Dispelling the Fruitless Job Hunt: Redefining Career Prospects After a Craniofacial Fellowship

Rogers, Ashley E.; Wang, Jessica S.; Baker, Stephen B.

doi:10.1177/27325016211072290

Cited by 3 publications

(6 citation statements)

References 0 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…Therefore, craniofacial surgery fellowships have evolved to expand the scope of our practice over and above our dedication to congenital anomalies, to increase emphasis the broad range of acquired deformities including trauma (craniomaxillofacial fractures and injuries), cranial and orthognathic reconstructions, maxillofacial tumors including extirpation and reconstruction, airway and nerve reconstruction including jaw advancement and facial reanimation, and facial esthetics for the aging population. 36 Finally, the ultimate reason our specialty will persist is our craniofacial mentorships, which have always emphasized affective transformation—the hardest, and most important, in tertiary education. What is required is reprogramming of the reward circuits so that there is intrinsic value of our service (translating our passion for taking care of congenital anomalies to acquired deformities), independent of external rewards.…”

Section: Asms 1997 To 2022mentioning

confidence: 99%

American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons: The Last 25 Years and the Next 25 Years

Lin

2022

FACE

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Professional organizations, like most complex human entities in the world including companies and countries, undergo periodic changes. Sometimes, these changes happen in years, while others may take decades or more. This year is the 75th anniversary of the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons (ASMS), a society born of necessity after World War II, even though its inception goes further back several decades. This brief article commemorates this important landmark and summarizes some key events of the last 25 years from 1997 to 2022, as others have nicely summarized the earlier periods. In addition to changes in clinical, research, and education in the context of craniofacial surgery, the review also examines from the national and global perspectives within which exists ASMS. These historical comparisons allow for appreciation of changes and, more importantly, permits the educated forecast of the future. It is our hope that from the lessons learned from the past will emerge a brighter, better tomorrow.

show abstract

Section: Asms 1997 To 2022mentioning

confidence: 99%

American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons: The Last 25 Years and the Next 25 Years

Lin

2022

FACE

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Patients have become keen on their own unbalanced facial features–many of which require skeletal surgery for an optimal result. Similarly, a growing demand for gender affirmation surgery (GAS) calls for the craniofacial surgeon’s adeptness, as do cases of facial rejuvenation that necessitate skeletal support to improve facial soft tissue laxity 4. The introduction of virtual surgical planning (VSP) has streamlined and fine-tuned treatment planning for these procedures, abolishing conventional laboratory equipment or the fabrication of splints and models 5–7.…”

mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In the face of a continued limited number of traditional pediatric craniofacial positions, the authors propose an antidote: that young craniofacial surgeon broaden the application of their skill sets beyond children to encompass the adult population. 4 The exigency for craniofacial expertise in the adult patient has seen a recent surge. Patients have become keen on their own unbalanced facial features-many of which require skeletal surgery for an optimal result.…”

mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Similarly, a growing demand for gender affirmation surgery (GAS) calls for the craniofacial surgeon's adeptness, as do cases of facial rejuvenation that necessitate skeletal support to improve facial soft tissue laxity. 4 The introduction of virtual surgical planning (VSP) has streamlined and fine-tuned treatment planning for these procedures, abolishing conventional laboratory equipment or the fabrication of splints and models. [5][6][7] Craniofacial fellowship training provides plastic surgeons with an advanced understanding regarding relationships between the facial skeleton and soft tissues in both children and adults.…”

mentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Trends in Craniofacial Fellowship Career Outcomes: A Call for Expanding Professional Opportunities in Craniofacial Surgery

Rogers

Sayyed

Marable

et al. 2022

Journal of Craniofacial Surgery

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Purpose: Limited available pediatric plastic surgery positions fail to accommodate the increasing number of craniofacial fellows trained annually. However, many adult indications have increased the demand for craniofacial expertise. Given new opportunities available to craniofacial surgeons, the authors aim to evaluate career prospects for recent craniofacial graduates and explore additional career opportunities. Methods: Upon approval from the American Society of Craniofacial Surgeons (ASCFS), an anonymous online survey invitation was sent to craniofacial fellows who graduated from 2016 to 2021. Respondents were queried regarding their craniofacial fellowship and subsequent career prospects. Results: A total of 124 eligible participants were identified, of which 30 (24.2%) responded. Craniomaxillofacial case distribution at respondents' current practices varied, with 42.3% reporting a 50% to 75% craniofacial caseload and 38.5% reporting less than 25%. Craniofacial trauma reconstruction was performed most at current positions (92.3%), followed by general reconstruction (92.3%) and breast surgery (69.2%); the least commonly performed was facial feminization (23.1%). Most respondents desired an increased craniomaxillofacial caseload (65.4%). However, 26.9% were unable to secure their current position before fellowship completion, and 80.0% cited limited craniofacial job availability. Recommendations to improve fellowship comprehensiveness and increase candidate competitiveness included increased facial feminization, facial esthetic, and microsurgical experience. Conclusion: To adapt to trends in craniomaxillofacial surgery, ASCFS should encourage developing fellowships that increase exposure to gender-affirming, adult craniofacial reconstruction, orthognathic, and skeletal facial esthetic surgery. Expanding training beyond congenital deformities can provide additional employment opportunities while maintaining excellence and innovation in facial plastic surgery.

show abstract

“…Despite limited job availability within traditional craniofacial pediatrics, the authors believe young craniofacial surgeons can build robust practices by expanding their skill sets beyond children and into the adult population. 2…”

mentioning

confidence: 99%

Career Prospects Among Recently Graduated Craniofacial Fellows

Rogers

Sayyed

Marable

et al. 2022

Plastic &Amp; Reconstructive Surgery

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Dispelling the Fruitless Job Hunt: Redefining Career Prospects After a Craniofacial Fellowship

Cited by 3 publications

References 0 publications

American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons: The Last 25 Years and the Next 25 Years

American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons: The Last 25 Years and the Next 25 Years

Trends in Craniofacial Fellowship Career Outcomes: A Call for Expanding Professional Opportunities in Craniofacial Surgery

Career Prospects Among Recently Graduated Craniofacial Fellows

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About