“There are two parts to plastic surgery training: reconstructive plastic surgery and aesthetic plastic surgery,” explains Jeremy Bosworth, MD ’13, a plastic surgeon at North Texas Plastic Surgery. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, plastic surgeons must be team players, working alongside specialists in fields like general surgery, gynecology, neurosurgery, and more. Complete medical school: Medical school typically takes four years: two years of Basic Sciences followed by two years of clinical rotations. Match into a residency program: Aspiring plastic surgeons can apply directly to an integrated plastic surgery residency, which typically lasts six years and combines general and plastic surgery training. Become board certified and begin practicing: After completing training, plastic surgeons can seek certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery.