed his General Surgery Residency Program at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. The General Surgery Residency Program is 5 years which he becomes a General Surgeon. read more

According to Medscape's annual physician salary survey, plastic surgeons earned an average of $317,000 per year in 2012. However, this very high salary is the result of over a decade of work; the education and training requirements for plastic surgeons take 13 or 14 years to complete, and up to 15 for hand-surgery subspecialists. read more

Specialization in plastic surgery requires a residency of five to six years. There are two ways to achieve this. One is called the independent model, where a resident attends a three-year residency in general surgery followed by a two- or three-year residency in plastic surgery. read more

The General Surgery Residency Program is 5 years which he becomes a General Surgeon. To enter the field of Plastic Surgery requires special training in called a Fellowship Training and/or advanced training Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency Program which is 2 years. read more