Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
No
Special Features
BSWH has offered a residency in plastic surgery since 1991, with the 1st graduate in 1993. In the first 2 years of training, residents rotate with subspecialties including General Surgery, OMF Surgery, and Burn Recon. In the latter 4 years, residents are exposed to a diverse practice that includes a cosmetic surgery center, a free-standing Children's Hospital, Veteran's Hospital, and a cosmetic rotation a the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute.
Total Program Size
2
2
2
2
2
2
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1725362C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
31
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
220
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Part-time Paid Physicians
1
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
6
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
50
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
0
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Economics of health care systems curriculum
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
Yes
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
12
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
3624821130
Beeper or Home Call
13
13
13
13
13
13
Program Director
First Name
Andrew
Middle Name
M
Last Name
Altman
Degrees
MD
Address
Baylor Scott & White-Temple
Plastic Surgery Pgm
2401 S 31st St
Temple, TX 76508
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-97.363991 31.077624)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Stacy
Last Name
Brister
Degrees
AA
Address
Baylor Scott & White-Temple
MS-01-E443
2401 S 31st St
Temple, TX 76508
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-97.363991 31.077624)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
94.40
% IMG
5.50
% DO
0.00
% Female
36.10
% Male
63.80
Total Physician
8
Total Non Physician
3
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
14.20
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.60
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1 | ||
| Year | 1 | ||
| Year | 1 | ||
| Year | 1 | ||
| Year | 1 | ||
| Year | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $62,317 | 15 | 13 |
| Year 2 | $64,542 | 15 | 13 |
| Year 3 | $66,657 | 15 | 13 |
| Year 4 | $68,994 | 15 | 13 |
| Year 5 | $71,664 | 15 | 13 |
| Year 6 | $74,446 | 15 | 13 |
Total Positions
12
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
1
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.bswhealth.com/benefits/timeoff/loa#All