University of Pennsylvania Plastic Surgery Residency
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaUniversityTrains at Hospital of University of Pennsylvania
of 92 plastic surgery residency programs · likely range #1 to #3
How it scores
- Clinical training83Top 25% in plastic surgery
- Faculty depth84Top 25% in plastic surgery
- Research86Top 25% in plastic surgery
- Pay and cost of living68Top half in plastic surgery
Scores run from 0 to 100 against other plastic surgery programs. How we rank
At a glance
| Program | University of Pennsylvania Plastic Surgery Residency |
|---|---|
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Main training hospital | Hospital of University of Pennsylvania |
| Setting | University |
| PGY-1 salary | $78,638 (2026-27) |
| Typical one-bedroom rent nearby | $1,189 a month |
| Pay against rent | Monthly pay covers rent 5.5 times |
| Visa sponsorship | Not stated |
| Positions a year | — |
Pay, size and visa policy come from what the program publishes. Confirm them with the program before you apply.
Key research from University of Pennsylvania plastic surgery
263 papers from this department in the last five years. The newest key studies:
- Career Barriers, Awards, and Advancement Priorities Among Female Members of the American Association of Plastic SurgeonsAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- Humility: The Essential Virtue Enhancing Patient Care, Education, Research, and InnovationAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- Development of a Core Outcome Domain Set for Facial AgingAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
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Other residencies at Hospital of University of Pennsylvania
- Anesthesiology #2
- Dermatology #1
- Diagnostic Radiology #1
- Emergency Medicine #2
- Family Medicine #1
- General Surgery #3
- Internal Medicine #1
- Interventional Radiology #1
- Neurological Surgery #1
- Neurology #1
- Obstetrics and Gynecology #11
- Orthopaedic Surgery #25
- Otolaryngology #1
- Pathology #1
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation #4
- Preventive Medicine #2
- Psychiatry #1
- Radiation Oncology #3
- Thoracic Surgery #4
- Urology #1
- Vascular Surgery #3
Questions
Where is the University of Pennsylvania plastic surgery residency?
The program trains residents in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its main training hospital is Hospital of University of Pennsylvania.
How much do plastic surgery residents earn at University of Pennsylvania?
PGY-1 residents earn $78,638 a year (2026-27), as published by the program. A typical one-bedroom nearby rents for about $1,189 a month.
Does University of Pennsylvania sponsor visas for plastic surgery residents?
The program's website does not say. Ask the program before you apply.
How is University of Pennsylvania ranked for plastic surgery?
It ranks #1 of 92 plastic surgery programs in our 2027 rankings. Rankings weigh the hospitals where residents train, faculty depth, research and pay against local rent. No reputation surveys are used.
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