Plastic Surgery Residency Programs
There are 47 ACGME-accredited Plastic Surgery residency programs across 25 states and territories. The most programs are in Pennsylvania (5), Florida (4) and Texas (4).
Program data updated October 11, 2026.
- Programs
- 47
- In 25 states
- Median IMG residents
- 11.1%
- 14 programs at 25% or more
- Sponsor a visa
- 78.7%
- J-1 or H-1B
All Plastic Surgery programs
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Plastic Surgery residency at a glance
International medical graduates make up a median of 11.1% of residents in Plastic Surgery programs, and 14 programs have IMGs in at least a quarter of their positions. 78.7% of programs sponsor a visa (78.7% sponsor J-1 and 19.1% sponsor H-1B).
States with the most programs
- Pennsylvania: 5
- Florida: 4
- Texas: 4
- New York: 4
- California: 4
How to choose Plastic Surgery programs as an IMG
Start with the programs that already train international medical graduates: a high IMG share is the clearest sign a program will review your application. Then check visa sponsorship if you need a J-1 or H-1B, and the program's Step 2 CK expectations and graduation-year limit.
Each program page shows these details along with interview rates, signal outcomes and contacts. To see which programs fit your own scores, visa needs and graduation year, build a personalized list.
Plastic Surgery residency FAQs
How many Plastic Surgery residency programs are there?
There are 47 ACGME-accredited Plastic Surgery residency programs in 25 states and territories.
Is Plastic Surgery IMG-friendly?
The median Plastic Surgery program has 11.1% international medical graduates among its residents, and 14 of 47 programs have at least 25% IMG residents. IMGs can match in Plastic Surgery, but focusing on the programs with the highest IMG share improves your chances. Use the table on this page to sort programs by their IMG share.
Which Plastic Surgery programs sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
78.7% of Plastic Surgery programs sponsor at least one visa: 78.7% sponsor J-1 and 19.1% sponsor H-1B. Filter the table on this page by visa to see every program that sponsors the visa you need.
Find the Plastic Surgery programs that fit you
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