Welcome to the International Observership Program

Thank you for your interest in the International Observership Program, an exclusive opportunity designed for International Members attending Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2026, October 15-18, in Houston, Texas.

This program offers a limited number of international surgeons the chance to participate in short-term observerships at leading U.S. plastic surgery practices and programs immediately before or after PSTM26. Placements are first-come, first-served, and participation is subject to host availability. Please note that ASPS does not guarantee placement in an observership program.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered, applicants must:

Be a current ASPS International Member (non-resident)
Be registered to attend Plastic Surgery The Meeting 2026 in person
Agree to all program guidelines and timelines

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Available Observerships

Alan Matarasso, MD, FACS, PC – Plastic Surgery

Subspecialty includes breast and body reconstruction, facial rejuvenation, and comprehensive cosmetic surgery.
Location: New York, NY
www.alanmatarassomd.com

Basu Aesthetics + Plastic Surgery

Subspecialty includes cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, with expertise in facial aesthetics, body contouring, and breast procedures.
Location: Houston, TX
www.basuplasticsurgery.com

Monmouth Plastic Surgery (Gregory Greco, DO, FACS)

Subspecialty includes reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, with expertise in breast reconstruction, body contouring, and complex microsurgery.
Location: Manhattan, NY
www.drgregorygreco.com/

Houston Methodist – Plastic Surgery

Subspecialty includes reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, with expertise in breast reconstruction, microsurgery, craniofacial surgery, and body contouring.
Location: Houston, TX
www.houstonmethodist.org/spg/plastic-reconstructive-surgery/

MD Anderson Cancer Center – Plastic Surgery

Subspecialty focuses on oncologic reconstruction, including breast, sarcoma, skin, perineal, and head & neck reconstruction, as well as microsurgery and complex reconstructive techniques.
Location: Houston, TX
www.mdanderson.org/research/departments-labs-institutes/departments-divisions/plastic-surgery.html

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center – Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgery Fellowship

Subspecialty focuses on complex oncologic and reconstructive microsurgery, including breast, sarcoma, head & neck, and extremity reconstruction.
Location: New York, NY
www.mskcc.org/hcp-education-training/fellowships/plastic-reconstructive-surgery

Washington University – Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Subspecialty includes aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, with expertise in breast reconstruction, craniofacial surgery, microsurgery, and body contouring.
Location: St. Louis, MO
physicians.wustl.edu/specialties/plastic-reconstructive-surgery

Northwell Health System – Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Subspecialty includes aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, with expertise in breast reconstruction, body contouring, craniofacial surgery, and microsurgical reconstruction
Location: New York, NY
www.northwell.edu/

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Subspecialty includes reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, with expertise in breast reconstruction, craniofacial surgery, microsurgery, and body contouring.
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
www.med.unc.edu/surgery/plastic/

University of Virginia Health – Plastic Surgery Clinic

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center – Plastic Surgery

University of Colorado – Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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