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The plastic surgery faculty are responsible for the
education and training of medical students (undergraduates),
residents and fellows.
As a division in the Department
of Surgery. Plastic Surgery shares the teaching of the surgery curriculum
with seven other divisions: general
surgery, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, otolaryngology, thoracic and cardiovascular
surgery, and urology.
 The residency training program in plastic surgery is designed to give residents diverse experience in plastic surgery and its subspecialty areas. Two positions per year are filled in a 6-year integrated program approved by the ACGME which involves matching through the NRMP into a program during your senior year of medical school.
All applicants must submit their applications through the ERAS program. Your submissions MUST include the ERAS application, personal statement, medical school transcripts, a minimum of 3-letters of recommendation, Dean’s letter and copies of your USMLE scores. All foreign graduates must also submit a copy of your ECFMG certificate and note that our institution only accepts J-1 Visa’s. In order for you to be considered for interview, all of the required information must be submitted by the designated deadline.
Applicants chosen for an interview will be notified by e-mail. You will be given a list of available dates which will be filled on a first come first serve basis. This is our first year where we will have 4 – 6 applicants interview on the same day. We would invite you to arrive in Springfield the afternoon before your interview for a social evening with faculty and residents. Your interview day will begin early so that we can hopefully get you out in time to catch a flight home.
Should you have further questions please do not hesitate to contact me at 217-545-6112 or
e-mail at jweitekamp@siumed.edu
Jean Weitekamp
Residency Coordinator
SIU School of Medicine
Division of Plastic Surgery
747 North Rutledge – 3rd Floor
P.O. Box 19653
Springfield, IL 62794-9653
(217) 545-6112 – Phone
(217) 545-2588 - Fax
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Natasha Luckey, M.D.
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Email address - nluckey@siumed.edu |
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Brian Derby, M.D.
Where are you from? - Fort Lauderdale, FL. Yes, 2007 was my first introduction
to what they call snow.
What brought you to SIU? - I would call it a gut feeling. I left the interview
thinking everything, but the snow, fits me perfectly. The feel, my seniors, the
faculty (with their tireless committment to my education and effort to check on
my well-being), and now, experience in the program show me I am right where I
need to be. I can deal with the snow.
What is you area of interest/research? - What is your area of interest/research? Broad right now. Hand, tendon healing, and lower extremity trauma. The list continues to grow. With four dedicated hours of faculty guided discussion a week, in addition to lecture by Dr. Neumeister for the junior residents once weekly, topics abound.
Email address - bderby@siumed.edu |
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Theresa Hegge, M.D.,MPH
Where are you from? - Williston, ND
What brought you to SIU? - The people! And the lake
What is you area of interest/research? - Very open, hand and micro.
Email address - thegge@siumed.edu |
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Kelli Webb, M.D.
Where are you from? - Dahlgren, IL small town in Southern Illinois
What brought you to SIU? - Amazing faculty
What is you area of interest/research? - Trapeziometacarpal arthritis
Email address - kwebb@siumed.edu |
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Ashley Amalfi, MD
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Helen Malone, MD
Where are you from? - Gainesville, Florida
What brought you to SIU? -Excellent faculty and research opportunities, Hand
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Megan Henderson,MD
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Abigail Maciolek,MD
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Milwaukee, WI
What brought you to SIU? -Strong didactics, strong reputation Interested in Craniofacial & Micro.
What is you area of interest/research? - Research: HBO and rat hindlimb transplant model
Email address -amaciolek@siumed.edu |
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Josh Hammel,MD
Where are you from? - I am from Atlanta, GA.
What brought you to SIU? -The excellent plastic surgery program here brought me to Springfield.
What is you area of interest/research? - I am still discovering an area of interest.
Email address -jhammel@siumed.edu |
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Shaun Mendenhall,MD
Where are you from? -I am from Salt Lake City, Utah.
What brought you to SIU? -I came to SIU because it is a very strong integrated Plastic Surgery program with great teachers/mentors who are leaders in the field. Springfield is also a very family friendly place to live and has great sailing close by on Lake Springfield, Lake Carlyle, and Lake Michigan.
What is you area of interest/research? - My areas of interest in plastic surgery include hand and microsurgery, peripheral nerve research, and medical student/resident education.
Email address -smendenhall@siumed.edu |
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Chelsea Snider, M.D.
Where are you from? – Santa Barbara, CA.
What brought you to SIU? – SIU has a robust integrated plastic surgery program with ample research opportunity and dedicated faculty support. The program is known for its strong lineage of academic pioneers in the field of plastic surgery and continues to place significant emphasis on education, specifically, critical analysis and surgical judgment. It’s terrific to work alongside such a friendly, inquisitive, and innovative group!
What is your area of interest/research? – Craniofacial and facial aesthetics. Research interests include craniofacial, breast reconstruction, stem cell and transplantation. csnider@siumed.edu |
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Ryan Schmucker, M.D.
Where are you from? – Rural Ohio.
What brought you to SIU? – I completed my undergraduate work at Taylor University and then moved back to Ohio to Wright State for medical school. Needless to say I feel comfortable in the Midwest and am thrilled to be in Springfield for my plastic surgery training. The program here at SIU offers broad clinical training, mentorship both inside and outside the operating room, and a collegial environment that is a pleasure to work in.
What is your area of interest/research? – My research interests are broad right now, and after residency I plan to pursue a fellowship in either pediatric plastic surgery or hand surgery. rschmucker@siumed.edu |
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Yevgeny Shuhatovich, D.O.
Where are you from? – Originally from Russia, but home is Houston, Texas.
What brought you to SIU? – Great hand fellowship with world-renowned hand and reconstructive surgeons.
What is your area of interest/research? – Piano performance, classical/flamenco/acoustic guitar performance, voice performance, photography, reading, art, mountain biking, soccer, hockey, marathon running, computer assembly, informatics, programming, web design, auto repair, network design. yshuhatovich@siumed.edu |
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