title: [Academic plastic surgery: a comparison of residency models in Germany and the USA].
abstract: In this review article, the current postgraduate training programs in plastic surgery in Germany and the USA are compared with regard to structure, methods, duty hours, income, board examination and research opportunities.
authors: Duke University, Div. of Plastic, Reconstructive, Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
authors: P S
authors: PS
authors: Harenberg
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Erdmann
mesh_terms: D000068:Accreditation; D002321:Career Choice; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D003479:Curriculum; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate; D005257:Fellowships and Scholarships; D005550:Foreign Medical Graduates; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D017145:Models, Educational; D012106:Research / Q000193:education; D013044:Specialty Boards; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000193:education*; D014481:United States