University of Missouri-Columbia Program
About This Program
We are a smaller program with an apprenticeship model and a family feel. We emphasize early and often exposure to plastic surgery clinical training, with residents spending only 6 months off service in each of the first two years and only 3 months off service in the third year. Research dedicated time occurs in the fourth year. We expect to produce confident plastic surgeons competent to practice the full spectrum of our specialty independently after residency.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Stephen Hubbard Colbert, MD, BS
Univ of Missouri Health Care
Primary Program Contact
Ali B Matheney
Univ of Missouri
Locations
Univ of Missouri Health Care
Div of Plastic Surgery DC06400
1 Hospital Dr
Columbia, MO 65212
One Hospital Dr
Columbia, MO 65212
800 Hospital Dr
Columbia, MO 65201-5297
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 24, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 7, 2025 - Mar 3, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Inpatient mental health
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.