Plastic Surgery Residency
Our Mission Heading link
The Division of Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery mission is to provide the highest possible level, state-of-the-art, compassionate, and respectful care to all our patients and to maintain the appropriate intellectual environment to foster and promote education and research.
The UIC Plastic Surgery Residency mission is to provide our residents with extensive clinical and theoretical knowledge to train them to be competent, skilled surgeons capable of the independent practice of plastic surgery with the highest ethical, social, and professional standards and to compete successfully in today’s demanding markets, whether in private practice, public service or academic medicine.
Our Missions align with the University of Illinois – Chicago College of Medicine.
Application Process Heading link
The successful applicant must demonstrate strong academic and clinical performance in medical school. A completed research project that has led to a podium presentation or published paper is required. Letters of recommendation must indicate excellent communication skills with patients and teamwork skills with colleagues. We look for evidence of impeccable work ethic and resilience.
The applicant must have successfully completed a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from a US medical school or hold an equivalent degree and ECFMG certificate from other Faculties of Medicine prior to starting the residency on July 1 of the match year.
The Division of Plastic Surgery fully supports the mission of UI College of Medicine and UIHealth in recruitment and retention of a workforce that reflects the community we serve in Chicago and Illinois.
- Applications are accepted through the Plastic Surgery Common Application.
- Matching is completed through the National Residency Matching Program (“The Match”, NRMP)
- Typically, 30-35 individuals are interviewed from the candidate pool for our two positions per year.
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For more information on the residency program, please contact: Heading link
Lynette Montalto
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Our Team Heading link
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Division Chief
Pravin K. Patel, M.D.
Professor of Surgery
Chief of Plastic & Craniofacial Surgery
820 S. Wood Street – Suite 515 CSN, MC958
Chicago, IL 60612-7316
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Program Director
Julia Corcoran, M.D., MHPE
Professor of Surgery
820 S. Wood Street – Suite 515 CSN, MC958
Chicago, IL 60612-7316
E-mail: plasticsurgres@uic.edu
Hospitals and Training Affiliates Heading link
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About the Hospital
- Tertiary care university hospital
- Level 2 Trauma Center
- On campus with multiple Allied Health Schools
Near West Side
1740 W. Taylor St,
Chicago, IL 60612Primary Surgical Experiences
Primary Surgical Experiences
- General adult & pediatric plastic surgery
- Benign breast surgery
- Breast Reconstruction
- Micro (breast + H&N)
- Primary & secondary cleft surgery
- Orthognathic surgery
- Gender surgery
- Body lifting/contouring
Unique Resources
- Craniofacial Center – dentofacial implants, virtual reality, 3D printing, ACPA Cleft Team
- Spectrum – team for transgender affirmation
- Surgical Innovation Training Laboratory
- Alkureishi bone lab
Primary Faculty
- Dr. Alkureishi
- Dr. Corcoran*
- Dr. Lew
- Dr. Maduekwe
- Dr. Morris
- Dr. Salmaz Niknam
- Dr. Patel
- Dr. Purnell
- Dr. Ranzer
- Dr. Zhao (research, VSP)
*Site Director
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About the Hospital
- Social Safety-Net Hospital
- Level 1 Trauma Center
North Lawndale / Douglas Park
1500 S Fairfield Ave,
Chicago, IL 60608Misc
Primary Surgical Experiences
- General Adult & Pediatric Plastic Surgery
- Benign Breast Surgery
- Breast Reconstruction
- Microvascular Reconstruction
- Primary & Secondary Cleft Surgery
- Orthognathic Surgery
- Gender-Affirming Surgery
- Body Contouring
Unique Resources
- Craniofacial Center – Dentofacial Implants, Virtual Reality, 3D Printing, ACPA Cleft Team
- Spectrum Health – Gender-Affirming Care
- Surgical Innovation Training Laboratory
- Alkureishi bone lab
Primary Faculty
- Lee Alkureishi, MD
- Julia Corcoran, MD*
- Franklin Lew, MD
- Uma Maduekwe, MD
- David Morris, MD
- Soleil Niknam-Bienia, MD
- Pravin Patel, MD
- Chad Purnell, MD
- Matthew Ranzer, MD
- Linping Zhao, PhD (research, VSP)
*Site Director
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About the Hospital
- Philanthropic pediatric surgical specialty hospital
Oak Park
2211 N Oak Park Ave,
Chicago, IL 60707misc
Primary Surgical Experiences
- Cleft Lip & Palate – Primary and Secondary Surgery
- Orthognathic Surgery
- General Pediatric Plastic Surgery
Unique Resources
- Pediatric Hospital
- ACPA Cleft Team
Primary Faculty
- Lee Alkureishi, MD
- Julia Corcoran, MD
- David Morris, MD*
- Mitch Grasseschi, MD
- Pravin Patel, MD
- Chad Purnell, MD
- Linping Zhao, PhD (research, VSP)
*Site Director
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About the Hospital
- Private office
- AAAAFS surgical facility in West Side Chicago and Med Spa in near south suburbs
Oaklawn (Surgicenter)
4494 95th St,
Oak Lawn, IL 60453Orland Park (Med Spa)
15432 S Harlem Ave,
Orland Park, IL 60462misc
Primary Surgical Experiences
- Facial aesthetic surgery
- Breast aesthetic surgery
- Body contouring
- Injectables – neuromodulators & fillers
- Skin resurfacing (Laser)
- Skin care
Unique Resources
- Private practice setting
- Business of running a practice and AAAAFS surgicenter
Primary Faculty
- Dr. Rajendra Shah
- Dr. Samir Shah*
*Site Director
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About the Hospital
- Quaternary Care
- University hospital
Hyde Park / Southside
5841 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637misc
Primary Surgical Experiences
- Burn intensive care
- Immediate burn recon
- Delayed burn recon
Unique Resources
- ACS / ABA certified burn center run by Plastic Surgeons
Primary Faculty
- Dr. Sebastian Vrouwe*
- Dr. Larry Gottlieb
*Site Director