Overview

The Division of Plastic Surgery teaches several courses for medical students in addition to offering an integrated and independent residency and five fellowships. There is also opportunity for shadowing for undergraduate and pre-medical students.

We are pleased to offer positions for visiting students for the 2026-2026 academic year. Applications will be accepted in VSLO starting April 1, 2026.

Please apply by April 7, 2026 to be considered for first round of invitations. Decisions regarding applications will be sent April 15, 2026. If we have additional spots open after this time, we will consider applications on a rolling basis. Please note that completing a visiting student rotation at the University of Utah does not guarantee you an interview for the Plastic Surgery residency.

As part of your VSLO application you will be required to submit a supplemental document.
Please generate a one page document stating the following:

• Name
• School
• Research year Yes/No, if Yes, where
• USMLE/COMLEX scores
• Citation of top 3 most impactful projects

On the same document please answer the following questions, with each answer containing 100 words or less:

• Why do you want to do a rotation at the University of Utah?
• How would physicians you work with describe you?
• What is something you would like us to know that does not come through in your application?

For more information regarding the application process for University of Utah students and see the rotation dates, please visit the student affairs page. 

For any additional questions, please contact kallie.handy@hsc.utah.edu.

For those interested in applying to the University of Utah Plastic Surgery Integrated Residency program, a meet and greet information session is held each year in July or August. If you would like to be invited, contact kallie.handy@hsc.utah.edu.