Fellow - Pediatric Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery

Important Note: This is an exit 2-year fellowship position, candidates should not expect a full-time position after completing the fellowship program. Applications from candidates who have not completed formal residency training in Plastic Surgery will not be considered. Program Highlights: Two-year, full-time advanced clinical fellowship in Pediatric Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery. Provides comprehensive exposure to cleft lip and palate, craniofacial anomalies, pediatric hand surgery, facial trauma, ear reconstruction, facial palsy, brachial plexus conditions, vascular anomalies, and general reconstructive surgery. Offers progressive training from core subspecialty foundations in Year 1 to advanced case planning, operative responsibility, teaching, and leadership in Year 2. Training takes place within a high-volume tertiary pediatric practice across outpatient, inpatient, operative, urgent, and multidisciplinary care settings. Fellows receive close supervision from an experienced Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery faculty team and collaborate with multiple pediatric specialties. Includes protected weekly teaching, case conferences, operative planning, journal clubs, quality improvement activities, and multidisciplinary case reviews. Integrates research and scholarly activity, with each fellow expected to complete at least one meaningful scholarly product. Designed to prepare graduates for independent academic practice in Pediatric Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery. Minimum Applicant Requirements: Hold a recognized primary medical degree (MBBS, MD, or equivalent). Have successfully completed a recognized Plastic Surgery residency training program. Hold the relevant Plastic Surgery board certification. Be eligible for registration/licensure with Qatar’s Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP). Be in good professional standing and able to provide the required documentation relating to their postgraduate training and clinical experience. DHP Eligibility Eligibility for registration and clinical training in Qatar is subject to the requirements of the Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP), Ministry of Public Health, Qatar. Requirements can vary according to an applicant’s qualifications, certification, training pathway, and previous clinical experience. Applicants are therefore encouraged to review the applicable DHP requirements before applying: Guidelines for Physicians – Department of Healthcare Professions, Qatar [dhp.moph.gov.qa] Who Should Apply This opportunity is suited to graduates of Plastic Surgery residency programs who wish to pursue focused post-residency training in Pediatric Plastic Surgery in an international academic healthcare setting. How to Apply Interested candidates should submit their application through Sidra Medicine’s careers portal and include the required supporting documentation relating to their medical education, Plastic Surgery residency training, qualifications, and clinical experience.