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The Division of Plastic Surgery is committed to the development of surgical skills of residents and faculty.

We strive for an exciting environment that fosters the intellectual development of students, residents, fellows and practicing physicians alike.

11/01/2025

The University of Washington is pleased to share a medical student ✨research opportunity✨ with faculty Drs. Shane Morrison and Russell Ettinger for the upcoming academic year. 📚🔍

Drs. Morrison and Ettinger are seeking a highly motivated medical student to complete a 1-year research fellowship focusing on surgical and patient-reported outcomes in plastic surgery and gender-affirming surgery, as well as medical ethics and advocacy.

During their time, the research fellow will gain clinical and research experience in a fulfilling and exciting field. Fellows will be expected to conduct and oversee research projects, prepare manuscripts, obtain IRB approvals, and write grant applications.

Medical students pursuing Plastic Surgery with an interest in gender-affirming surgery are highly encouraged to apply. A stipend will be provided. The position will require relocation to Seattle and begins Summer 2026.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of intent, CV, and one letter of recommendation to PRSresearch@seattlechildrens.org no later than December 1st, 2025!

10/15/2025

The UW Hand Surgery team proudly represented us at the ASSH Annual Meeting in Vancouver this weekend! Congratulations to Dr. Boe, whose abstract on AI-assisted triage of hand surgery referrals earned Top Annual Scientific Poster recognition. We’re fortunate to train alongside an amazing group of hand surgery mentors, including those from both plastic and orthopedic surgery backgrounds, who continue to lead and inspire through their dedication to education and research.

10/13/2025

UW Plastic Surgery took New Orleans by storm at Plastic Surgery The Meeting this weekend, with nearly 20 presentations showcasing our team’s innovation and dedication to the field. We celebrated accordingly with plenty of gumbo and beignets! See you all next year in Houston! 🤠

10/03/2025

Calling all UW PRS alumni, we look forward to seeing you at PSTM 2025 in New Orleans! RSVP at tinyurl.com/UWPRSPSTM2025.

09/29/2025

✨ INTERN SPOTLIGHT ✨

Closing out our intern introductions, meet Tim!

Originally from Shenzhen, China, Tim later lived in Toronto and St. Louis before heading to the Bay Area for college. At UC Berkeley, his curiosity couldn’t be contained by just one field. He graduated with both a BS in Bioengineering and a BA in Music, concentrating in classical piano performance. 🎹

He then completed medical school at Cornell University, where he discovered his passion for plastic surgery- a specialty whose innovative and transformative nature deeply resonated with him. 🩺

When asked why he chose UW, Tim shared: “for its unparalleled cases, its diverse patient population across the WWAMI region, and its strong culture of collaboration and support.” While Tim is humble about his talents, his meticulous attention to detail and strong work ethic make a lasting impact on both his colleagues and patients. 💜💛

Outside of the OR, Tim loves traveling, trying new restaurants, playing piano, and hitting the tennis court. 🎾

09/26/2025

🌟 🔬 RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT 🔬 🌟

What is the role of surgery in spinal cord injury (SCI) management?

Of the 18,000 patients in the United States experiencing SCI annually, few undergo surgery as part of their multidisciplinary care.

This excellent review in published in Muscle & Nerve by Hand and Peripheral Nerve surgeons Dr. Christopher Crowe and Dr. Katie Liu highlights the critical role of reconstructive surgery, such as nerve and tendon transfers, in improving upper extremity function after SCI. They also provide a comprehensive framework for evaluating and managing these complex injuries in the clinical setting.

We thank them for sharing their expertise and highlighting opportunities to improve outcomes for patients with SCI! 💪

Read more: Crowe CS, Liu YK, Curtin CM, Hentz VR, Kozin SH, Fox IK, et al. Surgical Strategies for Functional Upper Extremity Reconstruction After Spinal Cord Injury. Muscle and Nerve. 2025 May;71(5):802–15.

09/22/2025

🔆 INTERN SPOTLIGHT TIME 🔆

Join us in celebrating Dr. Isra Abdulwadood, one of the great members of our intern class, .patrol! 🎉

Isra grew up in Dallas, TX and went to UT Dallas for undergrad, where she majored in Neuroscience and minored in Art History and Political Science. She also spent a few months in DC as an Archer Fellow working on tracking health economic policies and engaging with hard-to-count communities for the 2020 Census. She earned her MD at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine with a distinction in bioethics 🎓

As a medical student, she started out thinking sh’ed go into palliative care. But the first time she shadowed in the OR, she saw how plastic surgery was similarly focused on prioritizing quality-of-life care and got hooked. She decided she wanted to focus her career on improving the quality of life for her patients and keep their goals of care at the forefront of her practice 🥼

When asked why she chose UW, she proudly shares: “As the first in my family to pursue medicine, I didn’t really know what to look for in a residency program. I just wanted to train where my mentors trained. Once I got to UW, I was drawn to the high clinical volume and truly felt like I was accepted as part of the team as a sub-intern. Another big plus was the café scene in Seattle! Big fan of coffee!” ☕️

Her current career interest is in microsurgical reconstruction, but she is open to learning about all that plastic surgery has to offer! She is also interested in bioethics and hopes to serve on an ethics board one day. Outside the OR you can find her café hopping, reading, hiking, and traveling throughout the PNW (mostly to eat!) 🌄

09/16/2025

Coming back to you with another 🔦 INTERN SPOTLIGHT 🔦

Meet Mia! A Seattle local and University of Washington (x3) icon! 💜💛

When she isn’t single handling a plastic surgery service you can find Mia hiking, running, snowboarding, cooking, trying out all the best matcha spots in Seattle 🍵

She chose plastic surgery because of the breadth of the field, emphasis on creativity, and unique skill set it provides which allows a surgeon to address a variety of surgical problems from head to toe 🩺

✨When ask why she chose UW Mia said: “ I chose to stay at the University of Washington because we offer an extremely diverse, unparalleled clinical experience, in addition to a very collegiate and supportive working environment among residents and faculty. As someone born and raised in Washington state, I also wanted to serve the WWAMI region and give back to the communities I grew up in. “✨

We are thrilled to see all you accomplish over the next six years ! GO DAWGS !

09/14/2025

Calling all applicants, come meet our program director, Dr. Russell Ettinger, and one of our many fantastic associate program directors, Dr. Isaac Stein, at our ACEPS meet and greet this evening! Tune in to learn more about the University of Washington, our integrated plastic surgery residency program, life in Seattle, and meet several of our residents! See link embedded above.

09/14/2025

Join us tomorrow for our ACEPS meet and greet with program director, Dr. Russell Ettinger, and one of our fantastic associate program directors, Dr. Isaac Stein! Tune in to learn about the University of Washington, our integrated plastic surgery residency program, life in Seattle, and meet some of the residents! Follow the link above to access the virtual meeting.

08/30/2025

Congratulations to our very own Tracey Vollan, PA-C, for winning the Harborview Educator of the Year award! Tracey was nominated by our residents, all of whom have learned from Tracey’s immense knowledge in wound healing, consummately professional approach to patient care, and expert navigation of complex health systems for underserved patients. Congratulations on your well deserved recognition!

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