The Integrated Plastic Surgery program at Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital is committed to providing a comprehensive foundation for its graduating residents in both aesthetic and reconstructive scenarios. Success is defined as the production of capable, independent practitioners who will actively contribute to the field. The clinical half is bolstered by an increasingly high and broad surgical volume, while its academic counterpart continues to grow with frequent contributions to scholarly journals and participation in regional and national conferences. Additionally, numerous faculty are active participants in multiple academic societies, including the Plastic Surgery Research Council.

In line with this philosophy, PGY-1's are identified as plastic surgery residents from their first steps into the Hospital. Protected time is given for residents to participate in a variety of weekly academic conferences and visiting professorships. The Program stresses the continuity of these six years of training, as the constant communication and interaction among plastic surgery residents is critical to developing a sense of identity and the unique clinical acumen required of the plastic surgeon.