Trends in Integrated Plastic Surgery Applicant, Resident, and Junior Attending Research Productivity.

Introduction: Research productivity is critical for matching into integrated plastic surgery residency. This study will identify how pre and intraresidency research productivity correlate with resident/junior attending productivity.

Materials And Methods: Retrospective review from 2006 to 2015 issues of the American Board of Plastic Surgery's Annual Newsletter to Diplomates was performed to identify newly board certified plastic surgeons.

Building a Center for Abdominal Core Health: The Importance of a Holistic Multidisciplinary Approach.

Background: This article seeks to be a collection of evidence and experience-based information for health care providers around the country and world looking to build or improve an abdominal core health center. Abdominal core health has proven to be a chronic condition despite advancements in surgical technique, technology, and equipment. The need for a holistic approach has been discussed and thought to be necessary to improve the care of this complex patient population.